HERMAN
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 6 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
HERMAN is a roadside inspection location in Minnesota where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 6 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Feb 6, 2024.
A total of 5 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 6.2. The out-of-service rate is 33.3%, meaning a significant portion of inspected vehicles or drivers are placed out of service for safety deficiencies.
Inspections follow CVSA (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance) North American Standard procedures and may include weight checks, credential verification, mechanical inspection, hours-of-service compliance review, and hazardous materials documentation checks. Vehicles or drivers that fail critical safety criteria are placed out of service until deficiencies are corrected.
The most frequently cited violation at this site is Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 9 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (5 citations). A total of 21 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
6 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
21 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 3 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 5 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.106(d) | Cargo securement - front end structure | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 393.26 | Requirements for reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 393.104(a) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
5 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MCNALLY CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | 3266903 | MN | 2 |
| 2 | HOMEPLACE FARMS INC | 1268833 | MN | 1 |
| 3 | TRAVERSE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE | 590379 | MN | 1 |
| 4 | DANA BLUME | 1160192 | MN | 1 |
| 5 | DOUGLAS CALVIN MARKS | 1107060 | MN | 1 |
Recent Inspections
6 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80780217 | Feb 6, 2024 | TRAVERSE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE | Level 3 | 2 | Violations |
| 79885082 | Oct 11, 2023 | MCNALLY CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | Level 2 | 17 | OOS |
| 79885166 | Oct 11, 2023 | MCNALLY CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | Level 2 | 9 | OOS |
| 79885182 | Oct 11, 2023 | DANA BLUME | Level 4 | 2 | Violations |
| 79559580 | Aug 30, 2023 | HOMEPLACE FARMS INC | Level 4 | 4 | Violations |
| 78880540 | Jun 12, 2023 | DOUGLAS CALVIN MARKS | Level 1 | 3 | Violations |