LAPORTE MN
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 36 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
LAPORTE MN 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 36 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 14, 2026.
A total of 35 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.7. The out-of-service rate is 13.9%, meaning a moderate number 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 4 citations, followed by Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper (2 citations). A total of 20 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
36 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
20 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PINE PRODUCTS INC | 1074903 | MN | 2 |
| 2 | STAGECOACH EXPRESS INC | 173783 | MN | 1 |
| 3 | COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO OF BEMIDJI | 1087730 | MN | 1 |
| 4 | OK TIRE STORE INC | 356809 | ND | 1 |
| 5 | PARTS MIDWEST INC | 623886 | MN | 1 |
| 6 | DAVIS DP LLC | 1989150 | MN | 1 |
| 7 | WINNESOTA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION LLC | 503238 | MN | 1 |
| 8 | JOHN'S BACKHOE SERVICE LLC | 1339216 | MN | 1 |
| 9 | TRANSFORMATION LAND MANAGEMENT LLP | 4353691 | WI | 1 |
| 10 | ROYAL FOODS INC | 304921 | MN | 1 |
| 11 | JUSTIN WENDORFF LLP | 2939698 | MN | 1 |
| 12 | JAKE SOBIECK INC | 3426527 | MN | 1 |
| 13 | VESTIS SERVICES LLC | 221707 | GA | 1 |
| 14 | BENJAMIN H PICKETT | 1087637 | MN | 1 |
| 15 | FIVE STAR TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS INC | 2094187 | MN | 1 |
| 16 | SWAN COMPANIES INC | 2310073 | MN | 1 |
| 17 | YAMAHA GOLF AND UTILITY INC | 1909547 | MN | 1 |
| 18 | ROGERS FAMILY TRUCKING LLC | 2120920 | MN | 1 |
| 19 | AREVALO TRUCK LINES LLC | 2835716 | MN | 1 |
| 20 | SCHAEFER EXCAVATION INC | 2445327 | MN | 1 |
Recent Inspections
36 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)