MARION
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 48 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
MARION 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 48 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 21, 2024.
A total of 47 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 3.2. The out-of-service rate is 20.8%, 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 31 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (14 citations). A total of 41 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
48 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
41 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 | 31 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 2 | 14.3% |
| 3 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 11 | 1 | 9.1% |
| 4 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 10 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| 8 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 9 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 17 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 395.34(a)(1) | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 23 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.79 | Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.67(c)(7)(v) | Tires - other defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CALEDONIA HAULERS LLC | 124608 | MN | 2 |
| 2 | IRLBECK GRAIN INC | 584687 | MN | 1 |
| 3 | NORTON TRANSPORT INC | 925129 | GA | 1 |
| 4 | KARRIERS INC | 245349 | ND | 1 |
| 5 | BUDD VAN LINES INC | 185771 | NJ | 1 |
| 6 | RJ TRANSPORTATION LLC | 4171099 | MN | 1 |
| 7 | JOEL PINGEON TRUCKING INC | 1072683 | MN | 1 |
| 8 | STAPLES OIL COMPANY INC | 184142 | MN | 1 |
| 9 | SAWYER CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC | 1140467 | MN | 1 |
| 10 | PRINCE TRANSPORT INC | 181371 | WI | 1 |
| 11 | PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO | 178102 | SD | 1 |
| 12 | US MED-EQUIP LLC | 2250911 | TX | 1 |
| 13 | CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION | 73705 | NE | 1 |
| 14 | TARJESON TRUCKING LLC | 3206991 | WI | 1 |
| 15 | MOHAWK CARPET TRANSPORTATION OF GEORGIA LLC | 374 | GA | 1 |
| 16 | QUICKSOM TRUCKING LLC | 3667546 | OH | 1 |
| 17 | K-WAY EXPRESS INC | 263306 | MN | 1 |
| 18 | COMMODITY TRANSFER OF RUSH CITY INC | 493429 | MN | 1 |
| 19 | CHEVAL TRANSPORT LTD | 682245 | MB | 1 |
| 20 | ANDREW T WOLFRAM | 746709 | MN | 1 |
Recent Inspections
48 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)