MORRIS
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 21 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
MORRIS 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 21 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 17, 2024.
A total of 21 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.3. The out-of-service rate is 28.6%, 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 12 citations, followed by Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) (4 citations). A total of 27 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
21 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
27 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 | 12 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 4 | 393.26 | Requirements for reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 177.834(a) | General loading/unloading hazmat | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 177.817(e) | Placard deteriorated/damaged | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.102(a)(1)(ii) | Insufficient means to prevent rearward movement | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.209(a) | Wheel/rim cracked or broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 393.102(a)(1)(i) | Insufficient means to prevent forward movement | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 390.19(a)(1) | 390.19(a)(1) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OUTDOOR SPECIALTIES LLC | 2783556 | MN | 1 |
| 2 | NEW BERN TRANSPORT CORPORATION | 692947 | NY | 1 |
| 3 | MORRIS LUMBER & MILLWORK INC | 1212796 | MN | 1 |
| 4 | NORTHERN TRACTOR & IMPLEMENT LLC | 3578831 | MN | 1 |
| 5 | SCHERER & SONS TRUCKING INC | 191413 | MN | 1 |
| 6 | RIVERVIEW LLP | 925987 | MN | 1 |
| 7 | ROHE FARMS TRANSPORT INC | 3120478 | MN | 1 |
| 8 | JOE RILEY CONSTRUCTION INC | 3807047 | MN | 1 |
| 9 | OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE INC | 90849 | NC | 1 |
| 10 | PENSKE LOGISTICS LLC | 268015 | PA | 1 |
| 11 | CRAIG M BEYER DBA CRAIG'S TREE SERVICE | 1227576 | MN | 1 |
| 12 | JOE KERBER & SONS TRUCKING LLC | 298816 | MN | 1 |
| 13 | LEE WELL DRILLING INC | 439902 | MN | 1 |
| 14 | JIM RILEY & SONS INC | 526893 | MN | 1 |
| 15 | INDEPENDENT FARMERS AGRICULTURAL SERVICES LLC | 1154868 | MN | 1 |
| 16 | MUNSON LAKES NUTRITION LLC | 817418 | MN | 1 |
| 17 | ENGEBRETSON SANITARY DISPOSAL SERVICE INC | 1103837 | MN | 1 |
| 18 | SWIFT MACHINE AND FAB LLC | 2383204 | MN | 1 |
| 19 | PALS INC | 628170 | MN | 1 |
| 20 | BORDER STATE INDUSTRIES INC | 159739 | ND | 1 |
Recent Inspections
21 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)