OTTERTAIL
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 7 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
OTTERTAIL 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 7 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Feb 28, 2024.
A total of 7 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.4. 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 Inoperable required lamps (Vehicle Maintenance) with 5 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (3 citations). A total of 10 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
7 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
10 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 4 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 5 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.42 | Brakes - parking brake defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
7 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PRO-AG FARMERS COOPERATIVE | 1049325 | MN | 1 |
| 2 | HILLTOP LUMBER OF GLENWOOD INC | 1089320 | MN | 1 |
| 3 | PREMIER VAULT LLC | 2951856 | MN | 1 |
| 4 | JBS BUILDERS LLC | 2501349 | MN | 1 |
| 5 | POLAR INSULATION LLC | 2354489 | ND | 1 |
| 6 | LAKESIDE SEPTIC SERVICES INC | 3992703 | MN | 1 |
| 7 | JENNIE-O-TURKEY STORE INC | 116769 | MN | 1 |
Recent Inspections
7 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81000204 | Feb 28, 2024 | POLAR INSULATION LLC | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 80780228 | Feb 6, 2024 | JBS BUILDERS LLC | Level 2 | 4 | OOS |
| 80569568 | Jan 9, 2024 | HILLTOP LUMBER OF GLENWOOD INC | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 80515449 | Jan 2, 2024 | PRO-AG FARMERS COOPERATIVE | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 80414969 | Dec 18, 2023 | JENNIE-O-TURKEY STORE INC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 79842433 | Oct 5, 2023 | PREMIER VAULT LLC | Level 2 | 11 | OOS |
| 79483503 | Aug 23, 2023 | LAKESIDE SEPTIC SERVICES INC | Level 1 | 0 | Clean |