PERHAM
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 46 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
PERHAM 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 46 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 25, 2024.
A total of 34 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.2. The out-of-service rate is 15.2%, 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 15 citations, followed by Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) (4 citations). A total of 26 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
46 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
26 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 | 15 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 393.102(c) | Exceeding working load limit for tiedowns | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 393.104(f)(4) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.47(b) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STEVE'S SANITATION INC | 1100036 | MN | 5 |
| 2 | LAKES COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE | 1066540 | MN | 4 |
| 3 | FERGUS POWER PUMP INC | 375379 | MN | 2 |
| 4 | NORTH CENTRAL INC | 1755783 | MN | 2 |
| 5 | STRATA CORPORATION | 119773 | ND | 2 |
| 6 | OTTERTAIL AGGREGATE INC | 1086645 | MN | 2 |
| 7 | ERIC DARYL RUTHER | 1422641 | MN | 2 |
| 8 | LEEDSTONE INC | 1329420 | MN | 1 |
| 9 | SAFETY SIGNS INC | 1122384 | MN | 1 |
| 10 | JEFFERSON PARTNERS LP | 116763 | MN | 1 |
| 11 | CENTRAL SPECIALTIES INC | 607094 | MN | 1 |
| 12 | ESSER PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 1116552 | MN | 1 |
| 13 | BEMIDJI WELDERS SUPPLY INC | 973204 | MN | 1 |
| 14 | ELLIOTT AUTO SUPPLY CO INC | 464013 | MN | 1 |
| 15 | AREVALO TRANSPORT LLC | 2570593 | MN | 1 |
| 16 | SPRING VALLEY FARMS LLP | 2457316 | MN | 1 |
| 17 | SHANON KILINE | 2051086 | MN | 1 |
| 18 | HAMMERS CONSTRUCTION INC | 1145878 | MN | 1 |
| 19 | 4MATIONS LANDSCAPE & DESIGN INC | 3126071 | MN | 1 |
| 20 | SUNRISE AG COOPERATIVE | 867373 | MN | 1 |
Recent Inspections
46 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)