PIPESTONE
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 44 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
PIPESTONE 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 44 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 21, 2024.
A total of 42 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.5. The out-of-service rate is 20.5%, 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 36 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (11 citations). A total of 26 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
44 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 | 36 | 6 | 16.7% |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| 5 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 3 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 10 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 12 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 393.201(b) | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.87(a) | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DOUBLE D GRAVEL INC | 838093 | MN | 2 |
| 2 | RED HORIZON XPRESS INC | 2274357 | MN | 2 |
| 3 | RIGGS BROS CONSTRUCTION LLC | 2143326 | MN | 1 |
| 4 | O'CALLAGHAN CONSTRUCTION LLC | 3656589 | NE | 1 |
| 5 | RANDY HALTER TRUCKING INC | 289179 | MN | 1 |
| 6 | D&D SERVICES LLC | 1743663 | KY | 1 |
| 7 | DAUM TRUCKING INC | 638153 | IN | 1 |
| 8 | CAL'S MILK HAULING INC | 214582 | MN | 1 |
| 9 | C & B OPERATIONS LLC | 455644 | SD | 1 |
| 10 | RIVERSIDE EXPRESS LLC | 552948 | MN | 1 |
| 11 | HIGHLINE CONSTRUCTION INC | 813912 | MN | 1 |
| 12 | WATTS ELECTRIC COMPANY | 760861 | NE | 1 |
| 13 | DARRELL AMOTH | 1061338 | MN | 1 |
| 14 | XPO LOGISTICS FREIGHT INC | 241829 | MI | 1 |
| 15 | LKQ MIDWEST INC | 1185866 | WI | 1 |
| 16 | CHANDLER FEED COMPANY | 263122 | MN | 1 |
| 17 | KATO AVIATION LLC | 3055804 | MN | 1 |
| 18 | ASPECT AG LLC | 2403536 | MN | 1 |
| 19 | LUDOLPH BUS INC | 1548962 | MN | 1 |
| 20 | TRI-STATE BATTERY CO | 353103 | SD | 1 |
Recent Inspections
44 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)