RDSIDE
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 6 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
RDSIDE 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 6 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 4, 2023.
A total of 5 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 3.5. The out-of-service rate is 16.7%, 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 6 citations, followed by Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) (2 citations). A total of 14 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
6 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
14 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 | 6 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 390.19(a)(2) | 390.19(a)(2) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
5 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ROSS MCCORQUODALE | 607021 | MN | 2 |
| 2 | TRI-STATE BATTERY CO | 353103 | SD | 1 |
| 3 | MASTER ELECTRIC COMPANY INC | 1170325 | MN | 1 |
| 4 | TDS TRANSPORT INC | 1574992 | IL | 1 |
| 5 | GNASHING GEARS TRUCKING LLC | 3206298 | SD | 1 |
Recent Inspections
6 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80301303 | Dec 4, 2023 | TRI-STATE BATTERY CO | Level 2 | 2 | Violations |
| 79354513 | Aug 8, 2023 | ROSS MCCORQUODALE | Level 3 | 2 | Violations |
| 79343175 | Aug 7, 2023 | TDS TRANSPORT INC | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 78970214 | Jun 23, 2023 | ROSS MCCORQUODALE | Level 3 | 3 | Violations |
| 78821503 | Jun 6, 2023 | MASTER ELECTRIC COMPANY INC | Level 1 | 9 | OOS |
| 78811019 | Jun 5, 2023 | GNASHING GEARS TRUCKING LLC | Level 2 | 4 | Violations |