RICE
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 33 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
RICE 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 33 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 21, 2024.
A total of 29 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.7. The out-of-service rate is 12.1%, 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 17 citations, followed by Inspection/repair/maintenance - general (6 citations). A total of 26 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
33 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 | 17 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 4 | 66.7% |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 393.75(a)(4) | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 393.55(b) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.86(b)(1) | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 392.5(a)(2) | BAC 0.04+ | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 393.83(h) | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.67 | Tires - other defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NELSON SANITATION & RENTAL INC | 1087980 | MN | 3 |
| 2 | PRO CLEAN TRUCK WASH INC | 1121165 | MN | 2 |
| 3 | PPC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY | 1200892 | TX | 2 |
| 4 | DGO LLC | 2540977 | MN | 1 |
| 5 | CANS R US LLC | 3806409 | MN | 1 |
| 6 | SANBEL TRANSPORT LLC | 4076003 | MN | 1 |
| 7 | HULS BROS TRUCKING INC | 2825526 | MN | 1 |
| 8 | LOESS HILLS HOLDINGS INC | 4176717 | MN | 1 |
| 9 | RAHN'S OIL & PROPANE INC | 1453840 | MN | 1 |
| 10 | FARM-RITE EQUIPMENT INC | 1086842 | MN | 1 |
| 11 | INTEX INSULATING CO INC | 424669 | MN | 1 |
| 12 | HANSON PAVING | 1209555 | MN | 1 |
| 13 | ROCK ON ENTERPRISES INC | 1010196 | MN | 1 |
| 14 | MEYER LOGISTICS INC | 1206994 | IN | 1 |
| 15 | VALEX DELIVERY LLC | 3578232 | MN | 1 |
| 16 | WELLS CONCRETE PRODUCTS CO | 124715 | MN | 1 |
| 17 | MISTY MAURER | 3243841 | MN | 1 |
| 18 | PINE PRODUCTS INC | 1074903 | MN | 1 |
| 19 | DWR DISTRIBUTION LLC | 3252446 | MN | 1 |
| 20 | BURSKI EXCAVATING INC | 1115172 | MN | 1 |
Recent Inspections
33 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)