SABIN
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 29 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
SABIN 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 29 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 14, 2024.
A total of 28 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.1. The out-of-service rate is 27.6%, 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 9 citations, followed by 391.41(a)(1) (5 citations). A total of 32 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
29 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
32 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 | 9 | 1 | 11.1% |
| 2 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 3 | 393.17(b) | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 4 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.42 | Brakes - parking brake defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 383.25(a)(6) | Learner's Permit (CLP) - Operate a CMV transporting HM requiring placards on a learners permit | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 383.71(h) | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.55(b) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 392.9a(a)(1) | Transporting hazmat without authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 391.11(b)(1) | No valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 107.620(b) | 107.620(b) | Unknown | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DEAN'S BULK SERVICE INC | 227230 | MN | 2 |
| 2 | DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC | 273301 | OH | 1 |
| 3 | SEAMLESS PRO LLC | 3304763 | ND | 1 |
| 4 | APEX UNDERGROUND INC | 4013795 | MN | 1 |
| 5 | ALS DISTRIBUTION CORP | 3789149 | NY | 1 |
| 6 | FITZGERALD CONSTRUCTION INC | 75377 | MN | 1 |
| 7 | HIGH POWER CRANE INC | 2566484 | ND | 1 |
| 8 | NEW EAGLE SERVICES LLC | 3887612 | MN | 1 |
| 9 | PTB INC | 3974835 | ND | 1 |
| 10 | ASPLIN EXCAVATING INC | 391200 | ND | 1 |
| 11 | MF TRUCKING LLC | 3111560 | IA | 1 |
| 12 | RML LLC | 2578221 | ND | 1 |
| 13 | SKL INC | 1511863 | ND | 1 |
| 14 | OLSON OIL COMPANY INC | 125694 | MN | 1 |
| 15 | HEGGIES PIZZA LLC | 727366 | MN | 1 |
| 16 | MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS INC | 35207 | ND | 1 |
| 17 | BEACON SALES ACQUISITION INC | 31386 | VA | 1 |
| 18 | ANDY'S TOWING | 1069248 | ND | 1 |
| 19 | ZIMMERMAN FARMS INC | 1355746 | MN | 1 |
| 20 | OPATRIL CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION INC | 561387 | MN | 1 |
Recent Inspections
29 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)