ST. CLOUD
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 297 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
ST. CLOUD 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 297 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 10, 2024.
A total of 259 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.9. The out-of-service rate is 31.6%, 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 186 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (59 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
297 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
100 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 186 | 8 | 4.3% |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 59 | 14 | 23.7% |
| 3 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 53 | 10 | 18.9% |
| 4 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 39 | 3 | 7.7% |
| 5 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 38 | 27 | 71.1% |
| 6 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 25 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 25 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 8 | 50.0% |
| 15 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 14 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 11 | 1 | 9.1% |
| 19 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 1 | 12.5% |
| 22 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 6 | 85.7% |
| 25 | 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 177.834(a) | General loading/unloading hazmat | Hazardous Materials | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 6 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.26 | Requirements for reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 31 | 393.55(b) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 34 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 35 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 393.209(e) | Power steering violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 41 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 42 | 393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 44 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 45 | 393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 46 | 393.65 | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.112 | Tiedown not adjustable by driver | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COBORNS INCORPORATED | 200869 | MN | 6 |
| 2 | PAN-O-GOLD BAKING CO | 116433 | MN | 5 |
| 3 | TOM KRAEMER INC | 1090576 | MN | 5 |
| 4 | KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL | 607349 | MN | 3 |
| 5 | BEMBOOM'S FENCE INC | 622278 | MN | 3 |
| 6 | POIRIER TRUCKING INC | 949399 | MN | 3 |
| 7 | AMCON CONCRETE PRODUCTS LLC | 2921833 | MN | 2 |
| 8 | NC3 LLC | 3134995 | MN | 2 |
| 9 | RAMLER TRUCKING INC | 176097 | MN | 2 |
| 10 | NORTH STAR BARAKA | 3758093 | MN | 2 |
| 11 | CLEAN CUT LAWN AND LANDSCAPING | 1849388 | MN | 2 |
| 12 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF MINNESOTA INC | 308623 | WI | 2 |
| 13 | THE SCHULTZ COMPANIES | 2552309 | MN | 2 |
| 14 | TILLER CONSULTING LLC | 3464840 | MN | 2 |
| 15 | R L LARSON EXCAVATING INC | 454508 | MN | 2 |
| 16 | STANLEY G ALEXANDER INC | 1821551 | CA | 2 |
| 17 | TOUSLEY FORD INC | 930969 | MN | 2 |
| 18 | PORTABLE STORAGE OF MN LLC | 978545 | MN | 2 |
| 19 | MICHELS UTILITY SERVICES INC | 3491461 | WI | 2 |
| 20 | MICHAEL STEVEN SILBERNICK | 1496479 | MN | 2 |
Recent Inspections
297 inspections at this site (page 1 of 12)