ST. JAMES
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 52 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
ST. JAMES 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 52 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 26, 2024.
A total of 50 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.6. The out-of-service rate is 5.8%, 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 40 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (5 citations). A total of 31 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
52 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
31 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 | 40 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| 3 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 393.201(d) | Frame accessories improperly attached | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 178.337-9(c) | MC331 Marking inlets/outlets | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 393.80 | Exhaust system defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 392.9a(a)(2) | Transporting passengers without authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BROWN TRANSFER INC | 663168 | MN | 3 |
| 2 | RYAN KRAMER TRUCKING LLC | 1959381 | MN | 1 |
| 3 | TROSKA TRUCKING INC | 479054 | SD | 1 |
| 4 | HUBERG TRUCKING SPECIAL INC | 65785 | IA | 1 |
| 5 | KJ HORN TRANSPORT LLC | 3933899 | MN | 1 |
| 6 | FRANK LEON BEIER | 3914147 | MN | 1 |
| 7 | CENTRAL UNITED COOPERATIVE | 152366 | MN | 1 |
| 8 | IMC LOGISTICS LLC | 292991 | TN | 1 |
| 9 | COREY DAVID | 1149471 | MN | 1 |
| 10 | DICK'S TRUCKING LLC | 1102785 | MN | 1 |
| 11 | KOTTKE TRUCKING INC | 108173 | MN | 1 |
| 12 | LARRY STOESZ | 882293 | MN | 1 |
| 13 | MOONLIGHT TRUCKING LLC | 1044704 | MN | 1 |
| 14 | EFFORT CARRIERS LLC | 3504896 | TX | 1 |
| 15 | DYNAMIC TRANSIT CO | 437693 | IL | 1 |
| 16 | J & K ELITE TRUCKING INC | 3831545 | CO | 1 |
| 17 | BOB SCHROEPFER TRUCKING LLC | 1161336 | MN | 1 |
| 18 | POMPS TIRE SERVICE INC | 114016 | WI | 1 |
| 19 | PLATINUM TRUCKING INC | 3397066 | MN | 1 |
| 20 | VOLK TRANSFER INC | 646587 | MN | 1 |
Recent Inspections
52 inspections at this site (page 1 of 3)