ST. MICHAEL
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 40 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
ST. MICHAEL 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 40 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 29, 2024.
A total of 40 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 4.3. The out-of-service rate is 20.0%, 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 61 citations, followed by Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) (9 citations). A total of 33 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
40 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
33 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 | 61 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 5 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 8 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 9 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 391.11(b)(1) | No valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.118(d) | Cargo securement - boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.87(a) | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHARMACK LEASING COMPANY | 2566336 | MN | 1 |
| 2 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 1 |
| 3 | CHRIS GROVE FARMS | 3197793 | MN | 1 |
| 4 | PERRY A COLLINS | 1150309 | MN | 1 |
| 5 | IT'S THE COWS LLC | 563164 | WI | 1 |
| 6 | NORTHERN EDGE INC | 3430265 | MN | 1 |
| 7 | STEVE'S AUTO WORLD OF MAPLE GROVE LLC | 3097192 | MN | 1 |
| 8 | DAVID MICHAEL WALTERS | 4219190 | MN | 1 |
| 9 | COMFORT MATTERS HEATING AND COOLING INC | 2129245 | MN | 1 |
| 10 | TREESTORY INC | 2637113 | MN | 1 |
| 11 | CITIES COMPANIES INC | 3659770 | MN | 1 |
| 12 | NAEVE INC | 560317 | IA | 1 |
| 13 | MID-NORTH DISTRIBUTING CO | 356861 | MN | 1 |
| 14 | UNIVERSAL SERVICES TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIANS LLC | 1120645 | MN | 1 |
| 15 | LEFEBVRE & SONS INC | 213483 | MN | 1 |
| 16 | HOLIDAY STATIONSTORES INC | 808974 | MN | 1 |
| 17 | WHEEL PROS LLC | 1192899 | CO | 1 |
| 18 | SPEE DEE DELIVERY SERVICE INC | 247570 | MN | 1 |
| 19 | PRAIRIE RESTORATIONS INC | 1089348 | MN | 1 |
| 20 | COTTONWOOD TRUCK SERVICES INC | 525705 | MN | 1 |
Recent Inspections
40 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)