TOWER
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 12 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
TOWER 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 12 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Feb 5, 2024.
A total of 12 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.3. The out-of-service rate is 16.7%, 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 4 citations, followed by Brake tubing/hoses inadequate (2 citations). A total of 10 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
12 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
10 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 | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 2 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.55(b) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
12 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIKE NIELSEN LOGGING INC | 2037319 | MN | 1 |
| 2 | CHAD WINGER | 2513643 | MN | 1 |
| 3 | DAVID H BROTEN | 1118496 | MN | 1 |
| 4 | BELLBOY CORP | 580293 | MN | 1 |
| 5 | D&D BEVERAGE LLC | 2495637 | MN | 1 |
| 6 | HEGFORS INC | 932855 | MN | 1 |
| 7 | YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION YMCA OF THE GREATER TWIN CITIES | 1514687 | MN | 1 |
| 8 | BEYOND DISTRIBUTION INC | 2898116 | MN | 1 |
| 9 | MOOVE NA TRANSPORT INC | 226518 | WI | 1 |
| 10 | JOHNSON MILK CO | 1095409 | MN | 1 |
| 11 | MATHER RECYCLING INC | 3870196 | MN | 1 |
| 12 | GREGORY A DOSTERT | 2408719 | MN | 1 |
Recent Inspections
12 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80780072 | Feb 5, 2024 | BELLBOY CORP | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 80439368 | Dec 20, 2023 | HEGFORS INC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 80018380 | Oct 26, 2023 | JOHNSON MILK CO | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 79873181 | Oct 10, 2023 | CHAD WINGER | Level 3 | 2 | OOS |
| 79684266 | Sep 14, 2023 | MOOVE NA TRANSPORT INC | Level 1 | 1 | Violations |
| 79684265 | Sep 14, 2023 | GREGORY A DOSTERT | Level 1 | 9 | OOS |
| 78731032 | May 25, 2023 | MATHER RECYCLING INC | Level 1 | 1 | Violations |
| 78731029 | May 25, 2023 | DAVID H BROTEN | Level 1 | 0 | Clean |
| 78731030 | May 25, 2023 | YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION YMCA OF THE GREATER TWIN CITIES | Level 1 | 1 | Violations |
| 78330511 | Apr 12, 2023 | BEYOND DISTRIBUTION INC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 78330525 | Apr 12, 2023 | D&D BEVERAGE LLC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 78330512 | Apr 12, 2023 | MIKE NIELSEN LOGGING INC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |