WADENA
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 25 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
WADENA 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 25 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 22, 2024.
A total of 20 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 3.0. 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 21 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (6 citations). A total of 26 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
25 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
26 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 | 21 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 3 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| 5 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 9 | 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.83(b) | Exhaust - Discharging below the fuel tank or filler pipe | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.80 | Exhaust system defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 393.87(a) | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MERICKEL LUMBER MILLS INC | 566229 | MN | 3 |
| 2 | BECKER TRANSPORT LLC | 2120558 | MN | 2 |
| 3 | R D OFFUTT FARMS CO | 422781 | MN | 2 |
| 4 | MASON BROS COMPANY INC | 366386 | MN | 2 |
| 5 | 2505749 ONTARIO INC | 2903192 | ON | 1 |
| 6 | DUFNER PRODUCTS INC | 2983663 | MN | 1 |
| 7 | EVERGREEN ND LLC | 3407219 | ND | 1 |
| 8 | LANG FEEDS INC | 3015684 | MN | 1 |
| 9 | MP NEXLEVEL LLC | 1095597 | MN | 1 |
| 10 | ALBANY RECYCLING CENTER | 2417412 | MN | 1 |
| 11 | D&B TRUCKING & LOGISTICS LLC | 2018315 | MN | 1 |
| 12 | RUDY BJERGA | 1155637 | MN | 1 |
| 13 | NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS INC | 1203339 | CO | 1 |
| 14 | OMEGA HARDWOODS INC | 734338 | MN | 1 |
| 15 | RUSSELL MOSCHO | 1728441 | MN | 1 |
| 16 | MALA MILLS LLC | 2835785 | MN | 1 |
| 17 | UNFI TRANSPORT LLC | 179097 | RI | 1 |
| 18 | G & T SANITATION INC | 1116119 | MN | 1 |
| 19 | RORY A GRANGRUTH | 669419 | MN | 1 |
| 20 | JUSTIN HLATKY | 2918424 | MN | 1 |
Recent Inspections
25 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)