BROADUS
Roadside inspection site in Montana • 344 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
BROADUS is a roadside inspection location in Montana where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 344 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Sep 29, 2023.
A total of 283 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.6. The out-of-service rate is 10.2%, 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 50 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (20 citations). A total of 47 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
344 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
47 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 | 50 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 9 | 45.0% |
| 3 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 12 | 3 | 25.0% |
| 5 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 6 | 85.7% |
| 7 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 5 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 22 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.13(c)(1) | No Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 393.102(a)(1)(i) | Insufficient means to prevent forward movement | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.70(d)(8) | Coupling devices defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 383.25(a)(1) | Learner's Permit (CLP) - Is not accompanied by the holder of a valid CDL that is fully authorized to operate the CMV. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 392.5(a)(3) | Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty or operating or in physical control of a CMV | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 393.104(a) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 383.71(h) | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.67(c)(7)(v) | Tires - other defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 392.9a(a)(1) | Transporting hazmat without authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ATS SPECIALIZED INC | 606056 | MN | 6 |
| 2 | ANNETT HOLDINGS INC | 87409 | IA | 6 |
| 3 | DECKER TRUCK LINE INC | 53824 | IA | 6 |
| 4 | ACE DORAN LLC | 81361 | OH | 5 |
| 5 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 4 |
| 6 | ACTIVE USA LLC | 12358 | WI | 4 |
| 7 | UACL SPECIALIZED LLC | 854744 | MI | 3 |
| 8 | RIVERSIDE TRANSPORTATION INC | 1955762 | IN | 3 |
| 9 | SMITHIES HOTSHOT SERVICE LLC | 2105345 | ND | 3 |
| 10 | JB SITTNER TRUCKING LLC | 1639264 | CO | 3 |
| 11 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 2 |
| 12 | CARRIER INCORPORATED | 2916923 | IL | 2 |
| 13 | SCHUSTER CO | 69852 | IA | 2 |
| 14 | BENNETT TRUCK TRANSPORT LLC | 600382 | GA | 2 |
| 15 | BLAIR LOGISTICS LLC | 1941086 | AL | 2 |
| 16 | FLOYD BLINSKY TRUCKING INC | 328687 | WA | 2 |
| 17 | COMBINED TRANSPORT INC | 194077 | OR | 2 |
| 18 | STAN KOCH & SONS TRUCKING INC | 146060 | MN | 2 |
| 19 | CENTRAL OREGON TRUCK COMPANY LLC | 285565 | OR | 2 |
| 20 | JOHN SCHAITEL TRUCKING INC | 364887 | WI | 2 |
Recent Inspections
344 inspections at this site (page 1 of 14)