EUREKA SCALE
Roadside inspection site in Montana • 5 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
EUREKA SCALE 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 5 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Aug 1, 2023.
A total of 5 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 6.0. The out-of-service rate is 40.0%, meaning a significant portion 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 Brake tubing/hoses inadequate (Vehicle Maintenance) with 5 citations, followed by Slack adjuster defective (3 citations). A total of 12 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
5 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
12 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 4 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 172.202(b) | Hazmat description incomplete | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
5 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRANSCO LOGISTICS LLC | 3161080 | CA | 1 |
| 2 | KOOTENAI SAND AND GRAVEL INC | 1611144 | MT | 1 |
| 3 | RURAL PROPANE SERVICES LLC | 2504596 | MT | 1 |
| 4 | RUPERT SCHREINER | 1363789 | MT | 1 |
| 5 | D & H HAULING & EXCAVATING LLC | 1616671 | MT | 1 |
Recent Inspections
5 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79308364 | Aug 1, 2023 | TRANSCO LOGISTICS LLC | Level 1 | 3 | Violations |
| 79308360 | Aug 1, 2023 | KOOTENAI SAND AND GRAVEL INC | Level 1 | 8 | OOS |
| 79308363 | Aug 1, 2023 | RURAL PROPANE SERVICES LLC | Level 1 | 4 | Violations |
| 79308361 | Aug 1, 2023 | D & H HAULING & EXCAVATING LLC | Level 1 | 13 | OOS |
| 79308362 | Aug 1, 2023 | RUPERT SCHREINER | Level 1 | 2 | Violations |