LIMA
Roadside inspection site in Montana • 731 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
LIMA 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 731 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Oct 13, 2023.
A total of 543 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.0. The out-of-service rate is 23.4%, 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 Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (Vehicle Maintenance) with 75 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (65 citations). A total of 71 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
731 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
71 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 75 | 75 | 100.0% |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 65 | 11 | 16.9% |
| 3 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 63 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 59 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 46 | 12 | 26.1% |
| 6 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 31 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 9 | 40.9% |
| 8 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 19 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 16 | 88.9% |
| 14 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 4 | 33.3% |
| 16 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 1 | 9.1% |
| 17 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 11 | 3 | 27.3% |
| 18 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 4 | 40.0% |
| 20 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 2 | 22.2% |
| 21 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 7 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 392.9a(a)(1) | Transporting hazmat without authority | General/Admin | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
| 32 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 33 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 35 | 392.5(a)(3) | Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty or operating or in physical control of a CMV | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.45(a) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 43 | 393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | Hours of Service | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 48 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ATS SPECIALIZED INC | 606056 | MN | 13 |
| 2 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 9 |
| 3 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 8 |
| 4 | WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC | 63585 | AR | 8 |
| 5 | LOBLAWS INC | 2424455 | AB | 6 |
| 6 | MAAN TRANSPORT LTD | 2867454 | AB | 5 |
| 7 | 4TRACKS LTD | 2038848 | MB | 5 |
| 8 | PREMIUM FREIGHT LOGISTICS INC | 3140310 | AB | 5 |
| 9 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 5 |
| 10 | PARKLAND USA CORPORATION | 227853 | ND | 5 |
| 11 | GRACE ROAD LINES LTD | 1654886 | AB | 5 |
| 12 | SUN MOUNTAIN LOGGING LLC | 657355 | MT | 4 |
| 13 | SHIVDEV TRUCKING LTD | 3315804 | AB | 4 |
| 14 | TRANSX LTD | 180162 | MB | 4 |
| 15 | BISON TRANSPORT INC | 245330 | MB | 4 |
| 16 | FT & L SPECIALIZED LLC | 2451142 | AL | 4 |
| 17 | TRANSDIRECT FREIGHTLINES INC | 3100369 | MB | 4 |
| 18 | CONTRACT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS CO | 188891 | OH | 4 |
| 19 | LIQUIDS IN MOTION LTD | 443437 | AB | 4 |
| 20 | 615315 SASKATCHEWAN LTD | 660644 | SK | 3 |
Recent Inspections
731 inspections at this site (page 1 of 30)