SIDNEY
Roadside inspection site in Montana • 101 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
SIDNEY 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 101 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Sep 18, 2023.
A total of 84 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.5. The out-of-service rate is 17.8%, 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 Slack adjuster defective (Vehicle Maintenance) with 16 citations, followed by Steering system components worn (15 citations). A total of 37 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
101 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
37 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 2 | 22.2% |
| 6 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 5 | 62.5% |
| 7 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 5 | 62.5% |
| 8 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 11 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 13 | 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 14 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 15 | 393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 19 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 396.7(a) | Unsafe operations - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 390.19(a)(1) | 390.19(a)(1) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OAKS DISPOSAL TRUCKING LLC | 2384825 | MT | 3 |
| 2 | DNOW LP | 27630 | TX | 3 |
| 3 | JACAM CATALYST LLC | 2390725 | TX | 2 |
| 4 | BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY | 281683 | TX | 2 |
| 5 | TRUST T TRUCKING INC | 2467693 | MT | 2 |
| 6 | VP SERVICES LLC | 3160524 | ND | 2 |
| 7 | OLSON ROUSTABOUT INC | 2443133 | MT | 2 |
| 8 | BLUE ROCK PRODUCTS CO | 167838 | MT | 2 |
| 9 | NORTANA GRAIN CO | 1273309 | MT | 2 |
| 10 | EKLUND TRANSPORT LTD | 3442381 | SK | 2 |
| 11 | MARTIN CONSTRUCTION INC | 1042722 | ND | 2 |
| 12 | FRANZ CONSTRUCTION INC | 244512 | MT | 2 |
| 13 | WOOD GROUP USA INC | 3028662 | TX | 2 |
| 14 | SMART CHOICE MOVERS INC | 2108691 | MB | 2 |
| 15 | AMERICAN WELDING & GAS INC | 145402 | KY | 2 |
| 16 | HELENA AGRI-ENTERPRISES LLC | 86873 | TN | 1 |
| 17 | ORGILL TRANSPORTATION CO LLC | 86820 | TN | 1 |
| 18 | HAULER KING TRANSPORT LTD | 3686956 | MB | 1 |
| 19 | N&L TRANSPORT LLC | 3044252 | TX | 1 |
| 20 | CJF TRUCKING LLC | 834222 | WI | 1 |
Recent Inspections
101 inspections at this site (page 1 of 5)