PANGER SCALE
Roadside inspection site in North Dakota • 370 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
PANGER SCALE is a roadside inspection location in North Dakota where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 370 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to May 16, 2024.
A total of 227 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.7. The out-of-service rate is 31.9%, 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 132 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (117 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
370 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
100 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 132 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 117 | 18 | 15.4% |
| 3 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 54 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 51 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 49 | 49 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 39 | 30 | 76.9% |
| 7 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 38 | 6 | 15.8% |
| 8 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 37 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 31 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 27 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 3 | 11.5% |
| 12 | 393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 5 | 38.5% |
| 19 | 393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 2 | 16.7% |
| 21 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 2 | 20.0% |
| 22 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 3 | 30.0% |
| 23 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | Driver Fitness | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 3 | 33.3% |
| 26 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 9 | 1 | 11.1% |
| 27 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.24(a) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 177.817(a) | Placarding violation | Hazardous Materials | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| 33 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 34 | 393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 393.47(c) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.110 | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 107.620(b) | 107.620(b) | Unknown | 3 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 44 | 396.5(a) | Oil/grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.47(d) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 177.823(a) | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | Hazardous Materials | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 48 | 177.801 | Accepting or Transporting Hazardous Materials not prepared in accordance with regulations | Hazardous Materials | 3 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WISCO TRUCKING INC | 1830547 | ND | 11 |
| 2 | EVOLUTION COMPLETIONS INC | 2541466 | ND | 7 |
| 3 | ASK TRANSPORTATION INC | 1369856 | ND | 7 |
| 4 | WOLLA TRUCKING LLC | 2071015 | ND | 6 |
| 5 | PLAINS MARKETING LP | 879345 | TX | 6 |
| 6 | CREEDENCE ENERGY SERVICES LLC | 2542128 | ND | 5 |
| 7 | G-STYLE TRANSPORT LLC | 2466354 | ID | 5 |
| 8 | NEXTIER COMPLETION SOLUTIONS INC | 1617384 | TX | 5 |
| 9 | NOBLE TRUCKING LLC | 2555877 | ND | 5 |
| 10 | STALLION INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES LTD | 1184736 | TX | 5 |
| 11 | ALTON HOT SHOT SERVICE INC | 2518742 | ND | 4 |
| 12 | VALENCE NATURAL GAS SOLUTIONS LLC | 3220572 | ND | 4 |
| 13 | BUSY BEES HOT OIL INC | 2800117 | ND | 4 |
| 14 | GO WIRELINE LLC | 2150288 | ND | 4 |
| 15 | SUREFIRE WIRELINE WEST LLC | 3140236 | ND | 4 |
| 16 | BORDER STATE INDUSTRIES INC | 159739 | ND | 4 |
| 17 | TOP KNOT LLC | 3043306 | ND | 4 |
| 18 | LUND OIL INC | 258187 | ND | 4 |
| 19 | HALL TRUCKING INC | 1557547 | WY | 4 |
| 20 | BASIN CONCRETE INC | 228963 | ND | 4 |
Recent Inspections
370 inspections at this site (page 1 of 15)