79 SCALE
Roadside inspection site in South Dakota • 170 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
79 SCALE is a roadside inspection location in South Dakota where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 170 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Oct 12, 2023.
A total of 146 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.5. The out-of-service rate is 4.7%, 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 13 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (11 citations). A total of 33 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
170 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
33 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 | 13 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 2 | 18.2% |
| 3 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 2 | 33.3% |
| 4 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 5 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 7 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.28 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 177.817(e) | Placard deteriorated/damaged | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 172.516(c)(6) | Placard damaged deteriorated or obscured | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 178.337-8(a)(4)(i) | MC331 Remote closure device >3500 gal | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 396.5(a) | Oil/grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HALVOR LINES INC | 75250 | WI | 4 |
| 2 | WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC | 63585 | AR | 3 |
| 3 | HARMS OIL COMPANY | 175877 | SD | 3 |
| 4 | WAYMORE TRANSPORTATION INC | 621780 | MN | 3 |
| 5 | RUSS DAVIS WHOLESALE INC | 353850 | MN | 3 |
| 6 | KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC | 428823 | AZ | 3 |
| 7 | RUSHMORE EQUIPMENT LLC | 2544560 | SD | 2 |
| 8 | WASTE CONNECTIONS OF SOUTH DAKOTA INC | 989505 | SD | 2 |
| 9 | TRANSPORT DESIGNS INC | 272811 | MN | 2 |
| 10 | MARTINS BULK MILK SERVICE INC | 222274 | WI | 2 |
| 11 | WUETHRICH TRANSPORTATION INC | 268465 | WI | 2 |
| 12 | M G OIL CO INC | 233343 | SD | 2 |
| 13 | MAGNUM LTD | 184416 | ND | 2 |
| 14 | CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION | 73705 | NE | 2 |
| 15 | ACME PALLET INC | 2256195 | SD | 2 |
| 16 | GLOBUS TRANSPORT INC | 2054934 | MN | 2 |
| 17 | TAYLOR TRUCK LINE INC | 124500 | MN | 2 |
| 18 | WOODY BOGLER TRUCKING COMPANY | 452325 | MO | 1 |
| 19 | CSI CARGO INC | 2349315 | IL | 1 |
| 20 | R L WALKER TRANSPORT INC | 574082 | TX | 1 |
Recent Inspections
170 inspections at this site (page 1 of 7)