ARTESIAN SD
Roadside inspection site in South Dakota • 19 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
ARTESIAN SD 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 19 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 26, 2026.
A total of 16 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.7. The out-of-service rate is 10.5%, 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 3 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (1 citations). A total of 11 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
19 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
11 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 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.28 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.4(a) | Use of drugs | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
16 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STANS INC | 133844 | SD | 4 |
| 2 | GLM ENTERPRISES INC | 1116262 | AZ | 1 |
| 3 | WIT TRUCKING LLC | 2051193 | SD | 1 |
| 4 | GIMBEL TRUCKING LLC | 3226326 | SD | 1 |
| 5 | CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION | 73705 | NE | 1 |
| 6 | K & J TRUCKING INC | 171766 | SD | 1 |
| 7 | BAR K CATTLE LLC | 427981 | IA | 1 |
| 8 | COLE PAPERS INC | 128172 | ND | 1 |
| 9 | DEAN'S BULK SERVICE INC | 227230 | MN | 1 |
| 10 | KOSTER GRAIN INC | 322384 | IA | 1 |
| 11 | EAST RIVER ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE INC | 456981 | SD | 1 |
| 12 | C & A TRANSPORT LLC | 2361425 | SD | 1 |
| 13 | SPLASH TRANSPORT INC | 1765150 | IN | 1 |
| 14 | ROSEN'S INC | 116413 | MN | 1 |
| 15 | NVA TRANSPORTATION INC | 2294990 | IL | 1 |
| 16 | PAUL HANTEN | 1023628 | SD | 1 |
Recent Inspections
19 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)