AURORA SD
Roadside inspection site in South Dakota • 20 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
AURORA 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 20 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Oct 7, 2025.
A total of 20 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.7. The out-of-service rate is 5.0%, 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 4 citations, followed by Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) (4 citations). A total of 40 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
20 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
40 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 | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCB | Driveline/Driveshaft - Any missing broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt bearing strap or retainer bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 393.209D-STYCIS | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.60B | Unauthorized tinting on windshield | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 392.16B-DPASS | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 392.2-SLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 392.2SLFYEMV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 393.83G-ELDC | Exhaust System - Any exhaust system leaking at a point forward of or directly below the driver/sleeper compartment and the vehicle has a condition that permits en | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.48A-BI-SA | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.11A1-LHWS | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 392.2-SLLFY | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.207F-SASMD | Suspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TIM & RHONDA LEINS TRUCKING INC | 1554283 | SD | 1 |
| 2 | AZ CARRIERS INC | 3870856 | AB | 1 |
| 3 | AGWRX COOPERATIVE | 710161 | SD | 1 |
| 4 | HALVOR LINES INC | 75250 | WI | 1 |
| 5 | CONTRACT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS CO | 188891 | OH | 1 |
| 6 | KENNY KATZER TRUCKING INC | 493637 | SD | 1 |
| 7 | FORDHAM HUTTERIAN BRETHREN INC | 433059 | SD | 1 |
| 8 | FLATLAND ENTERPRISES INC | 1576219 | NE | 1 |
| 9 | C & S TRANSPORT LLC | 1396576 | MN | 1 |
| 10 | VELDKAMP FARMS INC | 1244737 | MN | 1 |
| 11 | DAVID ROCHEL | 3343731 | SD | 1 |
| 12 | DUSTAR EXPRESS INC | 760135 | IA | 1 |
| 13 | D & K BAUER LLC | 2639564 | SD | 1 |
| 14 | SPRING LAKE HUTTERIAN BRETHREN INC | 375831 | SD | 1 |
| 15 | DANIEL RENKLY | 2332527 | MN | 1 |
| 16 | MUSCH CONSTRUCTION INC | 1728724 | MN | 1 |
| 17 | LABOLT FARMERS GRAIN CO | 549975 | SD | 1 |
| 18 | RANDY WILLMOTT | 1034913 | SD | 1 |
| 19 | UILK CUSTOM CHOPPING LLC | 2052455 | MN | 1 |
| 20 | HY-VEE INC | 117784 | IA | 1 |
Recent Inspections
20 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)