BROOKINGS SD
Roadside inspection site in South Dakota • 367 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
BROOKINGS 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 367 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 24, 2026.
A total of 306 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.8. The out-of-service rate is 8.2%, 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 40 citations, followed by Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) (22 citations). A total of 89 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
367 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
89 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 | 40 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 22 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 10 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 1 | 11.1% |
| 9 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 5 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 19 | 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 | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 392.2-DMOVE | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 392.9a(a)(2) | Transporting passengers without authority | General/Admin | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.130(c) | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 392.2-SLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 396.3A1-HSH | Hubs - Smoking from hub assembly | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 393.112-C | Cargo - Tiedown not adjustable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BOWES CONSTRUCTION INC | 429525 | SD | 7 |
| 2 | REED INTERMILL TRUCKING INC | 498223 | SD | 6 |
| 3 | VAN'T HOF MILK HAULING LLC | 1442054 | MN | 5 |
| 4 | BISON TRANSPORT INC | 245330 | MB | 5 |
| 5 | RUSSELL LEGLER INC | 261488 | MN | 5 |
| 6 | MELLER INC | 397655 | SD | 4 |
| 7 | WINTER CONTRACTING LLC | 3342567 | SD | 4 |
| 8 | JDR FARMS TRUCKING LLC | 1618811 | IA | 3 |
| 9 | S & S X - PRESS LLC | 713270 | ND | 3 |
| 10 | CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC | 70289 | MO | 3 |
| 11 | LANCE TRUCKING INC | 957174 | SD | 3 |
| 12 | BUFFALO RIDGE CONCRETE INC | 241534 | SD | 3 |
| 13 | CLIFF VIESSMAN INC | 164259 | SD | 3 |
| 14 | BRAUN FARMS AND TRUCKING LLC | 1083965 | SD | 2 |
| 15 | HARMS OIL COMPANY | 175877 | SD | 2 |
| 16 | MUSCH CONSTRUCTION INC | 1728724 | MN | 2 |
| 17 | BAYER TRUCKING LLC | 573771 | MN | 2 |
| 18 | ARREOLA CONCRETE LLC | 3132040 | CO | 2 |
| 19 | CHANDLER FEED COMPANY | 263122 | MN | 2 |
| 20 | JOHNSON TRANSPORT LLC | 1231432 | SD | 2 |
Recent Inspections
367 inspections at this site (page 1 of 15)