BUFFALO SD
Roadside inspection site in South Dakota • 340 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
BUFFALO 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 340 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 5, 2026.
A total of 290 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.9. The out-of-service rate is 9.7%, 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 395.8(e)(1) (Hours of Service) with 24 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (19 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
340 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 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 24 | 6 | 25.0% |
| 2 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 12 | 1 | 8.3% |
| 4 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 6 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 14 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 6 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 15 | 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 | 6 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 18 | 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 | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 19 | 393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 36 | 393.55D3-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 393.130C-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.9A-LPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CALFRAC WELL SERVICES CORP | 980037 | CO | 6 |
| 2 | HENRY BROS LOGISTICS LLC | 3319046 | WY | 5 |
| 3 | QUALITY TRANSPORTATION INC | 265176 | MT | 4 |
| 4 | PIZZA WHOLESALE OF LEXINGTON INC | 479162 | KY | 3 |
| 5 | TODD W KNIGHT | 2090690 | CO | 3 |
| 6 | DRYLAND ENTERPRISES LLC | 2515003 | ND | 3 |
| 7 | TROY ANDERSON TRUCKING LLC | 703490 | ND | 3 |
| 8 | DEAN STORLIE TRUCKING LLC | 733497 | ND | 3 |
| 9 | QC4QC LLC | 3112482 | SD | 2 |
| 10 | DIXON BROS INC | 122815 | WY | 2 |
| 11 | KENT A LUNDINE | 465433 | WY | 2 |
| 12 | BACKWOODS TRANSPORT LLC | 3135182 | ND | 2 |
| 13 | LOCKEN OIL LLC | 1891781 | SD | 2 |
| 14 | DAKTANA ENERGY SERVICES LLC | 2909215 | ND | 2 |
| 15 | BISON TRANSPORT INC | 245330 | MB | 2 |
| 16 | CONSUMERS SUPPLY DISTRIBUTING LLC | 146517 | IA | 2 |
| 17 | E W WYLIE LLC | 827622 | ND | 2 |
| 18 | ORGILL TRANSPORTATION CO LLC | 86820 | TN | 2 |
| 19 | DAVID M BANHAM | 1422694 | SD | 2 |
| 20 | SPEED FREIGHT INC | 2638571 | IL | 2 |
Recent Inspections
340 inspections at this site (page 1 of 14)