BUFFALOSD
Roadside inspection site in South Dakota • 6 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
BUFFALOSD 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 6 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Sep 8, 2023.
A total of 6 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.8. The out-of-service rate is 33.3%, meaning a significant portion 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 Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber (Vehicle Maintenance) with 2 citations, followed by Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test (1 citations). A total of 4 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
6 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
4 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 3 | 393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 4 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
6 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPEARFISH EQUIPMENT LLC | 3260466 | SD | 1 |
| 2 | LEGACY TRANSPORTATION INC | 2259590 | AR | 1 |
| 3 | TIM W OLSON CONSTRUCTION INC | 1168843 | SD | 1 |
| 4 | MARVIN LOGISTICS LLC | 3470192 | TN | 1 |
| 5 | NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO LP | 1065598 | TX | 1 |
| 6 | ENGSTRAND TRUCKING LLC | 2133290 | WI | 1 |
Recent Inspections
6 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79625434 | Sep 8, 2023 | MARVIN LOGISTICS LLC | Level 2 | 0 | Clean |
| 79337023 | Aug 2, 2023 | SPEARFISH EQUIPMENT LLC | Level 2 | 0 | Clean |
| 79337024 | Aug 2, 2023 | NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO LP | Level 2 | 1 | OOS |
| 79300134 | Aug 2, 2023 | ENGSTRAND TRUCKING LLC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 79300138 | Aug 2, 2023 | TIM W OLSON CONSTRUCTION INC | Level 2 | 4 | OOS |
| 79300126 | Aug 2, 2023 | LEGACY TRANSPORTATION INC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |