CHAMBERLAIN SD

Roadside inspection site in South Dakota • 346 inspections on record

OOS Rate: 7.8%
Total Inspections
346
OOS Rate
7.8%
OOS Inspections
27
Unique Carriers
302
HazMat Inspections
0
Avg Violations
0.7
Name
CHAMBERLAIN SD
State
South Dakota (SD)
Facility Type
Total Inspections
346
OOS Rate
7.8%
Active Since
Jan 1, 2020
Latest Inspection
Mar 2, 2026

About This Inspection Site

CHAMBERLAIN 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 346 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 2, 2026.

A total of 302 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.7. The out-of-service rate is 7.8%, 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 No proof of periodic inspection (Vehicle Maintenance) with 16 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (14 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.

Inspection Level Breakdown

346 inspections by CVSA level

Top Violations

100 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)

#CodeDescriptionBASIC CategoryCitationsOOSOOS %
1396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspectionVehicle Maintenance160
2393.9(a)Inoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance14214.3%
3392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving110
4393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall areaVehicle Maintenance70
5393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATISVehicle Maintenance66100.0%
6396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspectionVehicle Maintenance60
7392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving50
8393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defectiveVehicle Maintenance50
9395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.Hours of Service50
10392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving50
11393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.Vehicle Maintenance40
12396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - generalVehicle Maintenance4250.0%
13393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance40
14395.8(a)Failing to keep RODSHours of Service40
15392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving40
16393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance40
17393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance40
18393.11A1-LFTSMLighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance30
19393.78Windshield condition defectiveVehicle Maintenance30
20392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving30
21392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving30
22392.16ADFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)Unsafe Driving30
23395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and MannerHours of Service30
24393.53B-BSteering system components wornVehicle Maintenance20
25383.51A-LCDLRSWDCDL disqualification - major offenseDriver Fitness22100.0%
26393.11A1-LILLighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance20
27395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. TimeHours of Service22100.0%
28392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving20
29393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improperVehicle Maintenance20
30393.48A-BMBCBDInoperative/defective brakesVehicle Maintenance20
31395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and TimeHours of Service2150.0%
32393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance20
33392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving20
34393.201A-FRCLSFrame - cracked/loose/brokenVehicle Maintenance20
35393.60BUnauthorized tinting on windshieldVehicle Maintenance20
36393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance22100.0%
37393.11A1-LHWSLighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance20
38393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail)Vehicle Maintenance22100.0%
39393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance22100.0%
40393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance20
41392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)Unsafe Driving20
42395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. TimeHours of Service22100.0%
43393.11A1-LCHLLighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance20
44393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance20
45393.104(f)(3)Cargo securement - tiedown damagedVehicle Maintenance20
46393.55(d)(3)Coupling device/towing methods defectiveVehicle Maintenance20
47392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving20
48393.130C-CHVECargo securement - heavy equipmentVehicle Maintenance22100.0%
49393.11A1-LCLLighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance20
50395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal ConveyanceHours of Service11100.0%
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Top Carriers Inspected

20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site

Recent Inspections

346 inspections at this site (page 1 of 14)

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
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