FREDERICK SCALE
Roadside inspection site in South Dakota • 8 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
FREDERICK SCALE 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 8 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Oct 12, 2023.
A total of 8 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.3.
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 16 citations, followed by Wheel/rim defective (1 citations). A total of 3 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
8 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
3 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 | 16 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
8 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FARMERS UNION OIL COMPANY | 535540 | ND | 1 |
| 2 | KUHN CATTLE COMPANY | 813773 | ND | 1 |
| 3 | BORDER STATES PAVING INC | 119768 | ND | 1 |
| 4 | PW TRUCKING COMPANY INC | 2255499 | TX | 1 |
| 5 | SCHILLING TRUCKING LLP | 1719740 | ND | 1 |
| 6 | HEYL TRUCK LINES INC | 65762 | SD | 1 |
| 7 | ALTENDORF TRUCKING INC | 147598 | ND | 1 |
| 8 | ALL IN TRUCKING INC | 941554 | ND | 1 |
Recent Inspections
8 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79922273 | Oct 12, 2023 | KUHN CATTLE COMPANY | Level 3 | 5 | Violations |
| 79786076 | Sep 27, 2023 | FARMERS UNION OIL COMPANY | Level 2 | 1 | Violations |
| 79570570 | Aug 31, 2023 | ALTENDORF TRUCKING INC | Level 2 | 2 | Violations |
| 79100809 | Jul 6, 2023 | ALL IN TRUCKING INC | Level 3 | 2 | Violations |
| 79088342 | Jul 6, 2023 | BORDER STATES PAVING INC | Level 3 | 6 | Violations |
| 78984343 | Jun 23, 2023 | HEYL TRUCK LINES INC | Level 2 | 0 | Clean |
| 78984344 | Jun 23, 2023 | PW TRUCKING COMPANY INC | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 78680589 | May 16, 2023 | SCHILLING TRUCKING LLP | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |