JEFFERSON PORT OF ENTRY
Roadside inspection site in South Dakota • 3,066 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
JEFFERSON PORT OF ENTRY 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 3,066 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Jan 2, 2024.
A total of 2,106 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.6. The out-of-service rate is 18.5%, 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 Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (Vehicle Maintenance) with 411 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (240 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
3,066 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 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 411 | 410 | 99.8% |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 240 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 163 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 131 | 29 | 22.1% |
| 5 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 74 | 18 | 24.3% |
| 6 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 36 | 11 | 30.6% |
| 7 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 35 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 32 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 2 | 6.9% |
| 10 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 27 | 27 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 395.34(a)(1) | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | Hours of Service | 25 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 24 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 23 | 2 | 8.7% |
| 14 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 21 | 5 | 23.8% |
| 15 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 8 | 40.0% |
| 16 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 8 | 53.3% |
| 20 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 13 | 12 | 92.3% |
| 21 | 393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 1 | 8.3% |
| 22 | 395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Hours of Service | 12 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 1 | 8.3% |
| 24 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 2 | 18.2% |
| 26 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 5 | 55.6% |
| 28 | 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 3 | 37.5% |
| 30 | 395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | Hours of Service | 8 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 5 | 71.4% |
| 34 | 393.70(b)(1)(i) | Coupling devices defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 6 | 85.7% |
| 35 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 7 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 6 | 85.7% |
| 37 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 3 | 50.0% |
| 39 | 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 3 | 50.0% |
| 40 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 6 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 3 | 50.0% |
| 43 | 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 391.11(b)(1) | No valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | General/Admin | 5 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | Hours of Service | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| 48 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 395.3(b)(2) | Driving after 70 hours on duty in a 8 day period. (Property carrying vehicle) | Hours of Service | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| 50 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BENNETT MOTOR EXPRESS LLC | 92693 | GA | 26 |
| 2 | GPEX TRANSPORT INC | 2970036 | MB | 19 |
| 3 | GP TRANSPORTATION CO | 1527352 | IL | 16 |
| 4 | DART TRANSIT COMPANY | 75525 | MN | 13 |
| 5 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 13 |
| 6 | TRANSPORT INDIANA LLC | 3057791 | IN | 12 |
| 7 | BISON TRANSPORT INC | 245330 | MB | 11 |
| 8 | ANNETT HOLDINGS INC | 87409 | IA | 10 |
| 9 | HOOSIER TRANSIT INC | 600614 | IN | 10 |
| 10 | NEON FREIGHT INC | 3645062 | MB | 10 |
| 11 | SAILORS GROUP LTD | 3013036 | MB | 10 |
| 12 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 10 |
| 13 | HAULSTER TRANSPORT LTD | 2898010 | MB | 9 |
| 14 | LONGVIEW LOGISTICS LTD | 2884286 | MB | 9 |
| 15 | TRANSPORT SYNERGY LLC | 3469984 | IN | 9 |
| 16 | SCHUSTER CO | 69852 | IA | 9 |
| 17 | BLACK RIVER LOGISTICS LTD | 3489443 | MB | 9 |
| 18 | KEEN TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS INC | 3008274 | MB | 9 |
| 19 | ACME TRANSPORT LTD | 2258074 | BC | 9 |
| 20 | ATS SPECIALIZED INC | 606056 | MN | 8 |
Recent Inspections
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