LEMMON
Roadside inspection site in South Dakota • 42 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
LEMMON 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 42 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Sep 21, 2023.
A total of 38 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.2. The out-of-service rate is 9.5%, 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 19 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (6 citations). A total of 19 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
42 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
19 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 | 19 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 5 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.104(d) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 395.34(a)(1) | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HOFFMAN HARVESTING INC | 352616 | SD | 3 |
| 2 | VALERIE TRUCKING SERVICES LLC | 4052234 | FL | 2 |
| 3 | JAIME C SCHEMPER | 1019801 | NE | 2 |
| 4 | GR WIRELINE LP | 2596130 | TX | 1 |
| 5 | LOCKEN OIL LLC | 1891781 | SD | 1 |
| 6 | SWARK LOGISTICS LLC | 3936069 | AR | 1 |
| 7 | DOUG BRADLEY TRUCKING INC | 214440 | KS | 1 |
| 8 | QUALITY TRANSPORTATION INC | 265176 | MT | 1 |
| 9 | KARL'S SONS EXPRESS INC | 2842504 | CA | 1 |
| 10 | NB CARGO LLC | 3013046 | TX | 1 |
| 11 | MILLER TRUCK LINES LLC | 125792 | OK | 1 |
| 12 | CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION | 73705 | NE | 1 |
| 13 | TRYON TRUCKING INC | 113676 | PA | 1 |
| 14 | 94 RG EXPRESS LLC | 4044160 | TX | 1 |
| 15 | CUBAN EXPRESS LLC | 1802477 | TX | 1 |
| 16 | TRUTH TRUCKING LLC | 4000094 | KS | 1 |
| 17 | OJ BAR LLC | 3276766 | SD | 1 |
| 18 | HARTMAN TRANSPORTATION INC | 4007170 | SD | 1 |
| 19 | FRACKMEX EQUIPMENT & SERVICES LLC | 2833652 | TX | 1 |
| 20 | CANYON RIM TRUCKING LLC | 2525046 | TX | 1 |
Recent Inspections
42 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)