MADISON SD
Roadside inspection site in South Dakota • 39 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
MADISON 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 39 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Feb 7, 2026.
A total of 32 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.3. The out-of-service rate is 17.9%, 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 7 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (6 citations). A total of 43 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
39 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
43 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 2 | 33.3% |
| 3 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.203(a) | Cab/body components defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 177.817(a) | Placarding violation | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 172.600(c)(1) | Emergency response information not available | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.130(c) | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 393.95(a)(2) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no label or marking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.130B-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 390.21T(b)(1) | 390.21T(b)(1) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 392.9a(a)(1) | Transporting hazmat without authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 393.130C-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 392.16B-DPASS | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JOHNSON BROTHERS EXCAVATION INC | 550413 | SD | 3 |
| 2 | COLES PETROLEUM PRODUCTS INC | 1293739 | SD | 2 |
| 3 | MADISON FARMERS ELEVATOR COMPANY | 718521 | SD | 2 |
| 4 | KESTELOOT EXCAVATION & DIRT WORK SERVICES LLC | 3899175 | SD | 2 |
| 5 | FARMERS AG CENTER LLC | 1733569 | SD | 2 |
| 6 | ARREOLA CONCRETE LLC | 3132040 | CO | 2 |
| 7 | MARSHALL TRUSS SYSTEMS INC | 272801 | MN | 1 |
| 8 | MONTGOMERY'S FURNITURE INC | 814621 | SD | 1 |
| 9 | SELLAND LIVESTOCK INC | 146447 | SD | 1 |
| 10 | DAKOTA AG CENTER GRAIN | 683175 | SD | 1 |
| 11 | PHILIP BECKER | 3059810 | SD | 1 |
| 12 | ASPHALT SURFACING COMPANY | 641674 | SD | 1 |
| 13 | EAST RIVER ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE INC | 456981 | SD | 1 |
| 14 | BSL EXPRESS TRUCKING INC | 2412914 | IL | 1 |
| 15 | BEACH KING INC | 2585369 | MN | 1 |
| 16 | ROOFLINE INC | 739235 | TX | 1 |
| 17 | DEREK NELSEN | 3943425 | SD | 1 |
| 18 | BLUE BEHR LLC | 3361317 | IA | 1 |
| 19 | ESTES EXPRESS LINES | 121018 | VA | 1 |
| 20 | THOMAS KROLL TRUCKING INC | 2415733 | MN | 1 |
Recent Inspections
39 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)