MIDWAY SCALE
Roadside inspection site in South Dakota • 270 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
MIDWAY 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 270 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Oct 31, 2023.
A total of 229 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.0. The out-of-service rate is 8.9%, 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 120 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (39 citations). A total of 53 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
270 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
53 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 120 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 39 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 3 | 14.3% |
| 4 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 2 | 12.5% |
| 5 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.30 | Battery improperly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 178.337-9(c) | MC331 Marking inlets/outlets | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 172.201(a)(1) | Hazmat shipping paper format incorrect | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 107.601 | 107.601 | Unknown | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 390.21T(f) | 390.21T(f) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 392.5(a)(2) | BAC 0.04+ | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 385.325(c) | 385.325(c) | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 395.3(b)(2) | Driving after 70 hours on duty in a 8 day period. (Property carrying vehicle) | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 393.104(f)(1) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AGUIRRE TRUCKING LLC | 3139427 | NE | 4 |
| 2 | NIM TRANSPORTATION LLC | 1188659 | NE | 3 |
| 3 | VINNANG FREIGHT CARRIERS LTD | 3536025 | SK | 3 |
| 4 | NORTON TRANSPORT INC | 925129 | GA | 3 |
| 5 | HEINE EXPRESS LLC | 1702462 | SD | 3 |
| 6 | WERNER ENTERPRISES INC | 53467 | NE | 3 |
| 7 | ROLLIN' COAL TRUCKING LLC | 2836392 | NE | 3 |
| 8 | YELLOW DIAMOND TRUCKING LLC | 3325629 | NE | 3 |
| 9 | JOE RUD TRUCKING INC | 874452 | MN | 2 |
| 10 | TRAVIS MONTGOMERY TRUCKING LLC | 1100987 | NE | 2 |
| 11 | E W WYLIE LLC | 827622 | ND | 2 |
| 12 | LONG CREEK STEEL LLC | 729891 | SD | 2 |
| 13 | HEYL TRUCK LINES INC | 65762 | SD | 2 |
| 14 | WM D SCEPANIAK INC | 450633 | MN | 2 |
| 15 | PRAIRIE STATES TRUCKING INC | 1347420 | SD | 2 |
| 16 | 4TRACKS LTD | 2038848 | MB | 2 |
| 17 | TOTAL TILL & SEED INC | 2586075 | SD | 2 |
| 18 | NEW BERN TRANSPORT CORPORATION | 692947 | NY | 2 |
| 19 | DAHL TRUCKING LLC | 168173 | ND | 2 |
| 20 | SCHUSTER CO | 69852 | IA | 2 |
Recent Inspections
270 inspections at this site (page 1 of 11)