MITCHELL SD
Roadside inspection site in South Dakota • 565 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
MITCHELL 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 565 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 23, 2026.
A total of 478 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.5. The out-of-service rate is 5.1%, 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 18 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (12 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
565 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 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 18 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 5 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 10 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| 11 | 393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 26 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 32 | 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.205A-WRTC | Wheel/rim defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 36 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SCHWARZ LOGISTICS CORP | 2065865 | IL | 5 |
| 2 | SUMMIT LOGISTICS INC | 1341028 | WA | 4 |
| 3 | CONDOR TRANS INC | 1588474 | IL | 4 |
| 4 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 4 |
| 5 | RAY STAR LLC | 3742307 | IL | 4 |
| 6 | HARMS OIL COMPANY | 175877 | SD | 4 |
| 7 | CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION | 73705 | NE | 4 |
| 8 | LOAD2GO EXPRESS INC | 3593011 | IA | 3 |
| 9 | PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC | 91805 | TN | 3 |
| 10 | FIRST RATE EXCAVATE INC | 468424 | SD | 3 |
| 11 | TOP EXPRESS LLC | 2575866 | CA | 3 |
| 12 | BSL EXPRESS TRUCKING INC | 2412914 | IL | 3 |
| 13 | K & J TRUCKING INC | 171766 | SD | 3 |
| 14 | WESTERN SPECIALIZED INC | 1215999 | MN | 3 |
| 15 | M G OIL CO INC | 233343 | SD | 3 |
| 16 | SMITH TRUCKING INC | 54488 | MN | 3 |
| 17 | XXII CENTURY INC | 2597074 | IL | 3 |
| 18 | OROZCO TRUCKING INC | 1341816 | IL | 3 |
| 19 | GOODWILL OF THE GREAT PLAINS | 232863 | IA | 3 |
| 20 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 2 |
Recent Inspections
565 inspections at this site (page 1 of 23)