PLANKINTON SD
Roadside inspection site in South Dakota • 238 inspections on record
OOS Rate: 8.4%
Total Inspections
238
OOS Rate
8.4%
OOS Inspections
20
Unique Carriers
227
HazMat Inspections
0
Avg Violations
0.7
Name
PLANKINTON SD
State
South Dakota (SD)
Facility Type
—
Total Inspections
238
OOS Rate
8.4%
Active Since
Jan 1, 2020
Latest Inspection
Mar 23, 2026
About This Inspection Site
PLANKINTON 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 238 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 23, 2026.
A total of 227 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.7. The out-of-service rate is 8.4%, 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 18 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (13 citations). A total of 74 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
238 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
74 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 7 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 11 | 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 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 | — |
| 22 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 392.2-DMOVE | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 172.201A1-HMSPS | Hazmat shipping paper format incorrect | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 391.41A | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 392.9A3 | Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 396.3A1-STLN | Steering - Loose nuts on tie rods/pitman arm/drag link/steering arm/tie rod | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 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 | — |
| 44 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 395.8E1PC-OOS | HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Showing 1–50 of 74
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ROBERT J BANNWARTH | 2362884 | SD | 3 |
| 2 | AGTEGRA COOPERATIVE | 66197 | SD | 2 |
| 3 | HALVOR LINES INC | 75250 | WI | 2 |
| 4 | U S FREIGHT LINES INC | 1728812 | IL | 2 |
| 5 | FORBES HEWLETT TRANSPORT INC | 323508 | ON | 2 |
| 6 | SHORTHORN LLC | 3856749 | WI | 2 |
| 7 | EXTRA TRANSPORTATION INC | 2200247 | IL | 2 |
| 8 | XXII CENTURY INC | 2597074 | IL | 2 |
| 9 | ASHLEY DISTRIBUTION SERVICES LLC | 546240 | FL | 2 |
| 10 | SILVER CREEK CARRIERS LLC | 3093770 | SD | 2 |
| 11 | MSD EXPRESS INC | 1484596 | IL | 1 |
| 12 | AAK EXPRESS LLC | 3624135 | TX | 1 |
| 13 | DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA INC | 3042 | KS | 1 |
| 14 | GT TRUCKING WAY INC | 2889963 | IL | 1 |
| 15 | B FORCE LLC | 3724688 | IL | 1 |
| 16 | MAY TRUCKING COMPANY | 94081 | OR | 1 |
| 17 | LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS LLC | 2283842 | SD | 1 |
| 18 | VIRK TRUCKING INC | 2857480 | IN | 1 |
| 19 | ARAVAN CARGO INC | 3139125 | OH | 1 |
| 20 | ACE TRANSPORTATION INC | 3396641 | IL | 1 |
Recent Inspections
238 inspections at this site (page 1 of 10)
Data sources & freshness
FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
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