ROADSIDE
Roadside inspection site in South Dakota • 821 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
ROADSIDE 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 821 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 19, 2023.
A total of 706 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.7. 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 168 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (72 citations). A total of 93 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
821 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
93 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 | 168 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 72 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 34 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 11 | 45.8% |
| 5 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 20 | 11 | 55.0% |
| 6 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 14 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 395.15(i)(9) | Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device | Hours of Service | 13 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 9 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 8 | 7 | 87.5% |
| 11 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 7 | 1 | 14.3% |
| 12 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 6 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 6 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| 15 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 18 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 19 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 24 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 392.4(a) | Use of drugs | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 3 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 33 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 34 | 392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.104(f)(4) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 387.303(b)(4) | 387.303(b)(4) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 41 | 393.130(b) | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 44 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.25(e) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIDWEST READY MIX & EQUIPMENT INC | 1610766 | SD | 5 |
| 2 | MAGNUM LTL INC | 404961 | ND | 5 |
| 3 | CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION | 73705 | NE | 5 |
| 4 | WERNER ENTERPRISES INC | 53467 | NE | 5 |
| 5 | KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC | 428823 | AZ | 5 |
| 6 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 4 |
| 7 | CLIFF VIESSMAN INC | 164259 | SD | 4 |
| 8 | MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS INC | 35207 | ND | 4 |
| 9 | DECKER TRUCK LINE INC | 53824 | IA | 4 |
| 10 | RIVERSIDE TRANSPORTATION INC | 1955762 | IN | 4 |
| 11 | SCHUSTER CO | 69852 | IA | 3 |
| 12 | WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC | 63585 | AR | 3 |
| 13 | HARMS OIL COMPANY | 175877 | SD | 3 |
| 14 | RUSS DAVIS WHOLESALE INC | 353850 | MN | 3 |
| 15 | SCHWARZ LOGISTICS CORP | 2065865 | IL | 3 |
| 16 | K & J TRUCKING INC | 171766 | SD | 3 |
| 17 | E W WYLIE LLC | 827622 | ND | 3 |
| 18 | GTL TRUCK LINES INC | 238700 | MI | 3 |
| 19 | HEYL TRUCK LINES INC | 65762 | SD | 3 |
| 20 | SMITH TRUCKING INC | 54488 | MN | 3 |
Recent Inspections
821 inspections at this site (page 1 of 33)