SALEM SD
Roadside inspection site in South Dakota • 336 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
SALEM 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 336 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 24, 2026.
A total of 308 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.4. The out-of-service rate is 4.5%, 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 15 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (6 citations). A total of 70 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
336 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
70 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 | 15 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 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 | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 177.823(a) | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 16 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 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 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 392.9a(a)(2) | Transporting passengers without authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 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 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.81-H | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 390.21T(e)(2)(iv) | 390.21T(e)(2)(iv) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 172.602C-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | POINTDIRECT TRANSPORT INC | 2461971 | CA | 3 |
| 2 | M G OIL CO INC | 233343 | SD | 3 |
| 3 | TAYLOR TRUCK LINE INC | 124500 | MN | 3 |
| 4 | REISCH TRUCKING INC | 2415460 | MN | 2 |
| 5 | LIGHT SPEED LOGISTICS INC | 871373 | AB | 2 |
| 6 | EXTRA TRANSPORTATION INC | 2200247 | IL | 2 |
| 7 | SCHWARZ LOGISTICS CORP | 2065865 | IL | 2 |
| 8 | PROQUALITY TRANSPORTATION&LOGISTICS SERVICES LLC | 2260145 | WA | 2 |
| 9 | CHESTERMAN COMPANY | 200400 | IA | 2 |
| 10 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 2 |
| 11 | PUMA LOGISTICS INC | 1664970 | IL | 2 |
| 12 | KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC | 428823 | AZ | 2 |
| 13 | SUNSHINE COAST LOGISTICS INC | 3200573 | BC | 2 |
| 14 | P&T TRANSPORT LLC | 2193193 | WA | 2 |
| 15 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 2 |
| 16 | FULGER LLC | 3399041 | IL | 2 |
| 17 | LYNDEN DOOR TRUCKING LLC | 1585968 | WA | 2 |
| 18 | BSL EXPRESS TRUCKING INC | 2412914 | IL | 2 |
| 19 | DEN HARTOG INDUSTRIES INC | 302513 | IA | 2 |
| 20 | SUMMIT LOGISTICS INC | 1341028 | WA | 2 |
Recent Inspections
336 inspections at this site (page 1 of 14)