SPEARFISH SD
Roadside inspection site in South Dakota • 784 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
SPEARFISH 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 784 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 30, 2026.
A total of 647 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.7. The out-of-service rate is 7.3%, 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 44 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (35 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
784 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 | 44 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 35 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 23 | 3 | 13.0% |
| 4 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 2 | 12.5% |
| 6 | 395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 14 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours of Service | 12 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 12 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 9 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 8 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 8 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 8 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | Hours of Service | 6 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 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 | 6 | 2 | 33.3% |
| 21 | 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 | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | General/Admin | 5 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 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 | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 4 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 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 | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 30 | 395.30(b)(2) | 395.30(b)(2) | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 3 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DAKOTA BUS SERVICE INC | 213176 | SD | 15 |
| 2 | CROELL INC | 203490 | IA | 7 |
| 3 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 7 |
| 4 | SCHWARZ LOGISTICS CORP | 2065865 | IL | 5 |
| 5 | SCHUSTER CO | 69852 | IA | 5 |
| 6 | D R M INC | 316634 | WY | 4 |
| 7 | U S FREIGHT LINES INC | 1728812 | IL | 4 |
| 8 | P&T TRANSPORT LLC | 2193193 | WA | 4 |
| 9 | MEAD LUMBER COMPANY INC | 2847866 | NE | 4 |
| 10 | FORD TRUCKING LLC | 1756151 | SD | 3 |
| 11 | VAN HORN LOGGING LLC | 629858 | WY | 3 |
| 12 | T & T LLC | 3757941 | SD | 3 |
| 13 | TRIBUNE TRUCKING LLC | 366136 | OH | 3 |
| 14 | WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC | 63585 | AR | 3 |
| 15 | THERMO FLUIDS INC | 641752 | MA | 3 |
| 16 | LAW TRUCKING LLC | 66384 | SD | 3 |
| 17 | WERNER ENTERPRISES INC | 53467 | NE | 3 |
| 18 | STAR FLEET TRUCKING INC | 493424 | IN | 3 |
| 19 | WESTERN TRANSPORT LLC | 1778516 | WY | 3 |
| 20 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 3 |
Recent Inspections
784 inspections at this site (page 1 of 32)