WATERTOWN SD
Roadside inspection site in South Dakota • 547 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
WATERTOWN 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 547 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 29, 2026.
A total of 439 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.6. The out-of-service rate is 4.4%, 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 51 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (28 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
547 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 | 51 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 9 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 13 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.2-DMOVE | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 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 | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.81-H | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 392.2-SLLEWPB | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.201A-FRMC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 31 | 393.48A-BI-SA | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 393.207A-SUBL | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.209D-STGBMC | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 392.9A-DFSL | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 395.11G-HOSDFPSD | HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to provide supporting documents to an authorized Federal State or local official | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BETTERBUILT LLC | 3962222 | SD | 8 |
| 2 | TA DEDICATED INC | 183949 | MN | 6 |
| 3 | BISON TRANSPORT INC | 245330 | MB | 5 |
| 4 | E W WYLIE LLC | 827622 | ND | 5 |
| 5 | MAGNUM LTD | 184416 | ND | 5 |
| 6 | RIVERSIDE TRANSPORTATION INC | 1955762 | IN | 4 |
| 7 | ROYAL LOGISTICS INC | 1311662 | ND | 4 |
| 8 | HARMS OIL COMPANY | 175877 | SD | 4 |
| 9 | SUNNY RIVER LLC | 2789048 | IL | 3 |
| 10 | AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL INC | 175269 | MB | 3 |
| 11 | MICKELS TRUCKING LLC | 3116550 | MN | 3 |
| 12 | VALLEY EXPRESS INC | 189247 | ND | 3 |
| 13 | CLAUSEN & SONS CONSTRUCTION LLC | 3086956 | SD | 3 |
| 14 | PENNER INTERNATIONAL INC | 36281 | MB | 3 |
| 15 | CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC | 70289 | MO | 3 |
| 16 | CLIFF VIESSMAN INC | 164259 | SD | 3 |
| 17 | RUBY TRUCK LINE INC | 699444 | MB | 3 |
| 18 | VAN WELL TRUCKING INC | 1585709 | SD | 3 |
| 19 | AGWRX COOPERATIVE | 710161 | SD | 3 |
| 20 | D G LOGISTICS LLC | 852587 | TN | 3 |
Recent Inspections
547 inspections at this site (page 1 of 22)