ABRAMS SWEF
Roadside inspection site in Wisconsin • 389 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
ABRAMS SWEF is a roadside inspection location in Wisconsin where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 389 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to May 16, 2024.
A total of 299 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.2. The out-of-service rate is 14.9%, 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 146 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (47 citations). A total of 69 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
389 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
69 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 | 146 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 47 | 15 | 31.9% |
| 3 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 19 | 95.0% |
| 5 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 383.91(a) | No CDL endorsement | Driver Fitness | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| 14 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 18 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 21 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 3 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.209(e) | Power steering violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 393.42 | Brakes - parking brake defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 33 | 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 393.25(a) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 395.28(2)(i) | 395.28(2)(i) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.71(h)(10) | Fifth wheel defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 392.4(a) | Use of drugs | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.55(b) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 392.5(a)(2) | BAC 0.04+ | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 390.21T(b)(1) | 390.21T(b)(1) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STAIDL OIL LLC | 1902970 | WI | 10 |
| 2 | FUEL SOUTH EXPRESS LLC | 362702 | TX | 7 |
| 3 | KRIST OIL COMPANY INC | 168899 | MI | 5 |
| 4 | TRIPLE P INC | 451813 | WI | 5 |
| 5 | COUNTRY VISIONS COOPERATIVE | 1012945 | WI | 4 |
| 6 | FERGUSON ENTERPRISES LLC | 282018 | VA | 4 |
| 7 | TRUE NORTH TRUCKING COMPANY | 164029 | OH | 4 |
| 8 | IVAN GANDRUD CHEVROLET INC | 1136979 | WI | 3 |
| 9 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 3 |
| 10 | N&M TRANSFER CO INC | 191755 | WI | 3 |
| 11 | ROEHL TRANSPORT INC | 74481 | WI | 3 |
| 12 | XPO LOGISTICS FREIGHT INC | 241829 | MI | 3 |
| 13 | DRAEGER LEASING INC | 1433088 | WI | 3 |
| 14 | HOMETOWN INSULATION INCORPORATION | 1991124 | WI | 3 |
| 15 | MURPHY EXPRESS LLC | 2910710 | WI | 3 |
| 16 | US XPRESS INC | 303024 | TN | 3 |
| 17 | MANITO TRANSIT LLC | 162597 | IL | 2 |
| 18 | UNLIMITED ADVACARE INC | 1035709 | IL | 2 |
| 19 | SUPERIOR HEALTH LINENS | 650739 | WI | 2 |
| 20 | TRUGREEN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 342305 | TN | 2 |
Recent Inspections
389 inspections at this site (page 1 of 16)