CHETEK WI
Roadside inspection site in Wisconsin • 36 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
CHETEK WI 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 36 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 21, 2026.
A total of 33 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 3.2. The out-of-service rate is 30.6%, meaning a significant portion 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 No proof of periodic inspection (Vehicle Maintenance) with 13 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (6 citations). A total of 54 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
36 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
54 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 6 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 390.19A2 | 390.19A2 | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.128B-CLWV | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.130B-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 383.91A-LCDL | No CDL endorsement | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 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 | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.116E-CL | Cargo securement - intermodal containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HARNISCH INC | 151857 | WI | 2 |
| 2 | TAMARA SUSAN KOEPL LLC | 677072 | WI | 2 |
| 3 | TRANSPORT SERVICES UNLIMITED OF SHELL LAKE INC | 1019526 | WI | 2 |
| 4 | WPS INC | 841138 | WI | 1 |
| 5 | KEVIN PODJASKI TRUCKING LLC | 3750852 | WI | 1 |
| 6 | O'BRYAN TRUCKING LLC | 4062933 | WI | 1 |
| 7 | A-1 EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC | 549392 | WI | 1 |
| 8 | STOUT TRUCKING LLC | 3011982 | WI | 1 |
| 9 | US LBM LOGISTICS LLC | 90308 | IN | 1 |
| 10 | ACE DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION LLC | 3308558 | WI | 1 |
| 11 | QUALITY ROOFING INC | 1043041 | WI | 1 |
| 12 | NORDIC UNDERWATER SERVICES | 2477055 | MN | 1 |
| 13 | VALLEY FEEDS INC | 466611 | WI | 1 |
| 14 | POMPS TIRE SERVICE INC | 114016 | WI | 1 |
| 15 | LANGERUDE LANDSCAPE LLC | 1422745 | WI | 1 |
| 16 | DDK TRUCKING & EXCAVATING LLC | 3435571 | WI | 1 |
| 17 | HENIFF FOOD GRADE LLC | 834726 | IL | 1 |
| 18 | EC ONLINE AUCTIONS LLC | 1896581 | WI | 1 |
| 19 | LYREK FARMS | 1780648 | WI | 1 |
| 20 | MATHY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | 48683 | WI | 1 |
Recent Inspections
36 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)