MADISON SWEF
Roadside inspection site in Wisconsin • 744 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
MADISON 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 744 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to May 16, 2024.
A total of 626 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.4. The out-of-service rate is 41.0%, 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 443 citations, followed by Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (213 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
744 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 | 443 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 213 | 212 | 99.5% |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 200 | 30 | 15.0% |
| 4 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 85 | 24 | 28.2% |
| 5 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 70 | 10 | 14.3% |
| 6 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 46 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 42 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 37 | 24 | 64.9% |
| 9 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 1 | 3.8% |
| 13 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 24 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 19 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 3 | 20.0% |
| 20 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 13 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 11 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Hours of Service | 11 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 10 | 2 | 20.0% |
| 25 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 10 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 3 | 33.3% |
| 29 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 3 | 37.5% |
| 31 | 395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | Hours of Service | 8 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 1 | 12.5% |
| 33 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 8 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 5 | 71.4% |
| 37 | 393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 1 | 14.3% |
| 38 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 3 | 42.9% |
| 39 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 6 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 6 | 5 | 83.3% |
| 42 | 393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
| 44 | 395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 48 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ROEHL TRANSPORT INC | 74481 | WI | 9 |
| 2 | CONVENIENCE TRANSPORTATION LLC | 775476 | WI | 7 |
| 3 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 7 |
| 4 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 6 |
| 5 | HALVOR LINES INC | 75250 | WI | 6 |
| 6 | WERNER ENTERPRISES INC | 53467 | NE | 6 |
| 7 | J & R SCHUGEL TRUCKING INC | 116455 | MN | 5 |
| 8 | PENSKE LOGISTICS LLC | 268015 | PA | 5 |
| 9 | HIRSCHBACH MOTOR LINES LLC | 65769 | IA | 5 |
| 10 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 4 |
| 11 | US XPRESS INC | 303024 | TN | 4 |
| 12 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 3 |
| 13 | LANDAIR TRANSPORT LLC | 241411 | TN | 3 |
| 14 | KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC | 428823 | AZ | 3 |
| 15 | WISMETTAC ASIAN FOODS INC | 483940 | CA | 3 |
| 16 | PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC | 91805 | TN | 3 |
| 17 | COUNTRYSIDE CO-OP TRANSPORT OF WISCONSIN | 936597 | WI | 3 |
| 18 | MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD | 74432 | WI | 3 |
| 19 | CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION | 73705 | NE | 3 |
| 20 | CARGO RUNNER CO | 2579406 | IL | 3 |
Recent Inspections
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