MADISON WI
Roadside inspection site in Wisconsin • 544 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
MADISON 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 544 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 26, 2026.
A total of 369 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.8. The out-of-service rate is 23.3%, 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 158 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (87 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
544 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 | 158 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 87 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 80 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 56 | 6 | 10.7% |
| 5 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 49 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 40 | 3 | 7.5% |
| 7 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 27 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.11A1-LRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 23 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | General/Admin | 16 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 16 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 14 | 14 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 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 | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.128(b) | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 390.21T(b)(1) | 390.21T(b)(1) | General/Admin | 9 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 391.11A-QMC | Unqualified driver | Driver Fitness | 9 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 9 | 8 | 88.9% |
| 36 | 393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 2 | 25.0% |
| 39 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 8 | 7 | 87.5% |
| 43 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BADGER COACHES INC | 46328 | WI | 93 |
| 2 | MEADE ELECTRIC COMPANY INC | 782649 | IL | 8 |
| 3 | LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS LLC | 3762335 | IL | 5 |
| 4 | MAPLE LEAF INC | 1263808 | WI | 5 |
| 5 | L & M TRANSIT CO | 1241457 | WI | 5 |
| 6 | LEGLER CONCRETE LLC | 1592876 | WI | 4 |
| 7 | SPAHN INC | 782020 | WI | 4 |
| 8 | ADVANTAGE VALET PARKING INC | 3336511 | IL | 4 |
| 9 | PELLITTERI WASTE SYSTEMS INC | 1269538 | WI | 4 |
| 10 | KIDS JUNCTION LLC | 1413880 | WI | 4 |
| 11 | LYCON INC | 530073 | WI | 4 |
| 12 | EILERTSON INC | 716070 | WI | 3 |
| 13 | BRIAN JAMES DRAFALL | 1220541 | WI | 3 |
| 14 | BAUER BUILDERS INC | 1042448 | WI | 3 |
| 15 | EG ENTERTAINMENT INC | 1667295 | WI | 3 |
| 16 | OAKWOOD LUTHERAN HOMES ASSOCIATION INC | 2178930 | WI | 3 |
| 17 | ALONSO LANDSCAPE SERVICE LLC | 3042881 | WI | 2 |
| 18 | CRU CONCRETE INC | 792541 | WI | 2 |
| 19 | BACHMANN CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 1271001 | WI | 2 |
| 20 | TRI STATE DIRECTIONAL DRILLING LLC | 1405943 | WI | 2 |
Recent Inspections
544 inspections at this site (page 1 of 22)