MERCER
Roadside inspection site in Wisconsin • 15 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
MERCER 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 15 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Oct 24, 2023.
A total of 14 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.8. The out-of-service rate is 33.3%, 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 14 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (4 citations). A total of 21 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
15 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
21 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 3 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.83(a) | Exhaust system location defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.60(a) | Unauthorized passenger on board CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 390.19(b)(2) | 390.19(b)(2) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 383.91(a) | No CDL endorsement | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
14 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MUSSON BROS INC | 451502 | WI | 2 |
| 2 | S&B ASPHALT | 3300150 | WI | 1 |
| 3 | NORTHLAND SEAL COATING & ASPHALT REPAIR LLC | 3201611 | WI | 1 |
| 4 | MURPHYS FURNITURE & BEDDING INC | 1840948 | WI | 1 |
| 5 | G & S SEPTIC | 1000485 | WI | 1 |
| 6 | TRAPP BROS INC | 488435 | WI | 1 |
| 7 | MATHY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | 48683 | WI | 1 |
| 8 | JOSEPH G KOHEGYI | 1064151 | WI | 1 |
| 9 | NASI CONSTRUCTION LLC | 211161 | WI | 1 |
| 10 | NEW RESTORATION AND RECOVERY SERVICES LLC | 2034929 | NC | 1 |
| 11 | CWL TRUCKING INC | 904033 | WI | 1 |
| 12 | CLOVERLAND TRUCKING LLC | 2309256 | WI | 1 |
| 13 | KAWAGA EQUITIES CORPORATION | 1545747 | WI | 1 |
| 14 | VANDERLOOP TRANSPORT INC | 943626 | WI | 1 |
Recent Inspections
15 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80008720 | Oct 24, 2023 | NASI CONSTRUCTION LLC | Level 2 | 2 | OOS |
| 79945836 | Oct 17, 2023 | CLOVERLAND TRUCKING LLC | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 79631595 | Sep 8, 2023 | MUSSON BROS INC | Level 2 | 0 | Clean |
| 79598785 | Sep 5, 2023 | MATHY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | Level 2 | 3 | Violations |
| 79598769 | Sep 5, 2023 | MUSSON BROS INC | Level 2 | 0 | Clean |
| 79598786 | Sep 5, 2023 | G & S SEPTIC | Level 2 | 0 | Clean |
| 79508748 | Aug 21, 2023 | S&B ASPHALT | Level 1 | 7 | Violations |
| 79484152 | Aug 21, 2023 | NORTHLAND SEAL COATING & ASPHALT REPAIR LLC | Level 1 | 7 | OOS |
| 79474327 | Aug 21, 2023 | MURPHYS FURNITURE & BEDDING INC | Level 1 | 4 | OOS |
| 78948535 | Jun 20, 2023 | TRAPP BROS INC | Level 2 | 6 | OOS |
| 78842265 | Jun 7, 2023 | JOSEPH G KOHEGYI | Level 2 | 3 | OOS |
| 78428300 | Apr 21, 2023 | CWL TRUCKING INC | Level 3 | 2 | Violations |
| 78428301 | Apr 21, 2023 | NEW RESTORATION AND RECOVERY SERVICES LLC | Level 2 | 1 | Violations |
| 78428306 | Apr 21, 2023 | VANDERLOOP TRANSPORT INC | Level 3 | 2 | Violations |
| 78404492 | Apr 19, 2023 | KAWAGA EQUITIES CORPORATION | Level 2 | 4 | Violations |