MERCER

Roadside inspection site in Wisconsin • 15 inspections on record

High OOS Rate: 33.3%
Total Inspections
15
OOS Rate
33.3%
OOS Inspections
5
Unique Carriers
14
HazMat Inspections
0
Avg Violations
2.8
Name
MERCER
State
Wisconsin (WI)
Facility Type
Total Inspections
15
OOS Rate
33.3%
Active Since
Jan 1, 2020
Latest Inspection
Oct 24, 2023

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)

#CodeDescriptionBASIC CategoryCitationsOOSOOS %
1392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving140
2393.9(a)Inoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance4125.0%
3396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspectionVehicle Maintenance40
4393.83(a)Exhaust system location defectiveVehicle Maintenance20
5393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructionsVehicle Maintenance20
6391.11(b)(5)Not physically qualifiedDriver Fitness11100.0%
7393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improperVehicle Maintenance10
8393.130Cargo securement - heavy equipmentVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
9393.55(c)(2)Coupling device/towing methods defectiveVehicle Maintenance10
10392.60(a)Unauthorized passenger on board CMVUnsafe Driving10
11390.19(b)(2)390.19(b)(2)General/Admin10
12383.91(a)No CDL endorsementDriver Fitness11100.0%
13393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defectiveVehicle Maintenance10
14393.43Brake - relay emergency valveVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
15393.75(g)393.75(g)Vehicle Maintenance11100.0%
16393.41No or defective parking brake system on CMVVehicle Maintenance10
17393.81Horn inoperableVehicle Maintenance10
18393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance10
19393.11Lighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance10
20391.11(b)(4)No valid medical certificateDriver Fitness11100.0%
21393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defectiveVehicle Maintenance10

Top Carriers Inspected

14 most frequently inspected carriers at this site

Recent Inspections

15 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
Updated 1 weeks ago