PRENTICE WI
Roadside inspection site in Wisconsin • 68 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
PRENTICE 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 68 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 20, 2026.
A total of 63 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 3.5. The out-of-service rate is 29.4%, 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 23 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (17 citations). A total of 82 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
68 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
82 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 | 23 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 17 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 10 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 3 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 24 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.209D-STPAL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.51C-BLPW | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 396.3A1-STLT | Steering - Looseness in the threaded joint of a tie rod or drag link | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MEDFORD COOPERATIVE INC | 1012998 | WI | 2 |
| 2 | RIVER COUNTRY CO-OP | 986656 | WI | 2 |
| 3 | DEWAR LAND CARE LLC | 3586302 | WI | 2 |
| 4 | JAKE HENRICHS TRUCKING LLC | 2109958 | WI | 2 |
| 5 | A & A LOGISTICS LLC | 2783620 | WI | 2 |
| 6 | WILLIAM EDWARD MAKI | 432771 | WI | 1 |
| 7 | MCCORMICK AND MCCORMICK INC | 74436 | WI | 1 |
| 8 | FOLEY'S TREE SERVICE LLC | 1424039 | WI | 1 |
| 9 | HARNISCH INC | 151857 | WI | 1 |
| 10 | ARING EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC | 83584 | WI | 1 |
| 11 | BADGER STATE SCREENING AND SERVICES LLC | 2925416 | WI | 1 |
| 12 | SHAMCO INC | 723315 | MI | 1 |
| 13 | TYRONE MICHAEL PODOLAK | 1279535 | WI | 1 |
| 14 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 1 |
| 15 | TRADITIONAL TRUCKING CORPORATION | 361481 | KS | 1 |
| 16 | GRIFFIN BEVERAGE COMPANY | 274225 | MI | 1 |
| 17 | LAKELAND OVERHEAD DOOR CORPORATION | 1449181 | WI | 1 |
| 18 | NASSCO TRANSPORTATION COMPANY LLC | 2830961 | WI | 1 |
| 19 | CLEEREMAN FOREST PRODUCTS LLC | 3214875 | WI | 1 |
| 20 | RANK'S NORTHERN DISTRIBUTING LLC | 1498858 | WI | 1 |
Recent Inspections
68 inspections at this site (page 1 of 3)