SUPERIOR SWEF
Roadside inspection site in Wisconsin • 1,148 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
SUPERIOR 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 1,148 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to May 16, 2024.
A total of 908 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.9. The out-of-service rate is 28.7%, 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 Slack adjuster defective (Vehicle Maintenance) with 341 citations, followed by Inspection/repair/maintenance - general (283 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
1,148 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 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 341 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 283 | 141 | 49.8% |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 261 | 24 | 9.2% |
| 4 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 240 | 15 | 6.3% |
| 5 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 235 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 221 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 147 | 43 | 29.3% |
| 8 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 145 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 129 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 117 | 6 | 5.1% |
| 11 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 95 | 3 | 3.2% |
| 12 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 74 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 71 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 63 | 32 | 50.8% |
| 15 | 393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 47 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 46 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 43 | 43 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 39 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 36 | 8 | 22.2% |
| 20 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 34 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 31 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 1 | 4.2% |
| 25 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 7 | 31.8% |
| 26 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 19 | 6 | 31.6% |
| 29 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 15 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 2 | 14.3% |
| 33 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 3 | 23.1% |
| 34 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 9 | 75.0% |
| 35 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 12 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 10 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 383.91(a) | No CDL endorsement | Driver Fitness | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.70(b)(1)(i) | Coupling devices defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 2 | 25.0% |
| 41 | 393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 5 | 62.5% |
| 43 | 393.47(b) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 4 | 57.1% |
| 44 | 393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 393.52(a)(1) | Insufficient Braking Force as a Percentage of Gross Vehicle Weight or Gross Combination Weight | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 4 | 66.7% |
| 48 | 395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Hours of Service | 6 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.47(d) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 2 | 33.3% |
| 50 | 393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JEFF FOSTER TRUCKING INC | 275151 | WI | 8 |
| 2 | CORULLO FOREST PRODUCTS CORP | 303064 | MI | 8 |
| 3 | TRU NORTH TRUCKING LLC | 3309500 | WI | 7 |
| 4 | R PETERSON ENTERPRISES LLC | 1348810 | WI | 7 |
| 5 | MANION TRUCKING INC | 46498 | WI | 7 |
| 6 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 6 |
| 7 | XPO LOGISTICS FREIGHT INC | 241829 | MI | 6 |
| 8 | TEMPO FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC | 2958834 | IL | 5 |
| 9 | HALVOR LINES INC | 75250 | WI | 5 |
| 10 | MERCER TRANSPORTATION CO INC | 154712 | KY | 5 |
| 11 | STACK BROS MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC | 1280175 | WI | 5 |
| 12 | SELECT TRANSPORT INC | 1606127 | WI | 5 |
| 13 | AY TRUCKING LLC | 3706627 | IA | 5 |
| 14 | SUZAN TRUCKING INC | 996169 | WI | 5 |
| 15 | KIVI BROS TRUCKING INC | 593718 | MN | 5 |
| 16 | TRANSPORT SERVICES UNLIMITED OF SHELL LAKE INC | 1019526 | WI | 4 |
| 17 | JESSE MERLE WAGLER | 3061396 | WI | 4 |
| 18 | RFS GROUP INC | 2317388 | IL | 4 |
| 19 | BISON TRANSPORT INC | 245330 | MB | 4 |
| 20 | DECAMARA'S TIMBER TRANSPORT LLC | 1671149 | WI | 4 |
Recent Inspections
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