CHS INC
CHS
- 124419
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5500 CENEX DRIVE
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN 55077 - 3,465
- 2,589
- 1,404
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BASIC Status
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Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending April 24, 2026
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Unsafe Driving
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Not Public Crash Indicator
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Hours-of-Service Compliance
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Vehicle Maintenance
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Controlled Substances and Alcohol
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Not Public Hazardous Materials Compliance
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Driver Fitness
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Vehicle Maintenance
On-Road Performance
2.73
Safety Event Group: 501+ relevant vehicle inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered
Carrier Measure Over Time
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Violation Summary
Vehicle Maint. Violations: 566
| Violations | Description | # Violations | # OOS Violations | Violation Severity Weight |
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| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 32 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 30 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 28 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 26 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 21 | 21 | 8 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 20 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | 18 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 18 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45B2-B | Air brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 14 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 396.3(a)1BOS | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | 9 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | 9 | 0 | 6 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 9 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | 8 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | 8 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.43D-B | Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55(c)(1) | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 5 | 0 | 8 |
| 396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.43DBMA | Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| 393.47A-BCLMBD | Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.48A-BIAD | Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55(c)(2) | CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 393.100B-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| 393.106D-C | Cargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 393.110B2I-C | Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 393.11B-CSSRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 393.25A-L | Lighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55D3-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction, trailers manufactured after March 1, 2001 unable to transmit ABS malfunction signal to towing vehicle. | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.67C7V-F | Fuel - Missing/improper filler cap | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 393.75G-LOAD | Weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 393.75G-TFWETL | Tires - Front, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.104F3-C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.110(b) | Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 393.11A1-L | Lighting - Lamps improper color. | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.11A1-LRLM | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any missing | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.11A1-LSLMWR | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on. | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.11A1-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.11B-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.11B-CSRIGRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.11UR | Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.130B-CHVE | Heavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.13D2-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear reflex reflectors inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1, 1993 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.201(a) | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 393.201(b) | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.201(c) | Frame rail flange improperly bent/cut/notched other than by vehicle manufacturer | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.201D-FR | Frame - Accessories improperly attached | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.205A-WRDC | Wheel/Rim - Disc wheel cracked more than 3 inches | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 393.207A-STCB | Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.207B-AALPME-OOS | More than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.207C-SCSC-L6 | Suspension - Composite spring cracked. | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 393.207C-SLSB | Suspension - Leaf spring broken. | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.22B-LPL | Lighting - Prohibited combination of lamps | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.25E-L | Lighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.40A-B | Brake - Inadequate braking system | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.43(d) | No or defective automatic trailer brake | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.43D-BIPBS | Brake - Inoperative or missing trailer Spring Brake | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45A-BHTIJ | Air Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.45B2-B-VAC | Brake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45DLPC | Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.47A-BCLMAD | Air Disc Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.47B-BMBCBD-SA | Drum Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.48A-BMBCAD | Air Disc Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55(b) | ABS malfunction indicators for hydr brake sys | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55(d)(3) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20 | Coupling - 20% or less of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.75(b) | Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.75A4-PBME | Tires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.75B-TFV | Tires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.95(a)(1)(i) | Emergency Equipment (HM) - No 10 B:C (or more) fire extinguisher for quantities of hazardous materials that requires placarding. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Brake - Leak from air chamber | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 396.3A1-CDHM | Coupling - Horizontal movement between upper and lower halves exceeds 1/2 inch | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 396.3A1-STTSCNL | Steering - Tilt steering wheel column does not lock in one position | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 396.3A1-STTSNL | Steering - Telescopic steering does not lock | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 396.5A-HNL | Hubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 396.5B-HLIW | Hubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 396.5B-HWSLIW | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Inspection History
Vehicle Inspections: 953
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| Sum of measure weights | Sum of measure weights | 2,481 | 1,586 | 4,336 | ||||||
*** The sum of all violation severity weights (violation weight + out-of-service) for this inspection has been capped at 30.
Investigation Results
Vehicle Maint. Acute/Critical Violations: 0
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Summary of Activities
The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.
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