ALTADENA

Roadside inspection site in California • 112 inspections on record

High OOS Rate: 34.8%
Total Inspections
112
OOS Rate
34.8%
OOS Inspections
39
Unique Carriers
103
HazMat Inspections
0
Avg Violations
2.1
Name
ALTADENA
State
California (CA)
Facility Type
Total Inspections
112
OOS Rate
34.8%
Active Since
Jan 1, 2020
Latest Inspection
Sep 9, 2025

About This Inspection Site

ALTADENA is a roadside inspection location in California where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 112 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Sep 9, 2025.

A total of 103 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.1. The out-of-service rate is 34.8%, 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 51 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (40 citations). A total of 32 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.

Inspection Level Breakdown

112 inspections by CVSA level

Top Violations

32 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)

#CodeDescriptionBASIC CategoryCitationsOOSOOS %
1392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving510
2392.2-SLLSOAOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving403382.5%
3392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving360
4390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOTGeneral/Admin260
5390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MCGeneral/Admin140
6392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving120
7383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDLDriver Fitness66100.0%
8392.2-SLLDLOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving50
9393.81-HHorn inoperableVehicle Maintenance40
10393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance40
11393.11A1-LRRLighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance30
12393.11A1-LLPLLighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance30
13393.9A-LBLInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance20
14393.9A-LILInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance20
15390.21TE2IV-D390.21TE2IV-DGeneral/Admin20
16393.11A1-LSLMLighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance2150.0%
17393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall areaVehicle Maintenance20
18393.75B-TFTire tread depth insufficient (steer)Vehicle Maintenance20
19392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not securedUnsafe Driving22100.0%
20392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving20
21392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving10
22393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)Vehicle Maintenance10
23393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecuredVehicle Maintenance10
24393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.Vehicle Maintenance10
25393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improperVehicle Maintenance10
26393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance10
27393.60CGlazing/window obstructionsVehicle Maintenance10
28392.9A-DFSLOperating without proper operating authorityGeneral/Admin11100.0%
29393.75A2-TAOBB-6Tires - Any tire with observable bumps bulge or knotsVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
30393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance10
31390.21TE-LCMVINFO390.21TE-LCMVINFOGeneral/Admin10
32393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defectiveVehicle Maintenance10

Top Carriers Inspected

20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site

Recent Inspections

112 inspections at this site (page 1 of 5)

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
Updated 1 weeks ago