ARVIN
Roadside inspection site in California • 38 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
ARVIN 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 38 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Jul 31, 2024.
A total of 3 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.0. The out-of-service rate is 21.1%, meaning a moderate number 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 Inspection/repair/maintenance - general (Vehicle Maintenance) with 8 citations, followed by Steering system components worn (6 citations). A total of 12 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
38 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
12 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 7 | 87.5% |
| 2 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
3 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GIC CORPORATION | 1136836 | CA | 31 |
| 2 | ARVIN UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT | 2673220 | CA | 6 |
| 3 | H K B INC | 902604 | AZ | 1 |
Recent Inspections
38 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)