BELL
Roadside inspection site in California • 19 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
BELL 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 19 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 23, 2026.
A total of 9 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.6. The out-of-service rate is 10.5%, 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 HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. (Hours of Service) with 7 citations, followed by False record of duty status (6 citations). A total of 21 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
19 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
21 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 6 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 11 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.75(a)(4) | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 395.30E-ELDMCCD | HOS (ELD) - Motor carrier coerced a driver to make a false certification of the driver's data entries or record of duty status. | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.79 | Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.62-BEMEI | Windshield wipers inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
9 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CUSTOM BUILDING PRODUCTS LLC | 9926 | GA | 5 |
| 2 | THE SALVATION ARMY A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION | 238055 | CA | 5 |
| 3 | BRADY INDUSTRIES LLC | 198068 | NV | 2 |
| 4 | GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY | 2653397 | CA | 2 |
| 5 | JOLLY TRANS INC | 3389143 | CA | 1 |
| 6 | HS FREIGHTLINES INC | 3304715 | CA | 1 |
| 7 | TRI COUNTIES TRUCKING | 3617570 | CA | 1 |
| 8 | MBPRO INC | 3596960 | OH | 1 |
| 9 | MAY TRUCKING COMPANY | 94081 | OR | 1 |
Recent Inspections
19 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)