BLYTHE
Roadside inspection site in California • 359 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
BLYTHE 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 359 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Sep 11, 2025.
A total of 239 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.9. The out-of-service rate is 13.4%, 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 97 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (55 citations). A total of 62 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
359 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
62 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 97 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 55 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 31 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 14 | 9 | 64.3% |
| 5 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 8 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 1 | 12.5% |
| 9 | 392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 395.8K2-HOSRC | HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 392.9a(a)(1) | Transporting hazmat without authority | General/Admin | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.81-H | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 395.34(a)(1) | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.47(d) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 392.9AA2-OA | 392.9AA2-OA | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 393.102(c) | Exceeding working load limit for tiedowns | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.130B-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 392.2-SLLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 395.8A-HOSPVI | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 393.47(b) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PALO VERDE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT | 2740781 | CA | 57 |
| 2 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 9 |
| 3 | MALLETT & SONS TRUCKING CO INC | 9392 | CA | 6 |
| 4 | PARKING CONCEPTS INC | 2192644 | CA | 6 |
| 5 | PALO VERDE IRRIGATION DISTRICT | 625499 | CA | 5 |
| 6 | EZE TRUCKING LLC | 475073 | CA | 5 |
| 7 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY | 59076 | CA | 4 |
| 8 | MARINO'S AG HARVESTING INC | 4125182 | CA | 4 |
| 9 | ARVIN DOBBS AND DARLENE DOBBS | 781837 | CA | 4 |
| 10 | COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE | 2811336 | CA | 4 |
| 11 | PENSKE TRUCK LEASING CO LP | 327574 | PA | 4 |
| 12 | HELENA AGRI-ENTERPRISES LLC | 86873 | TN | 3 |
| 13 | DY TRANSPORT INC | 1855617 | CA | 3 |
| 14 | CHI EMPLOYEE BENEFIT COMPANY | 3822201 | CA | 3 |
| 15 | EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC | 44064 | AZ | 3 |
| 16 | SUPER LOAD TRANSPORT LLC | 830338 | TX | 3 |
| 17 | H&H RAMSEY TOWING CO | 9517 | CA | 3 |
| 18 | MANAGED TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS CORPORATION | 2875828 | AZ | 3 |
| 19 | REDLION TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3685756 | AZ | 2 |
| 20 | JOHNSON REFRIGERATION INC | 828953 | CA | 2 |
Recent Inspections
359 inspections at this site (page 1 of 15)