CARSON SCALES
Roadside inspection site in California • 613 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
CARSON SCALES 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 613 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 3, 2026.
A total of 511 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.8. The out-of-service rate is 6.0%, 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 Inoperable required lamps (Vehicle Maintenance) with 87 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (67 citations). A total of 81 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
613 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
81 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 87 | 3 | 3.4% |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 67 | 10 | 14.9% |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 39 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 38 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 13 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 8 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 17 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 5 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.207A-SUBL | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 33 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.75B-TF | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 396.7 | Unsafe operations forbidden | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.75A4-PBME | Tires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 44 | 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.45B2-B-VAC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.201(d) | Frame accessories improperly attached | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 177.800C-HMTMC | Hazmat security plan not developed | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COMPASS GROUP USA INC | 132504 | NC | 9 |
| 2 | KAMS AUTOMOTIVE INC | 2697018 | CA | 6 |
| 3 | ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR COMPANY OF LOS ANGELES LLC | 2022631 | CA | 6 |
| 4 | ERBE CONSTRUCTION CO | 2709593 | CA | 5 |
| 5 | VAN LINGEN BODY SHOP INC | 2604744 | CA | 5 |
| 6 | BRIDGES EXPRESS | 2119544 | CA | 5 |
| 7 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 4 |
| 8 | CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS INC | 277907 | TX | 3 |
| 9 | CALIFORNIA MOTOR CLUB, INC. | 2704308 | CA | 3 |
| 10 | JABI ENTERPRISES, INC. | 2733587 | CA | 3 |
| 11 | BRIDGETOWN TRANSPORT INC | 3375790 | CA | 3 |
| 12 | ARYA ICE CREAM DIST CO INC | 2651025 | CA | 3 |
| 13 | REGENCY ENTERPRISES INC | 970060 | GA | 3 |
| 14 | PURITAN BAKERY | 964316 | CA | 3 |
| 15 | WINGS CARTAGE INC | 1322296 | CA | 3 |
| 16 | CYLINDER ENTERPRISES INC | 2687969 | CA | 3 |
| 17 | MONZON & SON ENTERPRISES INC | 2709192 | CA | 3 |
| 18 | PRECISION WORKS INC | 2961460 | CA | 3 |
| 19 | IQ TOTAL SOURCE LLC | 3686730 | CA | 2 |
| 20 | TUTASH EXPRESS INC | 3487141 | IL | 2 |
Recent Inspections
613 inspections at this site (page 1 of 25)