CARSON SCALE
Roadside inspection site in California • 153 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
CARSON SCALE 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 153 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Oct 29, 2025.
A total of 140 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.1. The out-of-service rate is 13.1%, 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 47 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (17 citations). A total of 61 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
153 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
61 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 | 47 | 1 | 2.1% |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 3 | 17.6% |
| 3 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 1 | 9.1% |
| 4 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 9 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | Unknown | 2 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.128 | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 397.3 | State/local laws ordinances regulations | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 396.5(a) | Oil/grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 397.3-SLL | State/Local Laws - Driving/parking a CMV containing hazardous materials in violation of local regulations/laws/ordinances in the jurisdiction being operated | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 392.2SLSCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 172.200A-HMSPSNSP | Hazmat shipping papers missing/inadequate | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 392.9AA1 | 392.9AA1 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 393.81-H | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 173.22A2-HMNBSUP | 173.22A2-HMNBSUP | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 172.504(a) | Placarding - table 1 materials | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 172.516(c)(6) | Placard damaged deteriorated or obscured | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC COMMERCIAL LLC | 3187286 | CA | 3 |
| 2 | KAG WEST ENERGY LLC | 134406 | CA | 3 |
| 3 | NEWPORT MEAT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INC | 1819723 | CA | 2 |
| 4 | JET ENERGY INC | 1790007 | CA | 2 |
| 5 | SALDANA & SONS TRUCKING INC | 2894692 | CA | 2 |
| 6 | HEPTA RUN INC | 1168426 | TX | 2 |
| 7 | VAN DYK TANK LINES INC | 1285259 | CA | 2 |
| 8 | DISTRIBUTOR OPERATIONS INC | 399953 | TX | 2 |
| 9 | EFFICIENT X-RAY INC | 1918147 | CA | 2 |
| 10 | MJ INDUSTRIES INC | 1597503 | CA | 2 |
| 11 | ACTION FREIGHT INTERNATIONAL | 2773044 | CA | 2 |
| 12 | NERSES AKOP TEKEIAN | 2511540 | CA | 1 |
| 13 | T-Y NURSERY INC | 140654 | CA | 1 |
| 14 | COMPASS GROUP USA INC | 132504 | NC | 1 |
| 15 | PREMIO COMPUTER | 2750212 | CA | 1 |
| 16 | COOPER TRANSPORT INC | 3217235 | CA | 1 |
| 17 | VEYER LOGISTICS | 431282 | FL | 1 |
| 18 | RED FAMILY TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3861262 | NV | 1 |
| 19 | HUNT ENTERPRISES, INC. | 2661372 | CA | 1 |
| 20 | INGARDIA BROS PRODUCE INC | 3317731 | CA | 1 |
Recent Inspections
153 inspections at this site (page 1 of 7)