CERES AREA
Roadside inspection site in California • 341 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
CERES AREA 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 341 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 24, 2026.
A total of 63 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.4. The out-of-service rate is 3.5%, 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 Inspection/repair/maintenance - general (Vehicle Maintenance) with 19 citations, followed by Brake tubing/hoses inadequate (13 citations). A total of 41 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
341 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
41 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 | 19 | 2 | 10.5% |
| 2 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 2 | 15.4% |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 2 | 20.0% |
| 5 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 393.207B-AALPME | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.47D2-BLTBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.40A-B | Inadequate brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.43E-BBST | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CERES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT | 2647498 | CA | 73 |
| 2 | ROCK STAR LUXURY LIMOS LLC | 2710100 | CA | 25 |
| 3 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 20 |
| 4 | VITO TRUCKING LLC | 1476470 | CA | 14 |
| 5 | TRY-US TRANSPORTATION INC | 1460150 | CA | 11 |
| 6 | CLAWSON TRUCKING CO LLC | 726410 | CA | 9 |
| 7 | WHITE HAWK CARRIERS INC | 2866642 | CA | 9 |
| 8 | VIVALON | 2663010 | CA | 9 |
| 9 | GREENWOOD MOTOR LINES INC | 63391 | OH | 8 |
| 10 | SKS ROADLINES INC | 3748899 | CA | 8 |
| 11 | NAHAL EXPRESS INC | 2917175 | CA | 8 |
| 12 | DOUBLE M XPRESS INC | 2416270 | CA | 7 |
| 13 | B S D TRANSPORT INC | 3117594 | CA | 6 |
| 14 | LEGACY LIMOUSINE SERVICE INC | 2694262 | CA | 6 |
| 15 | SHOFFNERS ENTERPRISES INC | 2849859 | CA | 5 |
| 16 | LONGHAUL LOGISTICS INC | 3354989 | CA | 5 |
| 17 | K7 GROUP LLC | 2549005 | CA | 5 |
| 18 | GARALD W GRIDER | 2659271 | CA | 5 |
| 19 | FIVE RIVERS FREIGHTS LLC | 3918326 | CA | 5 |
| 20 | PACAHUALAS TRUCKING LLC | 3756729 | CA | 4 |
Recent Inspections
341 inspections at this site (page 1 of 14)