CHALLENGE
Roadside inspection site in California • 26 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
CHALLENGE 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 26 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to May 8, 2025.
A total of 11 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.6. The out-of-service rate is 15.4%, 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 Brake tubing/hoses inadequate (Vehicle Maintenance) with 6 citations, followed by Lighting devices/reflectors (3 citations). A total of 6 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
26 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
6 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 5 | 83.3% |
| 2 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.45B2-B-VAC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 4 | 393.11A1-LRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
11 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NORTH VALLEY FLEET SERVICES INC | 2808228 | CA | 5 |
| 2 | COLLEGE OAK ROAD SOLUTIONS LLC | 4045011 | CA | 5 |
| 3 | AJS TOWING LLC | 2852562 | CA | 4 |
| 4 | FIVE STAR TOWING & TRANSPORT INC | 2371310 | CA | 3 |
| 5 | HB TOWING INC | 2655510 | CA | 2 |
| 6 | CAPITOL CITY AUTOMOTIVE INC | 2762650 | CA | 2 |
| 7 | K & O ENTERPRISES LLC | 2877949 | CA | 1 |
| 8 | CHIMAS TOW | 2942199 | CA | 1 |
| 9 | SAM'S TOWING & TRANSPORT INC | 924648 | CA | 1 |
| 10 | RC TOWING INC | 2684911 | CA | 1 |
| 11 | JAKES TOWING & RECOVERY INC | 1927644 | CA | 1 |
Recent Inspections
26 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)