CLOVIS
Roadside inspection site in California • 619 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
CLOVIS 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 619 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 2, 2026.
A total of 50 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.2. The out-of-service rate is 5.0%, 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 13 citations, followed by Inspection/repair/maintenance - general (11 citations). A total of 38 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
619 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
38 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 2 | 15.4% |
| 2 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 1 | 9.1% |
| 3 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| 5 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 8 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.28 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 11 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.207A-STBW | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.207C-SLSB | Suspension - Leaf spring broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 396.3A1-LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.48A-BLMCBAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.62(a) | Windshield wipers inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.201(b) | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 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 | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.93(b) | Failure to equip truck with seatbelts | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.83(h) | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.25E-L | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 396.3A1-DLDSCBBP | Driveline/Driveshaft - More than 1/2 inch (12.7mm) vertical movement (with hand pressure only) of the shaft in the center bearing carrier. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCB | Driveline/Driveshaft - Any missing broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt bearing strap or retainer bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 393.91 | 393.91 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 396.3A1-STLN | Steering - Loose nuts on tie rods/pitman arm/drag link/steering arm/tie rod | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 393.79 | Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CLOVIS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT | 421532 | CA | 425 |
| 2 | CITY OF CLOVIS-PUBLIC TRANSIT | 2808119 | CA | 64 |
| 3 | CENTRAL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT | 2809670 | CA | 12 |
| 4 | LYONS TRANSPORTATION INC | 284767 | CA | 8 |
| 5 | BIG CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT | 2654063 | CA | 7 |
| 6 | PINE RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT | 2654085 | CA | 6 |
| 7 | TOMMY'S WATER TRUCK RENTALS INC | 2043134 | CA | 6 |
| 8 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 6 |
| 9 | DIAMOND LEARNING CENTER INC | 2709793 | CA | 5 |
| 10 | GLOBAL ACADEMY INC | 3656013 | CA | 5 |
| 11 | ASHBROOK ENTERPRISES INC | 2573055 | CA | 5 |
| 12 | AARON CARRIERS INC | 3124049 | CA | 4 |
| 13 | HURRICANE TRANSPORTATION | 3626491 | CA | 3 |
| 14 | TELLEZ & SONS TRANSPORTATION INC | 1336256 | CA | 3 |
| 15 | AGEE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION | 2751712 | CA | 3 |
| 16 | TORO PETROLEUM CORP | 922884 | CA | 3 |
| 17 | IDAHO MILK TRANSPORT LLC | 303084 | ID | 3 |
| 18 | GOLD ARROW ENTERPRISES, INC. | 2663679 | CA | 3 |
| 19 | RIVERDALE ASSEMBLY OF GOD | 1236503 | CA | 3 |
| 20 | SILVAS OIL COMPANY INC | 1300274 | CA | 3 |
Recent Inspections
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