EUREKA
Roadside inspection site in California • 267 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
EUREKA 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 267 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 9, 2026.
A total of 38 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.3. The out-of-service rate is 1.9%, 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 8 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (8 citations). A total of 30 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
267 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
30 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 2 | 28.6% |
| 4 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 1 | 14.3% |
| 5 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.50D-B | Steering mechanism defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 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% |
| 23 | 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.79 | Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HUMBOLDT COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION | 2808764 | CA | 53 |
| 2 | EUREKA CITY SCHOOLS A UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT | 2621406 | CA | 52 |
| 3 | HUMBOLDT TRANSIT AUTHORITY | 659212 | CA | 29 |
| 4 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 13 |
| 5 | CUTTEN SCHOOL DISTRICT | 2646248 | CA | 12 |
| 6 | HUMBOLDT SENIOR RESOURCE CENTER INC | 2740813 | CA | 12 |
| 7 | FRESHWATER SCHOOL DISTRICT | 2656315 | CA | 11 |
| 8 | THOMPSON & HARVEY TRANSPORTATION INC | 1477121 | CA | 10 |
| 9 | AT&T SERVICES INC | 333636 | MO | 8 |
| 10 | CAE TRANSPORT INC | 3034841 | CA | 8 |
| 11 | PAPE MATERIAL HANDLING INC | 509932 | OR | 4 |
| 12 | MCCULLOUGH CONSTRUCTION INC | 2671492 | CA | 4 |
| 13 | SOUTH BAY UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT | 2649683 | CA | 4 |
| 14 | VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES INC | 688282 | CA | 4 |
| 15 | BLACK DOG TRAVELS LLC | 2878021 | CA | 3 |
| 16 | OAK HARBOR FREIGHT LINES INC | 8314 | WA | 3 |
| 17 | CALIFORNIA DEPT OF PARKS AND RECREATION | 2626746 | CA | 3 |
| 18 | NICK BARBIERI TRUCKING LLC | 967857 | CA | 3 |
| 19 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 3 |
| 20 | NOYO FORESTRY LLC | 3771060 | CA | 2 |
Recent Inspections
267 inspections at this site (page 1 of 11)