FOWLER
Roadside inspection site in California • 127 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
FOWLER 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 127 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Jan 14, 2026.
A total of 75 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.6. The out-of-service rate is 23.6%, 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 62 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (9 citations). A total of 62 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
127 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
62 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 | 62 | 2 | 3.2% |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 5 | 55.6% |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 5 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 11 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 396.7 | Unsafe operations forbidden | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 392.80(a) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 18 | 393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 19 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.91 | 393.91 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 22 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.130(c) | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 392.9A-DFSL | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 393.93(b) | Failure to equip truck with seatbelts | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 396.13(c) | DVIR not available for inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.102C2-C | Cargo - Sided Vehicle - Insufficient load securement so that it cannot shift or tip to the extent that the vehicle's stability or maneuverability is adversely aff | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 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 | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 393.102B-C | Cargo - Insufficient means to prevent vertical movement | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 387.7A-MC | No proof of financial responsibility | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 393.62(a) | Windshield wipers inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FOWLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT | 2810016 | CA | 36 |
| 2 | J LAW TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3447956 | CA | 10 |
| 3 | ZENO INCORPORATED | 3564107 | CA | 3 |
| 4 | APEX WATER AND PROCESS INC | 4346756 | MN | 3 |
| 5 | FOWLER PACKING COMPANY | 1886963 | CA | 2 |
| 6 | CONTINENTAL BATTERY COMPANY | 194390 | TX | 2 |
| 7 | MIKE CLARK TRUCKING | 2689057 | CA | 2 |
| 8 | EDR LOGISTICS INC | 3729668 | CA | 2 |
| 9 | JESUS HOLGUIN | 3026475 | CA | 1 |
| 10 | EMMETTS EXCAVATION INC | 2730202 | CA | 1 |
| 11 | US FREIGHT INC | 1390958 | NC | 1 |
| 12 | EUGENE KANDARIAN AND KEVIN KANDARIAN | 2854095 | CA | 1 |
| 13 | TABITHA MAX BLUEBERRY FARMS LLC | 2685883 | CA | 1 |
| 14 | ARB TRUCKING INC | 3886115 | CA | 1 |
| 15 | HARVEST SUPPLY INC | 2850551 | CA | 1 |
| 16 | NEW CENTURY TRANSPORT LLC | 1543578 | WA | 1 |
| 17 | EAKMJOT TRANS INC | 4026905 | CA | 1 |
| 18 | RICHARD A GONZALES | 3665476 | CA | 1 |
| 19 | M A P TRANSPORT LLC | 3122647 | CA | 1 |
| 20 | J & H LANDSCAPE GARDENING INC | 2617883 | CA | 1 |
Recent Inspections
127 inspections at this site (page 1 of 6)