GRAPEVINE
Roadside inspection site in California • 731 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
GRAPEVINE 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 731 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Sep 12, 2025.
A total of 403 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.0. The out-of-service rate is 22.3%, 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 127 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (88 citations). A total of 56 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
731 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
56 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 127 | 23 | 18.1% |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 88 | 1 | 1.1% |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 86 | 27 | 31.4% |
| 4 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 80 | 80 | 100.0% |
| 5 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 52 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 48 | 48 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 41 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 5 | 45.5% |
| 12 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 5 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 5 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 28 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 396.5(a) | Oil/grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 32 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 392.71(a) | Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.30 | Battery improperly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 172.516(c)(6) | Placard damaged deteriorated or obscured | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 172.201(a)(2) | Hazmat shipping paper format incorrect | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 172.202(b) | Hazmat description incomplete | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 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% |
| 42 | 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.67(c)(7)(v) | Tires - other defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 393.45(a) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 36 |
| 2 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 28 |
| 3 | OLDENKAMP TRUCKING INC | 685979 | CA | 26 |
| 4 | WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC | 63585 | AR | 23 |
| 5 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 19 |
| 6 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | TN | 13 |
| 7 | WERNER ENTERPRISES INC | 53467 | NE | 9 |
| 8 | C R ENGLAND INC | 28406 | UT | 8 |
| 9 | MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD | 74432 | WI | 8 |
| 10 | H F COX INC | 228093 | CA | 8 |
| 11 | FOSTER POULTRY FARMS LLC | 80403 | CA | 8 |
| 12 | HARRIS RANCH BEEF COMPANY | 1058067 | CA | 8 |
| 13 | KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC | 428823 | AZ | 7 |
| 14 | CENTRAL TRANSPORT LLC | 661173 | MI | 7 |
| 15 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 6 |
| 16 | PENSKE TRUCK LEASING CO LP | 327574 | PA | 6 |
| 17 | MVT SERVICES LLC | 270179 | NM | 5 |
| 18 | CRST EXPEDITED INC | 53773 | IA | 5 |
| 19 | UNFI TRANSPORT LLC | 179097 | RI | 5 |
| 20 | WESTERN GRAIN & MILLING INC | 1737285 | CA | 5 |
Recent Inspections
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