GRASSHOPPER
Roadside inspection site in California • 38 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
GRASSHOPPER 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 38 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Aug 13, 2024.
A total of 35 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.9. The out-of-service rate is 7.9%, 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 18 citations, followed by 390.21T(b) (4 citations). A total of 11 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
38 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
11 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 | 18 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 5 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 7 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.30 | Battery improperly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.9a(a)(1) | Transporting hazmat without authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RICHARD L HERRING | 2654230 | CA | 3 |
| 2 | NEW LEGEND INC | 1419483 | AZ | 2 |
| 3 | MILON HOLDINGS LLC | 3718145 | AZ | 1 |
| 4 | NBC TRANSPORT INC | 2102846 | CA | 1 |
| 5 | GRAMATUR INC | 2628328 | CA | 1 |
| 6 | KANG TRUCKING INC | 2914242 | NV | 1 |
| 7 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 1 |
| 8 | KODIAK EXPRESS INC | 2853719 | CA | 1 |
| 9 | ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC | 61163 | OR | 1 |
| 10 | KAD GROUP LOGISTICS INC | 2527314 | IL | 1 |
| 11 | LOADMODE LLC | 3628396 | OH | 1 |
| 12 | GENE HULL TRUCKING INC | 1193919 | CA | 1 |
| 13 | BRAUN EQUIPMENT INC | 2834001 | CA | 1 |
| 14 | PALADIUM TRANSPORTATION INC | 3589868 | IL | 1 |
| 15 | CAMACHO EVERGREEN INC | 3744784 | WA | 1 |
| 16 | NFI INTERACTIVE LOGISTICS LLC | 1486168 | NJ | 1 |
| 17 | GIDENKO LOGISTICS LLC | 3515623 | OR | 1 |
| 18 | DIG IT CONSTRUCTION INC | 1890677 | CA | 1 |
| 19 | 3J&E SOLUTIONS LLC | 3938173 | CA | 1 |
| 20 | MARVIN ROSE | 676225 | CA | 1 |
Recent Inspections
38 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)