KERMAN
Roadside inspection site in California • 118 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
KERMAN 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 118 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Feb 24, 2026.
A total of 24 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.5. The out-of-service rate is 5.1%, 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 24 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (5 citations). A total of 28 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
118 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
28 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 | 24 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.93(b) | Failure to equip truck with seatbelts | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.102(a)(1)(iii) | Insufficient means to prevent lateral movement | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 383.91(a) | No CDL endorsement | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.45B2-B-VAC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KERMAN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT | 2653224 | CA | 83 |
| 2 | GOLDEN VALLEY PUMPING CORP | 3220628 | CA | 5 |
| 3 | BAKER COMMODITIES INC | 34909 | CA | 5 |
| 4 | HELENA AGRI-ENTERPRISES LLC | 86873 | TN | 4 |
| 5 | GILL & SANDHU TRANSPORT INC | 2365925 | CA | 2 |
| 6 | EMILIANO P JUAREZ | 2667512 | CA | 1 |
| 7 | CALIFORNIA MFG & ENGINEERING CO | 2694135 | CA | 1 |
| 8 | SANTOS L VARGAS | 1287694 | CA | 1 |
| 9 | CEDAR AVENUE RECYCLING AND TRANSFER STATION LP | 2737798 | CA | 1 |
| 10 | GABRIEL VILLASENORMELGAREJO | 2731291 | CA | 1 |
| 11 | JBS CARRIER INC | 2993302 | CA | 1 |
| 12 | TS TRANSPORTING INC | 1825494 | CA | 1 |
| 13 | JOSE L MUNGUIA JR | 2565009 | CA | 1 |
| 14 | JACK EDWARD FORTE JR | 2932094 | CA | 1 |
| 15 | BRITZ FARMING CORP | 2849665 | CA | 1 |
| 16 | BOB'S HAULAWAY | 3091895 | CA | 1 |
| 17 | E&S TRANSPORT LLC | 3546667 | CA | 1 |
| 18 | MEMO'S TRANSPORT INC | 3233327 | CA | 1 |
| 19 | RJ TRANSPORT ALLIANCE INC | 2978280 | CA | 1 |
| 20 | JUAN HINOJOSA | 2719747 | CA | 1 |
Recent Inspections
118 inspections at this site (page 1 of 5)