MADERA
Roadside inspection site in California • 242 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
MADERA 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 242 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 30, 2026.
A total of 82 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.3. The out-of-service rate is 16.9%, 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 52 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (33 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
242 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
100 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 | 52 | 4 | 7.7% |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 33 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 1 | 12.5% |
| 5 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 3 | 37.5% |
| 6 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 6 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 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 | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.62(a) | Windshield wipers inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.11A1-LRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 22 | 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 | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 393.45B2-B-VAC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.11B-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 34 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 38 | 393.79 | Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.55A-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 393.205A-WRBH | Wheel/rim defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 393.40A-B | Inadequate brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GOLDEN VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT | 2671122 | CA | 36 |
| 2 | LIBERTY CHARTER SCHOOL | 2763857 | CA | 22 |
| 3 | MV PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION INC | 1205759 | TX | 21 |
| 4 | RICHIE IEST FARMS INC | 806272 | CA | 11 |
| 5 | MADERA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT | 2645698 | CA | 9 |
| 6 | TALLEY TRANSPORTATION | 68751 | CA | 9 |
| 7 | DHALIWAL BROS CARRIER INC | 1230832 | CA | 8 |
| 8 | TRANSCORP CARRIERS INC | 2725477 | CA | 8 |
| 9 | MENA TRANSPORT LLC | 2714101 | CA | 6 |
| 10 | REEVE TRUCKING COMPANY INC | 290187 | CA | 6 |
| 11 | SECOND GENERATION TRUCKING LLC | 2853731 | CA | 6 |
| 12 | T & S TOWING & ROAD SERVICE | 2751901 | CA | 5 |
| 13 | NICOLAS ZAMORA | 2738885 | CA | 4 |
| 14 | GURSIMRAN TRANSPORT INC | 3104269 | CA | 3 |
| 15 | A P XPRESS INC | 3901228 | CA | 3 |
| 16 | AMANCIO LOPEZ | 2655388 | CA | 3 |
| 17 | FIVE RIVER CARGO INC | 3139974 | CA | 3 |
| 18 | SAMMY CHAVIRA | 2848450 | CA | 3 |
| 19 | TERI & BROTHERS TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2813523 | CA | 3 |
| 20 | IRRAEL RAMIREZ RAMIREZ | 3110079 | CA | 3 |
Recent Inspections
242 inspections at this site (page 1 of 10)