MERCED
Roadside inspection site in California • 446 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
MERCED 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 446 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 1, 2026.
A total of 244 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.3. The out-of-service rate is 7.8%, 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 85 citations, followed by Speeding 6-10 mph over limit (81 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
446 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 | 85 | 3 | 3.5% |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 81 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 53 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 50 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 41 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 25 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.2SLLHOS | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 4 | 28.6% |
| 8 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 7 | 5 | 71.4% |
| 12 | 392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 1 | 14.3% |
| 14 | 393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 6 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 16 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 20 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| 21 | 392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 26 | 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.45C-BSG | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 395.8D5-HOSF | 395.8D5-HOSF | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 392.2-DMOVE | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 33 | 393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 392.9A-DFSL | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.48A-BLMACBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.128B-CLWV | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.89 | Buses - Missing or inadequate driveshaft protection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MERCED UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT | 2647863 | CA | 110 |
| 2 | LAZ PARKING CALIFORNIA LLC | 2969798 | CA | 17 |
| 3 | MILESTONE EXPRESS INC | 1439657 | CA | 16 |
| 4 | CALI BROTHERS TRUCK LINES INC | 2951213 | CA | 11 |
| 5 | FRANCOMEJIA & SONS INC | 2607729 | CA | 7 |
| 6 | NS TRANSPORTATION INC | 3031832 | CA | 5 |
| 7 | MATE TRANSPORT INC | 3104262 | CA | 5 |
| 8 | HARTEGH TRUCKING INC | 3977653 | CA | 4 |
| 9 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 4 |
| 10 | FARM AND RANCH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC | 3506172 | CA | 3 |
| 11 | ATRIA MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC | 2449810 | KY | 3 |
| 12 | SIGALA TRANSPORT LLC | 2879947 | CA | 3 |
| 13 | BEST FREIGHTLINES INC | 1312590 | CA | 3 |
| 14 | SPEED INTERMODAL | 2418540 | CA | 3 |
| 15 | H G N TRUCKING INC | 3528701 | CA | 3 |
| 16 | SHAH TRANSPORTER INC | 3923821 | CA | 3 |
| 17 | BAINS TRUCKLINE INC | 2943858 | CA | 2 |
| 18 | BT TRANS INC | 3173992 | CA | 2 |
| 19 | EDGAR GARCIA | 2718390 | CA | 2 |
| 20 | RAY'S GARDENING DBA | 2680242 | CA | 2 |
Recent Inspections
446 inspections at this site (page 1 of 18)