MTN PASS
Roadside inspection site in California • 559 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
MTN PASS 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 559 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 6, 2026.
A total of 449 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.2. The out-of-service rate is 20.2%, 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 Inoperable required lamps (Vehicle Maintenance) with 77 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (46 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
559 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 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 77 | 9 | 11.7% |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 46 | 2 | 4.3% |
| 3 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 40 | 21 | 52.5% |
| 4 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 10 | 35.7% |
| 5 | 395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Hours of Service | 23 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 20 | 95.2% |
| 7 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 18 | 9 | 50.0% |
| 8 | 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | Hours of Service | 15 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 1 | 7.1% |
| 14 | 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 | 14 | 14 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 10 | 1 | 10.0% |
| 18 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 3 | 37.5% |
| 21 | 396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 4 | 50.0% |
| 22 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 5 | 62.5% |
| 23 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 8 | 7 | 87.5% |
| 24 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 3 | 42.9% |
| 26 | 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 395.20BELDNV | Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 6 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 31 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| 33 | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 38 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 395.34C | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to follow the Motor Carrier's and ELD provider's recommendations in resolving the data inconsistency displayed on the ELD. | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 392.9BA-NOREGINTRA | 392.9BA-NOREGINTRA | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 45 | 395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 395.8E1-HOSPVID | HOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 49 | 393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 50 | 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 | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 12 |
| 2 | HR SERVICES LLC | 2439172 | NV | 10 |
| 3 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 5 |
| 4 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 5 |
| 5 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | TN | 5 |
| 6 | XPO LOGISTICS FREIGHT INC | 241829 | MI | 5 |
| 7 | MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD | 74432 | WI | 4 |
| 8 | JP TRANSPORT | 3555307 | AZ | 4 |
| 9 | FEDEX FREIGHT INC | 239039 | AR | 4 |
| 10 | KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC | 428823 | AZ | 4 |
| 11 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 4 |
| 12 | TFORCE FREIGHT INC | 121058 | VA | 3 |
| 13 | VICTORIOUS CARRIER LLC | 3010597 | CA | 3 |
| 14 | SIGNATURE 7 LLC | 2574225 | CA | 3 |
| 15 | C R ENGLAND INC | 28406 | UT | 3 |
| 16 | CENTRAL TRANSPORT LLC | 661173 | MI | 3 |
| 17 | ANDRUS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC | 167651 | UT | 3 |
| 18 | REAGENT CHEMICAL & RESEARCH LLC | 31816 | NJ | 3 |
| 19 | MRS GROUP INC | 2083025 | CA | 3 |
| 20 | PARKE COX TRUCKING CO INC | 123792 | UT | 3 |
Recent Inspections
559 inspections at this site (page 1 of 23)