PARAMOUNT
Roadside inspection site in California • 170 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
PARAMOUNT 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 170 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 18, 2026.
A total of 27 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.6. The out-of-service rate is 7.1%, 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 17 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (8 citations). A total of 40 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
170 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
40 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 17 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 5 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.83D-ELNGPB | Exhaust System - Other than Gasoline - Exhaust system leaking or discharging under the chassis more than 15 inches (38.1 cm) forward of the rear-most part of the | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 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 | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 16 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.81-H | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.47D2-BLTBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 396.3A1-ALATR | Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.30 | Battery improperly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.55A-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.207A-STCB | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS | 1151228 | CA | 72 |
| 2 | BENNETT MOTOR EXPRESS LLC | 92693 | GA | 11 |
| 3 | MAXINE F HARTWELL | 2667861 | CA | 11 |
| 4 | MJ INDUSTRIES INC | 1597503 | CA | 8 |
| 5 | NON STOP TRANSPORTATION INC | 1893073 | CA | 7 |
| 6 | FIRST STUDENT INC | 354406 | OH | 7 |
| 7 | CORT BUSINESS SERVICES CORPORATION | 312005 | VA | 6 |
| 8 | BARNHART CRANE AND RIGGING CO | 536 | TN | 6 |
| 9 | MOUNTAIN VALLEY EXPRESS LLC | 172279 | CA | 6 |
| 10 | BORDER RECAPPING LLC | 3225923 | TX | 6 |
| 11 | ORANGE CORROSION SERVICES INC | 2725008 | CA | 4 |
| 12 | BAYVIEW ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC | 1722674 | CA | 3 |
| 13 | FMJ FREIGHT & LOGISTICS LLC | 3213676 | CA | 3 |
| 14 | JOBBERS WHOLESALE INC | 2105572 | CA | 3 |
| 15 | RUBIO'S FLEET | 2967722 | CA | 3 |
| 16 | EXCELLENCE PEST & TERMITES INC | 3932493 | CA | 2 |
| 17 | BEST BABY LOVE WHOLESALE INC | 4303856 | CA | 2 |
| 18 | A T APOLLO TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 2808918 | CA | 1 |
| 19 | THE EUROPA MARKET COMPANY INC | 972862 | MO | 1 |
| 20 | WORLDWIDE SNACKS LLC | 4496489 | CA | 1 |
Recent Inspections
170 inspections at this site (page 1 of 7)