RAINBOW 686
Roadside inspection site in California • 498 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
RAINBOW 686 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 498 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 19, 2026.
A total of 351 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.9. The out-of-service rate is 18.1%, 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 Brake tubing/hoses inadequate (Vehicle Maintenance) with 43 citations, followed by Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (28 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
498 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 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 43 | 40 | 93.0% |
| 2 | 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 | 28 | 28 | 100.0% |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 24 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 3 | 14.3% |
| 5 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 2 | 10.5% |
| 6 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 4 | 50.0% |
| 13 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 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 | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 21 | 393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| 25 | 393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 26 | 393.95K-EE | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices inadequate flag size | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 32 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.128B-CLWV | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.110B2II-C | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 44 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.95A3 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.48A-BLMACBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.110C-C | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 396.3A1-ALATR | Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 18 |
| 2 | RALPHS GROCERY CO | 658513 | CA | 16 |
| 3 | COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION | 589006 | WA | 14 |
| 4 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 11 |
| 5 | C R ENGLAND INC | 28406 | UT | 10 |
| 6 | SHAMROCK FOODS COMPANY | 54336 | AZ | 9 |
| 7 | HUB GROUP DEDICATED LLC | 801828 | IL | 5 |
| 8 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 5 |
| 9 | UNFI TRANSPORT LLC | 179097 | RI | 5 |
| 10 | NATIONAL RETAIL TRANSPORTATION INC | 179864 | NJ | 4 |
| 11 | ROOFLINE INC | 739235 | TX | 4 |
| 12 | LIVING SPACES FURNITURE LLC | 3427792 | CA | 3 |
| 13 | AMMG EXPRESS LLC | 4162631 | CA | 3 |
| 14 | PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION | 729449 | CA | 3 |
| 15 | PENSKE LOGISTICS LLC | 268015 | PA | 3 |
| 16 | SOUTHWEST TRADERS INCORPORATED | 430314 | CA | 3 |
| 17 | TREE SAP FARMS LLC | 1936144 | TX | 3 |
| 18 | SURE SHOT TRANSIT SOLUTIONS LLC | 3193098 | CA | 3 |
| 19 | US FOODS INC | 358597 | IL | 3 |
| 20 | SPECTRUM PRODUCTION LLC | 3332790 | CA | 3 |
Recent Inspections
498 inspections at this site (page 1 of 20)