RAINBOW
Roadside inspection site in California • 41 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
RAINBOW 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 41 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 25, 2026.
A total of 36 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.9. The out-of-service rate is 24.4%, 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 6 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (3 citations). A total of 20 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
41 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
20 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 2 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 173.24B1-HMBPMC | HM (Bulk Packages) - HM/DG leaking from a bulk package (including associated piping) | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 396.3A1-BARS | Air Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 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 | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CALIFORNIA DEPT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION | 2811287 | CA | 3 |
| 2 | AMERIGAS PROPANE LP | 388004 | PA | 2 |
| 3 | SC COMMERCIAL LLC | 3187286 | CA | 2 |
| 4 | SWAIN OIL TRANSPORT | 1630325 | CA | 2 |
| 5 | J F SHEA CONSTRUCTION INC | 169663 | CA | 1 |
| 6 | MENZIES AVIATION USA INC | 205681 | FL | 1 |
| 7 | JFC INTERNATIONAL INC | 370617 | CA | 1 |
| 8 | AZT AUTOS LLC | 2932214 | MD | 1 |
| 9 | KEMIRA WATER SOLUTIONS INC | 2769721 | IN | 1 |
| 10 | COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION | 589006 | WA | 1 |
| 11 | VANNIS TRUCKING LLC | 2855049 | CA | 1 |
| 12 | ASHMET ENTERPRISES | 4269897 | CA | 1 |
| 13 | JJ URQUIETA LOGISTICS INC | 2876136 | CA | 1 |
| 14 | AKSIX TRUCKING LLC | 4266145 | CA | 1 |
| 15 | AMERICAN BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS SUPPLY CO INC | 251000 | WI | 1 |
| 16 | MCKESSON MEDICAL SURGICAL INC | 191101 | VA | 1 |
| 17 | K & M MEAT CO INC | 628867 | CA | 1 |
| 18 | PLYMOUTH VAN LINES INC | 3757491 | CA | 1 |
| 19 | 40 TANK LINES LLC | 3002275 | CA | 1 |
| 20 | DART CONTAINER CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA | 217295 | MI | 1 |
Recent Inspections
41 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)