REDDING
Roadside inspection site in California • 342 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
REDDING 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 342 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 10, 2026.
A total of 90 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.3. The out-of-service rate is 2.3%, 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 21 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (10 citations). A total of 41 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
342 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
41 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 21 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 9 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 396.5(a) | Oil/grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.50(c) | Steering mechanism defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.83(h) | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 17 | 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.11A1-LBL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.79 | Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.104D-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SHASTA COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION | 2808714 | CA | 116 |
| 2 | COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT | 2656506 | CA | 23 |
| 3 | SHASTA COLLEGE | 2733239 | CA | 16 |
| 4 | T AND S DVBE INC | 2643704 | CA | 12 |
| 5 | DAVID C RATCLIFFE | 2647929 | CA | 11 |
| 6 | DIGNITY HEALTH CONNECTED LIVING | 3009743 | CA | 10 |
| 7 | DILLARD-LEWIS INC | 534459 | NC | 9 |
| 8 | BIG VALLEY SANITATION INC | 2536461 | CA | 7 |
| 9 | DAN PALMER TRUCKING INC | 869833 | CA | 7 |
| 10 | SIMPSON UNIVERSITY | 1880238 | CA | 6 |
| 11 | FALL RIVER JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT | 2656358 | CA | 6 |
| 12 | AXNER EXCAVATING INC | 1994434 | CA | 6 |
| 13 | BURNEY TRANSPORTATION INC | 284825 | CA | 6 |
| 14 | HIGH PERFORMANCE DRYWALL INC | 2700615 | CA | 5 |
| 15 | SHASTA UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT | 2810219 | CA | 4 |
| 16 | UNITED RENTALS NORTH AMERICA INC | 899748 | TX | 4 |
| 17 | GILES EXCAVATING AND PAVING INC | 2753693 | CA | 4 |
| 18 | DAREN C WARREN | 2699820 | CA | 3 |
| 19 | PACHECO UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT | 2652541 | CA | 3 |
| 20 | BLUE STAR GAS FLEET SERVICES | 316141 | CA | 3 |
Recent Inspections
342 inspections at this site (page 1 of 14)