SANGER
Roadside inspection site in California • 35 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
SANGER 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 35 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 11, 2025.
A total of 10 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.7. The out-of-service rate is 11.4%, 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 8 citations, followed by Steering system components worn (2 citations). A total of 13 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
35 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
13 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 | 8 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.106D-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 4 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.45B2-B-VAC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 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% |
| 9 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 392.80(a) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 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 | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
10 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WESTERN GRAIN & MILLING INC | 1737285 | CA | 14 |
| 2 | SANGER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT | 2647721 | CA | 9 |
| 3 | BRENT R NADEN | 1429086 | CA | 5 |
| 4 | HIGHLAND FREIGHT LLC | 3841501 | CA | 1 |
| 5 | COVE RANCH MANAGEMENT | 2599624 | CA | 1 |
| 6 | MELKONIAN ENTERPRISES INC | 2653279 | CA | 1 |
| 7 | EFI ENGINEERING INC | 3464372 | CA | 1 |
| 8 | GREGORIO TREJO | 2699717 | CA | 1 |
| 9 | LA MORENA WHOLESALE MEXICAN FOODS, INC. | 2622864 | CA | 1 |
| 10 | DAVE CHRISTIAN CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 2734173 | CA | 1 |
Recent Inspections
35 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)