SB SANTA NELLA PLATFORM SCALES
Roadside inspection site in California • 339 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
SB SANTA NELLA PLATFORM SCALES 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 339 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 2, 2026.
A total of 306 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 10.1. The out-of-service rate is 49.6%, meaning a significant portion 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 617 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (352 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
339 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
100 violation codes cited at this site (page 2 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 52 | 393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 1 | 12.5% |
| 53 | 393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 54 | 393.11B-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 55 | 177.801-HMHCNP | HM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain | Hazardous Materials | 7 | 0 | — |
| 56 | 392.2-SLLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 57 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 58 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 59 | 396.5A-HNL | Oil/grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 60 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 61 | 396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 62 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 63 | 393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 64 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 65 | 393.207B-AALPME | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 66 | 393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 67 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 68 | 177.823A-HMPMCNP50% | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | Hazardous Materials | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 69 | 393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 70 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 | — |
| 71 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 72 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 73 | 392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 74 | 393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 75 | 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 76 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 77 | 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 78 | 393.9B-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp obscured | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 79 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 80 | 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 81 | 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 82 | 393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 83 | 392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 84 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 85 | 393.126B-CIM | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 86 | 395.8F12-HOSM | 395.8F12-HOSM | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 87 | 393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 88 | 395.8D10-HOSF | 395.8D10-HOSF | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 89 | 393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 90 | 393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 91 | 393.9B-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) obscured | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 92 | 177.817E2-HMHC | HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible. | Hazardous Materials | 3 | 0 | — |
| 93 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 94 | 393.205A-WRBH | Wheel/rim defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 95 | 393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 96 | 393.207C-SBML | Suspension - Broken main leaf spring | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 97 | 393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 98 | 393.83H | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 99 | 172.502A1-HMPP | Placarding general requirements | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 0 | — |
| 100 | 392.71A-D | Driver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE MORNING STAR TRUCKING CO LLC | 2657958 | CA | 8 |
| 2 | E & R TRANSPORTATION INC | 2064518 | CA | 6 |
| 3 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 4 |
| 4 | SUNRISE TRUCKING INC | 842889 | CA | 4 |
| 5 | CFR HEAVY HAUL LLC | 3974784 | CA | 3 |
| 6 | LDI TRUCKING INC | 1074419 | CA | 2 |
| 7 | KANGAROO DREAMS LLC | 1433383 | TX | 2 |
| 8 | YOUNG'S INC | 4068052 | CA | 2 |
| 9 | JNB LOGISTICS INC | 3516651 | CA | 2 |
| 10 | J & L ALVAREZ TRUCKING INC | 2624885 | CA | 2 |
| 11 | EAV TRANSPORTATION INC | 4313890 | CA | 2 |
| 12 | IDEAL FURNITURE TRANSPORT LLC | 3571700 | CA | 2 |
| 13 | WEST COAST EXPRESS ENTERPRISE INC | 1068168 | CA | 2 |
| 14 | RIVERSIDE DC | 156237 | CA | 2 |
| 15 | SIGALA TRANSPORT LLC | 2879947 | CA | 2 |
| 16 | IOWA MOTOR TRUCK TRANSPORT INC | 313015 | IA | 2 |
| 17 | LUIS SEGURA TRUCKING INC | 2956820 | CA | 2 |
| 18 | FIVE RIVER TRUCKING INC | 2577297 | CA | 2 |
| 19 | HSD FREIGHT INC | 3450077 | CA | 1 |
| 20 | NORTH STATES LOGISTICS | 3155337 | CA | 1 |
Recent Inspections
339 inspections at this site (page 1 of 14)