SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALE
Roadside inspection site in California • 12,677 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALE 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 12,677 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 2, 2026.
A total of 5,875 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.4. The out-of-service rate is 22.6%, 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 2,940 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (1,025 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
12,677 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 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2,940 | 66 | 2.2% |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1,025 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 957 | 390 | 40.8% |
| 4 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 751 | 227 | 30.2% |
| 5 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 537 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 519 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 392 | 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 | 323 | 323 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 268 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 265 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 262 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 257 | 250 | 97.3% |
| 13 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 233 | 28 | 12.0% |
| 14 | 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | 232 | 5 | 2.2% |
| 15 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 228 | 16 | 7.0% |
| 16 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 223 | 6 | 2.7% |
| 17 | 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 | 222 | 221 | 99.5% |
| 18 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 210 | 2 | 1.0% |
| 19 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 198 | 41 | 20.7% |
| 20 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 190 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 183 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 164 | 1 | 0.6% |
| 23 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 159 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 159 | 40 | 25.2% |
| 25 | 393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 154 | 5 | 3.2% |
| 26 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 136 | 129 | 94.9% |
| 27 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 134 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 133 | 87 | 65.4% |
| 29 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 125 | 11 | 8.8% |
| 30 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 115 | 11 | 9.6% |
| 31 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 112 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 95 | 73 | 76.8% |
| 33 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 95 | 93 | 97.9% |
| 34 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 89 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 89 | 89 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 89 | 49 | 55.1% |
| 37 | 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 88 | 46 | 52.3% |
| 38 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 84 | 25 | 29.8% |
| 39 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 79 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 77 | 5 | 6.5% |
| 41 | 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 76 | 5 | 6.6% |
| 42 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 71 | 17 | 23.9% |
| 43 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 71 | 52 | 73.2% |
| 44 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 71 | 63 | 88.7% |
| 45 | 393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 71 | 3 | 4.2% |
| 46 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 70 | 27 | 38.6% |
| 47 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 70 | 36 | 51.4% |
| 48 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 67 | 54 | 80.6% |
| 49 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 65 | 54 | 83.1% |
| 50 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 63 | 12 | 19.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WESTERN EXPRESS TRANSPORTERS INC | 1136287 | AZ | 92 |
| 2 | CB HARVESTING LLC | 1770034 | CA | 67 |
| 3 | DANNY HERMAN TRUCKING INC | 50467 | TN | 63 |
| 4 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 54 |
| 5 | WERNER ENTERPRISES INC | 53467 | NE | 50 |
| 6 | VALUE TRUCK OF AZ LLC | 822809 | TX | 50 |
| 7 | MDD LOGISTICS INC | 2369633 | CA | 45 |
| 8 | SMD LOGISTICS INC | 1037092 | AZ | 43 |
| 9 | HARRISON FARMS TRUCKING LLC | 2412302 | AZ | 41 |
| 10 | JMJ EQUIPMENT TRANSPORT INC | 693784 | AZ | 41 |
| 11 | ADD EXPRESS INC | 570357 | CA | 37 |
| 12 | WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC | 63585 | AR | 36 |
| 13 | NATURES PRIDE TRANSPORT LLC | 4062771 | CA | 36 |
| 14 | TRANSPORTES TERRESTRES VALDEZ SA DE CV | 2473066 | CA | 34 |
| 15 | BASSETTI FARMS LLC | 1056099 | CA | 33 |
| 16 | TBINXPRESS LLC | 2349777 | CA | 31 |
| 17 | OSTERKAMP TRUCKING INC | 56427 | CA | 31 |
| 18 | GH DAIRY | 1134221 | AZ | 31 |
| 19 | LOGITRANS INC | 2899531 | CA | 30 |
| 20 | NATURE JOY HARVEST LLC | 3436880 | CA | 30 |
Recent Inspections
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