WILLITS
Roadside inspection site in California • 112 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
WILLITS 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 112 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 23, 2025.
A total of 31 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.7. The out-of-service rate is 5.4%, 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 Inoperable required lamps (Vehicle Maintenance) with 11 citations, followed by Inspection/repair/maintenance - general (9 citations). A total of 37 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
112 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
37 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 1 | 9.1% |
| 2 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.50(c) | Steering mechanism defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 393.50D-B | Steering mechanism defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 392.2-SLLIT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 393.11A1-LSLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.11A1-LBL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WILLITS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT | 2652881 | CA | 36 |
| 2 | REDWOOD WASTE SOLUTIONS INC | 3893649 | CA | 10 |
| 3 | WYLATTI RESOURCE MANAGEMENT INC | 2194001 | CA | 10 |
| 4 | SOLID WASTES OF WILLITS INC | 2652593 | CA | 7 |
| 5 | BUD GARMAN CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC | 2619837 | CA | 4 |
| 6 | SPARETIME SUPPLY INC | 1146964 | OR | 4 |
| 7 | MENDO MILL AND LUMBER CO | 2617102 | CA | 3 |
| 8 | MENDOCINO MATERIALS | 3758527 | CA | 3 |
| 9 | ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND DEVELOPMENT INC | 2668172 | CA | 3 |
| 10 | SGS CONSTRUCTION INC | 2695860 | CA | 3 |
| 11 | FOREST W HUNT | 2717509 | CA | 3 |
| 12 | COUNTY OF MENDOCINO | 2616790 | CA | 3 |
| 13 | ROSS MAYFIELD JR | 2712428 | CA | 2 |
| 14 | SHERWOOD VALLEY RANCHERIA-USDA FOOD | 2669940 | CA | 2 |
| 15 | TRACEY MOODY | 3105044 | CA | 2 |
| 16 | SMITH AUTOMOTIVE TOWING & RECOVERY LLC | 3629433 | CA | 2 |
| 17 | JNB LOGISTICS INC | 3516651 | CA | 1 |
| 18 | NEW BERN TRANSPORT CORPORATION | 692947 | NY | 1 |
| 19 | MOGA TRANSPORT INC | 2433339 | CA | 1 |
| 20 | ACOSTA E LLC | 3745302 | CA | 1 |
Recent Inspections
112 inspections at this site (page 1 of 5)