GARSON CHECKSITE
Roadside inspection site in Nevada • 3,529 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
GARSON CHECKSITE is a roadside inspection location in Nevada where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 3,529 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 31, 2026.
A total of 2,117 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.0. The out-of-service rate is 10.0%, 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 266 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (237 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
3,529 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 | 266 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 237 | 24 | 10.1% |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 160 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 121 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 109 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 106 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 94 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 74 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 64 | 2 | 3.1% |
| 10 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 64 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 59 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 58 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 50 | 1 | 2.0% |
| 14 | 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 50 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 44 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 43 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 42 | 7 | 16.7% |
| 18 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 42 | 1 | 2.4% |
| 19 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 41 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 37 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 36 | 5 | 13.9% |
| 22 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 36 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 1 | 3.0% |
| 25 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 32 | 5 | 15.6% |
| 26 | 376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | Unknown | 32 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | Hours of Service | 29 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | Hours of Service | 28 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | Driver Fitness | 26 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 14 | 58.3% |
| 31 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 23 | 2 | 8.7% |
| 32 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 23 | 17 | 73.9% |
| 33 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 387.301(a) | 387.301(a) | General/Admin | 22 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 19 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | Hours of Service | 19 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | Driver Fitness | 19 | 4 | 21.1% |
| 39 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 392.9AA1 | 392.9AA1 | Unsafe Driving | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 392.9b(a) | 392.9b(a) | Unsafe Driving | 18 | 2 | 11.1% |
| 45 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 16 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 392.9A3 | Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 392.9a(a)(1) | Transporting hazmat without authority | General/Admin | 15 | 14 | 93.3% |
| 49 | 395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Hours of Service | 14 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC | 63585 | AR | 70 |
| 2 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 33 |
| 3 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 20 |
| 4 | SPEED INTERMODAL | 2418540 | CA | 18 |
| 5 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 18 |
| 6 | PENSKE LOGISTICS LLC | 268015 | PA | 17 |
| 7 | FTI EXPRESS INC | 3201124 | CA | 17 |
| 8 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 16 |
| 9 | IMC LOGISTICS LLC | 292991 | TN | 15 |
| 10 | CHEEMA TRUCKLINE LLC | 3014873 | CA | 15 |
| 11 | FERRELLGAS L P | 89243 | MO | 14 |
| 12 | AILO LOGISTICS | 422227 | CA | 14 |
| 13 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 13 |
| 14 | A & G TRANSPORT INC | 1994604 | CA | 13 |
| 15 | CARROLL'S LLC | 407183 | FL | 12 |
| 16 | J & S DRAYAGE LLC | 2041829 | TX | 12 |
| 17 | FEDEX FREIGHT INC | 239039 | AR | 12 |
| 18 | BAINS TRUCKLINE INC | 2943858 | CA | 11 |
| 19 | MAY TRUCKING COMPANY | 94081 | OR | 11 |
| 20 | FREIGHT LINE EXPRESS TRUCKING INC | 1279465 | CA | 10 |
Recent Inspections
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