LOWELL OR

Roadside inspection site in Oregon • 550 inspections on record

OOS Rate: 25.5%
Total Inspections
550
OOS Rate
25.5%
OOS Inspections
140
Unique Carriers
409
HazMat Inspections
0
Avg Violations
1.2
Name
LOWELL OR
State
Oregon (OR)
Facility Type
Total Inspections
550
OOS Rate
25.5%
Active Since
Jan 1, 2020
Latest Inspection
Mar 19, 2026

About This Inspection Site

LOWELL OR is a roadside inspection location in Oregon where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 550 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 19, 2026.

A total of 409 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.2. The out-of-service rate is 25.5%, 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 No proof of periodic inspection (Vehicle Maintenance) with 48 citations, followed by Slack adjuster defective (44 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.

Inspection Level Breakdown

550 inspections by CVSA level

Top Violations

100 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)

#CodeDescriptionBASIC CategoryCitationsOOSOOS %
1396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspectionVehicle Maintenance480
2393.47ESlack adjuster defectiveVehicle Maintenance440
3395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty statusHours of Service350
4395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and MannerHours of Service350
5395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribedHours of Service3333100.0%
6393.53B-BSteering system components wornVehicle Maintenance290
7393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance240
8395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)Hours of Service20630.0%
9396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combinationVehicle Maintenance1515100.0%
10395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on dutyHours of Service1111100.0%
11395.8E-HOSPDOOSFalse record of duty statusHours of Service10550.0%
12395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.Hours of Service90
13395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of serviceHours of Service88100.0%
14393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance88100.0%
15393.48A-BI-TSAInoperative/defective brakesVehicle Maintenance88100.0%
16393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATISVehicle Maintenance77100.0%
17393.9A-LILInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance60
18393.43A-TPVBrake - relay emergency valveVehicle Maintenance66100.0%
19390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOTGeneral/Admin50
20393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defectiveVehicle Maintenance50
21396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspectionVehicle Maintenance50
22393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance50
23393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance55100.0%
24395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOSHours of Service50
25395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and TimeHours of Service50
26393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance55100.0%
27395.3(a)(2)Driving beyond 11-hour driving limitHours of Service5360.0%
28392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving40
29393.43D-BBrake - relay emergency valveVehicle Maintenance44100.0%
30395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. TimeHours of Service4125.0%
31395.3A3IIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutesHours of Service40
32395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hoursHours of Service40
33393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance40
34393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance40
35390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MCGeneral/Admin40
36395.3(a)(3)(i)395.3(a)(3)(i)Hours of Service3266.7%
37393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance30
38395.30(b)(1)Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELDHours of Service30
39395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and TimHours of Service30
40396.5B-LFuel system leakVehicle Maintenance20
41393.47(e)Slack adjuster defectiveVehicle Maintenance20
42393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.Vehicle Maintenance20
43393.11A1-CSURRLighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance20
44396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hubVehicle Maintenance22100.0%
45180.415-HMTMCHM (Testing) - Failing to properly mark cargo tank test dates as requiredHazardous Materials20
46393.47(a)Brake chamber - cracked/brokenVehicle Maintenance2150.0%
47393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall areaVehicle Maintenance20
48393.9A-LCLInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance20
49391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agencyDriver Fitness22100.0%
50393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.Vehicle Maintenance22100.0%
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Top Carriers Inspected

20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site

Recent Inspections

550 inspections at this site (page 1 of 22)

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
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