LOWELL OR
Roadside inspection site in Oregon • 550 inspections on record
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)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 48 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 44 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 35 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 35 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 33 | 33 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 20 | 6 | 30.0% |
| 9 | 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 | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | Hours of Service | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 10 | 5 | 50.0% |
| 12 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours of Service | 9 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.48A-BI-TSA | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 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 | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 5 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
| 28 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours of Service | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 31 | 395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 37 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (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 Tim | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 180.415-HMTMC | HM (Testing) - Failing to properly mark cargo tank test dates as required | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 47 | 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CONTRACT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS CO | 188891 | OH | 12 |
| 2 | ZAK'S SERVICES INC | 3079763 | OR | 9 |
| 3 | THOMAS H IRELAND INC | 450052 | OR | 8 |
| 4 | MORRIS O NELSON & SONS INC | 11064 | OR | 7 |
| 5 | ED'S TRUCKING LLC | 1515240 | OR | 7 |
| 6 | ISSAC TRANSPORT LLC | 3018777 | OR | 5 |
| 7 | SIERRA PACIFIC INDUSTRIES | 518110 | CA | 5 |
| 8 | A & R BROS INC | 2965112 | CA | 4 |
| 9 | GFI NEVADA LLC | 2828836 | NV | 4 |
| 10 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 4 |
| 11 | DARIUS EXPRESS LLC | 1443432 | OR | 4 |
| 12 | GILLSON EXPRESS LLC | 2576211 | WA | 4 |
| 13 | PACIFIC CHANNEL TRANSPORTATION LLC | 4017877 | OR | 4 |
| 14 | ORCA GLOBAL EXPRESS LTD | 2545814 | BC | 3 |
| 15 | CEVA CONTRACT LOGISTICS US INC | 187774 | TX | 3 |
| 16 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 3 |
| 17 | PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC | 91805 | TN | 3 |
| 18 | FISHER LAND COMPANY | 695216 | OR | 3 |
| 19 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 3 |
| 20 | P2C TRANSPORT LLC | 4092106 | WA | 3 |
Recent Inspections
550 inspections at this site (page 1 of 22)