MONTESANO WA
Roadside inspection site in Washington • 1,726 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
MONTESANO WA is a roadside inspection location in Washington where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 1,726 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 27, 2026.
A total of 844 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.6. The out-of-service rate is 17.1%, 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 283 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (143 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
1,726 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 | 283 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 143 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 86 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 85 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 85 | 7 | 8.2% |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 69 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 64 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 62 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 58 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 58 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 47 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 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 | 46 | 46 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 35 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 6 | 18.2% |
| 17 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 31 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 31 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 28 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.116F-CL | Cargo securement - intermodal containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 27 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 2 | 7.7% |
| 23 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 23 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 22 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 21 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 17 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 3 | 18.8% |
| 37 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 16 | 16 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 12 | 75.0% |
| 42 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 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% |
| 47 | 393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 15 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 3 | 21.4% |
| 50 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VENEER CHIP TRANSPORT INC | 235585 | WA | 46 |
| 2 | WEYERHAEUSER NR COMPANY | 40777 | WA | 23 |
| 3 | SIERRA PACIFIC INDUSTRIES | 518110 | CA | 21 |
| 4 | BRUMFIELD CONSTRUCTION INC | 633079 | WA | 20 |
| 5 | NORTHWEST ROCK INC | 1067016 | WA | 19 |
| 6 | ROGNLIN'S INC | 304648 | WA | 19 |
| 7 | PETROCARD INC | 1351410 | WA | 18 |
| 8 | NICHOLAS WORLEY TRUCKING INC | 2785878 | WA | 16 |
| 9 | GRIND TRANSPORT INC | 1908484 | WA | 16 |
| 10 | CHEHALIS VALLEY TIMBER INCORPORATED | 1192718 | WA | 15 |
| 11 | HOME EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE LLC | 2714701 | CA | 15 |
| 12 | WILLIS TRANSPORTATION LLC | 518142 | WA | 14 |
| 13 | MASON TRUCKING CO INC | 573036 | WA | 13 |
| 14 | TAYLOR TRANSPORT INC | 751258 | WA | 13 |
| 15 | HANNEGAN EXPRESS LLC | 1380652 | WA | 13 |
| 16 | COLBURN TIMBER INC | 1499088 | WA | 13 |
| 17 | HAROLD LEMAY ENTERPRISES INC | 545444 | WA | 11 |
| 18 | HERMANN BROTHERS LOGGING & CONSTRUCTION INC | 547238 | WA | 11 |
| 19 | M & M TRANSPORT INC | 65544 | WA | 11 |
| 20 | ARROW LUMBER & HARDWARE LLC | 1897808 | WA | 10 |
Recent Inspections
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