NORTH
Roadside inspection site in Washington • 28 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
NORTH 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 28 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Oct 12, 2023.
A total of 27 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.3. The out-of-service rate is 10.7%, 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 8 citations, followed by Lighting devices/reflectors (4 citations). A total of 22 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
28 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
22 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 4 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.70(d) | Coupling devices defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.25(e) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FARMER'S EQUIPMENT CO | 59410 | WA | 2 |
| 2 | RAINIER EXCAVATING INC | 2051659 | WA | 1 |
| 3 | OLEH BOYKO | 2127458 | WA | 1 |
| 4 | KEVIN HOLTEN | 2185736 | WA | 1 |
| 5 | GRADY EXCAVATING INC | 1892626 | WA | 1 |
| 6 | VIA LOGISTICS INC | 2040173 | BC | 1 |
| 7 | GURU MOVERS MOVING | 3884238 | WA | 1 |
| 8 | PLANET EXPRESS TRANSPORT LTD | 2190761 | BC | 1 |
| 9 | OREGON POTATO COMPANY | 494350 | OR | 1 |
| 10 | CRST SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION INC | 1278850 | IN | 1 |
| 11 | QUALITY TRANSPORT INC | 194997 | CA | 1 |
| 12 | TOP WAY LOGISTICS INC | 2778971 | AB | 1 |
| 13 | HERITAGE TRANSPORT LTD | 2068161 | BC | 1 |
| 14 | 1369614 BC LTD | 1253790 | BC | 1 |
| 15 | CEDAR GROVE COMPOSTING INC | 1326172 | WA | 1 |
| 16 | R&N TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3680993 | WA | 1 |
| 17 | TRISTAR TRANSPORT LTD | 1376801 | BC | 1 |
| 18 | KHALIS TRANSPORT INC | 800923 | BC | 1 |
| 19 | BARGREEN-ELLINGSON INC | 813949 | WA | 1 |
| 20 | SCHOLTEN'S EQUIPMENT INC | 230395 | WA | 1 |
Recent Inspections
28 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)