NORTHBOUND
Roadside inspection site in Washington • 47 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
NORTHBOUND 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 47 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 28, 2023.
A total of 46 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.0. The out-of-service rate is 14.9%, 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 31 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (17 citations). A total of 22 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
47 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 | 31 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 4 | 36.4% |
| 4 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 5 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| 6 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 392.9b(a) | 392.9b(a) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PACIFIC GATEWAY SOLUTIONS LLC | 4094983 | OR | 2 |
| 2 | FULLER CABINETS INC | 3227427 | OR | 1 |
| 3 | BILL'S TRUCKING LTD | 852472 | BC | 1 |
| 4 | MANNEY TRANSPORT LTD | 1941466 | BC | 1 |
| 5 | VESSEY & SONS INC | 633070 | WA | 1 |
| 6 | BISON TRANSPORT INC | 245330 | MB | 1 |
| 7 | KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC | 428823 | AZ | 1 |
| 8 | MARIO H FLORES RAMOS | 1837323 | CA | 1 |
| 9 | PENINSULA ALLIANCE | 3150266 | WA | 1 |
| 10 | GROAT BROTHERS INC | 249090 | WA | 1 |
| 11 | NORTHWEST AUTO SOLUTIONS INC | 749909 | OR | 1 |
| 12 | ABR TRUCKING LLC | 3237188 | WA | 1 |
| 13 | CERVESIA GRATIS INC | 2286004 | OR | 1 |
| 14 | MONROY TRUCKING INC | 1546704 | WA | 1 |
| 15 | FIRST INSTALLATION REPAIR AND SERVICE TODAY INC | 505978 | OR | 1 |
| 16 | RTS HOLDINGS LLC | 2365308 | MA | 1 |
| 17 | SYSTEM TRANSPORT INC | 27935 | WA | 1 |
| 18 | ATLAS VAN LINES INC | 125550 | IN | 1 |
| 19 | CONTINENTAL BATTERY COMPANY | 194390 | TX | 1 |
| 20 | COMPASS GROUP USA INC | 132504 | NC | 1 |
Recent Inspections
47 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)