SB
Roadside inspection site in Washington • 442 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
SB 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 442 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 21, 2023.
A total of 409 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.6. The out-of-service rate is 22.9%, 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 312 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (128 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
442 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 | 312 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 128 | 22 | 17.2% |
| 3 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 67 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 58 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 49 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 40 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 32 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 30 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 28 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 22 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 12 | 57.1% |
| 14 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 14 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 14 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 387.301(a) | 387.301(a) | General/Admin | 9 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | Unknown | 7 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.201(d) | Frame accessories improperly attached | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.70(d) | Coupling devices defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 1 | 14.3% |
| 26 | 391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | Driver Fitness | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 393.80 | Exhaust system defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 6 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 31 | 393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 32 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 34 | 393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 39 | 396.5(a) | Oil/grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 42 | 391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 393.25(b) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 172.502(a)(1) | Placarding general requirements | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 393.17(b) | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 393.70(d)(8) | Coupling devices defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 395.15(i)(9) | Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PODS ENTERPRISES LLC | 1397252 | FL | 3 |
| 2 | FIRESIDE CONTRACTING SERVICES LLC | 708634 | WA | 3 |
| 3 | NORTHWEST CONSTRUCTION INC | 1749523 | WA | 3 |
| 4 | NORTHERN FISH PRODUCTS INC | 705572 | WA | 2 |
| 5 | TERRA FIRMA HARDSCAPES LLC | 2022249 | WA | 2 |
| 6 | CENTRAL WELDING SUPPLY INC | 474543 | WA | 2 |
| 7 | NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC | 1754891 | WA | 2 |
| 8 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 2 |
| 9 | MEEDS ENVIRONMENTAL LLC | 2365285 | WA | 2 |
| 10 | TK ELEVATOR CORPORATION | 49208 | GA | 2 |
| 11 | GREEN PLANET 21 INC | 1420460 | CA | 2 |
| 12 | TRUGREEN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 342305 | TN | 2 |
| 13 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WASHINGTON INC | 1967746 | WA | 2 |
| 14 | ALBERT LEE INC | 2265373 | WA | 2 |
| 15 | SECURITY CONTRACTOR SERVICES INC | 616381 | CA | 2 |
| 16 | C & C DEVELOPMENT AND TRUCKING INC | 3156616 | WA | 2 |
| 17 | FRONTIER DOORS AND CABINETS INC | 2202714 | WA | 2 |
| 18 | AMERICAN SCAFFOLD LLC | 2758723 | AL | 2 |
| 19 | ACME CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY CO INC | 271918 | OR | 2 |
| 20 | BRADLEY V & DARCI ULIN INC | 2333743 | WA | 2 |
Recent Inspections
442 inspections at this site (page 1 of 18)