SHOULDER
Roadside inspection site in Washington • 150 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
SHOULDER 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 150 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 29, 2023.
A total of 139 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.6. The out-of-service rate is 14.7%, 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 33 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (6 citations). A total of 32 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
150 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
32 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 | 33 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 5 | 83.3% |
| 3 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 4 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 393.128 | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 392.9b(a) | 392.9b(a) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.128(b)(1) | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 392.71(a) | Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRI CITY MEATS | 801469 | WA | 2 |
| 2 | NICHOLAS WORLEY TRUCKING INC | 2785878 | WA | 2 |
| 3 | JOHN DEAGUIAR | 1896435 | WA | 2 |
| 4 | MASON TRUCKING CO INC | 573036 | WA | 2 |
| 5 | SUMMIT TOWING INC | 2009798 | WA | 2 |
| 6 | VESSEY & SONS INC | 633070 | WA | 2 |
| 7 | VILLINES FAMILY FARM | 3696214 | WA | 2 |
| 8 | HOUSE BROTHERS CONST INC | 1900159 | WA | 2 |
| 9 | MASON COUNTY GARBAGE CO INC | 929985 | WA | 2 |
| 10 | ROGNLIN'S INC | 304648 | WA | 2 |
| 11 | BRADY TRUCKING COMPANY INC | 384318 | WA | 2 |
| 12 | OLYMPIC MOVING & STORAGE INC | 586615 | WA | 1 |
| 13 | HOH RIVER GREENS | 3349849 | WA | 1 |
| 14 | KELLER SUPPLY COMPANY | 40516 | WA | 1 |
| 15 | LINEAGE TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3465763 | MI | 1 |
| 16 | BAKER UNDERGROUND AND CONSTRUCTION LLC | 1903205 | WA | 1 |
| 17 | KCL EXCAVATING INC | 2403367 | WA | 1 |
| 18 | DAIRY FRESH FARMS INC | 147094 | WA | 1 |
| 19 | SHEBBLY WEDDLE | 741371 | WA | 1 |
| 20 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 1 |
Recent Inspections
150 inspections at this site (page 1 of 6)