WEST

Roadside inspection site in Washington • 143 inspections on record

OOS Rate: 13.3%
Total Inspections
143
OOS Rate
13.3%
OOS Inspections
19
Unique Carriers
136
HazMat Inspections
0
Avg Violations
1.1
Name
WEST
State
Washington (WA)
Facility Type
Total Inspections
143
OOS Rate
13.3%
Active Since
Jan 1, 2020
Latest Inspection
Dec 21, 2023

About This Inspection Site

WEST 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 143 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 21, 2023.

A total of 136 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.1. The out-of-service rate is 13.3%, 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 67 citations, followed by Slack adjuster defective (8 citations). A total of 39 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.

Inspection Level Breakdown

143 inspections by CVSA level

Top Violations

39 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)

#CodeDescriptionBASIC CategoryCitationsOOSOOS %
1392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving670
2393.47(e)Slack adjuster defectiveVehicle Maintenance80
3393.53(b)Steering system components wornVehicle Maintenance50
4393.9(a)Inoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance5120.0%
5393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance33100.0%
6393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposedVehicle Maintenance3133.3%
7392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)Unsafe Driving30
8396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - generalVehicle Maintenance33100.0%
9395.26(b)Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.Hours of Service30
10390.21T(b)390.21T(b)General/Admin20
11395.8(f)(1)Drivers record of duty status not currentHours of Service20
12393.207(a)Suspension defectiveVehicle Maintenance22100.0%
13390.21T(a)390.21T(a)General/Admin20
14393.110(b)Cargo securement - logsVehicle Maintenance22100.0%
15393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakesVehicle Maintenance22100.0%
16395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)Hours of Service2150.0%
17393.130Cargo securement - heavy equipmentVehicle Maintenance22100.0%
18393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructionsVehicle Maintenance20
19391.11(b)(4)No valid medical certificateDriver Fitness22100.0%
20393.100(b)Cargo securement - aggregate working loadVehicle Maintenance22100.0%
21396.5(b)Fuel system leakVehicle Maintenance22100.0%
22392.71(a)Using or equipping a CMV with radar detectorUnsafe Driving10
23393.25(f)Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by loadVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
24393.43(d)Brake - relay emergency valveVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
25393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leakVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
26395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of serviceHours of Service11100.0%
27393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)Vehicle Maintenance10
28393.55(c)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defectiveVehicle Maintenance10
29395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronicallyHours of Service10
30393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructionsVehicle Maintenance10
31393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separationVehicle Maintenance10
32390.3(e)Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol ClearinghouseGeneral/Admin11100.0%
33392.16(b)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)Unsafe Driving10
34393.11Lighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance10
35387.301(a)387.301(a)General/Admin10
36393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance10
37393.70(d)Coupling devices defectiveVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
38393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missingVehicle Maintenance10
39391.41(a)(1)391.41(a)(1)Driver Fitness11100.0%

Top Carriers Inspected

20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site

Recent Inspections

143 inspections at this site (page 1 of 6)

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
Updated 1 weeks ago