WEST
Roadside inspection site in Washington • 143 inspections on record
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)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 67 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 5 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 7 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 17 | 393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 392.71(a) | Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 387.301(a) | 387.301(a) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.70(d) | Coupling devices defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 3 |
| 2 | WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC | 63585 | AR | 2 |
| 3 | BLT TRANSPORT INC | 2034807 | WA | 2 |
| 4 | US HIGHWAY EXPRESS INC | 2350420 | IL | 2 |
| 5 | C & A TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC | 1423488 | CA | 2 |
| 6 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 2 |
| 7 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 1 |
| 8 | KYT TRANSPORT LLC | 3517238 | FL | 1 |
| 9 | YORGO LOGISTICS INC | 3507003 | IL | 1 |
| 10 | BLUE DOLPHIN TRANSPORT INC | 2305744 | FL | 1 |
| 11 | FURY SITE WORKS INC | 2171893 | WA | 1 |
| 12 | BASA LLC | 3579749 | WA | 1 |
| 13 | NORTHWEST EQUIPMENT SALES INC | 1907721 | WA | 1 |
| 14 | INTERIOR OFFICE SOLUTIONS INC | 2774581 | CA | 1 |
| 15 | OLYMPIC MOVING & STORAGE INC | 586615 | WA | 1 |
| 16 | JOSE L SANTANA | 3100579 | WA | 1 |
| 17 | CABINET TECH LLC | 2512310 | WA | 1 |
| 18 | NESS & CAMPBELL CRANE INC | 78066 | OR | 1 |
| 19 | HERMES NVC CORP | 2513961 | IL | 1 |
| 20 | BERNAL'S TRUCKING LLC | 3177168 | WA | 1 |
Recent Inspections
143 inspections at this site (page 1 of 6)