ECOLOGY AUTO PARTS INC
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14150 VINE PLACE
CERRITOS, CA 90703 - 676
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Safety Rating & OOS Rates
(As of 03/17/2026 updated daily from SAFER )
Out of Service Rates
| Type | OOS % | National Avg % |
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| Vehicle | 25.1 | 23.4 |
| Driver | 2.5 | 6.7 |
| Hazmat | 0.0 | 4.4 |
Licensing and Insurance
(As of 03/17/2026 updated hourly from L&I )
| Type | Yes/No | MC#/MX# |
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| Property | Yes | MC-324282 |
| Passenger | No | |
| Household Goods | No | |
| Broker | No |
BASIC Status
(Public Property Carrier View)
Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending February 27, 2026
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Unsafe Driving
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Not Public Crash Indicator
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Hours-of-Service Compliance
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Vehicle Maintenance
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Controlled Substances and Alcohol
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Not Public Hazardous Materials Compliance
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Driver Fitness
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Vehicle Maintenance
On-Road Performance
4.18
Safety Event Group: 101-500 relevant vehicle inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered
Carrier Measure Over Time
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| Measure | 4.16 | 4.02 | 3.83 | 4.07 | 3.98 | 4.18 |
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Violation Summary
Vehicle Maint. Violations: 274
| Violations | Description | # Violations | # OOS Violations | Violation Severity Weight |
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| 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 34 | 33 | 8 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 12 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured. | 8 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection. | 7 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998. | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative. | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on. | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative. | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative. | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 396.3(a)1BOS | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination. | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative. | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective. | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.132C-CHVE | Flattened/Crushed Vehicles - Improper securement of flattened or crushed vehicles. | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| 393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension. | 3 | 3 | 7 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured. | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative. | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection. | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking. | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment. | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured. | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 393.11B-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993. | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.201(a) | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis. | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.201A-FRWC | Frame - Cracked siderail web at least 1-1/2 inches directed toward the bottom flange. | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim cracked or broken | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.207C-SBML | Suspension - Broken main leaf spring. | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 393.45B2-B-VAC | Brake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken. | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection. | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.47(a) | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear. | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | Tires - All others, radial ply has more than one ply exposed in the tread area or damaged cord in the sidewall. | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others, leaking and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth. | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative. | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Brake - Defective Air Reservoir | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub. | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 392.9(a) | Failing to secure load | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.100B-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV. | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.106(d) | Insufficient aggregate working load limit | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.110(b) | Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo. | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.11B-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993. | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.11B-CSRIGRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993. | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.126 | Failure to ensure intermodal container securement | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 393.126B-CIM | Intermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s). | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 393.132 | No/improper securement of crushed vehicles | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 393.17A1-LSLDMWR | Lighting - Stop lamps - Driveaway - does not have at least one operative stop lamp | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.17B2-LDCL | Lighting - Driveaway, clearance lamp(s) missing on rear of rearmost towed vehicle. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.201(c) | Frame rail flange improperly bent/cut/notched other than by vehicle manufacturer | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.201(d) | Frame accessories improperly attached | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.201A-FRBFC | Frame - Cracked siderail bottom flange at least 1 inch long. | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 393.201A-FRMC | Frame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components. | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 393.201A-VBF | Van/OT Trailers - Broken floor with protruding freight and sagging crossmembers. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.205A-WRC | Wheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift. | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.207A-STBW | Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component. | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes. | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 393.28-WS | Wiring Systems - Copper wire exposed. | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.45B2-BHHC | Hydraulic Hose Abraded (Chafed) | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45B2PC | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45D-SGNCNB | Brakes - Service brakes on trailer inoperative due to service gladhand not connected | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.47D2-BLTBD | Drum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness. | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s). | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.51C-BAPG | Air Brake - Inoperative/defective primary or secondary pressure gauge. | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.60E | Windshield - Obstructed. | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.60EWS | Windshield - Obstructed | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.75A1-TBSP | Tires - Bias ply - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.75A1-TBTP | Tires - Bias ply - Has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others, leaking with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves. | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective. | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.86(a)(1) | Rear Impact Guards Required - trailer manufactured on or after January 26, 1998 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative. | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative. | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3A1-DLDSCBBP | Driveline/Driveshaft - More than 1/2 inch (12.7mm) vertical movement (with hand pressure only) of the shaft in the center bearing carrier. | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken. | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.5(a) | Failing to ensure that vehicle is properly lubricated | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 396.5B-HWSLIW | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak. | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Inspection History
Vehicle Inspections: 339
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| Sum of measure weights | Sum of measure weights | 1,398 | 569 | 2,382 | ||||||
*** The sum of all violation severity weights (violation weight + out-of-service) for this inspection has been capped at 30.
Investigation Results
Vehicle Maint. Acute/Critical Violations: 0
This carrier has no Vehicle Maintenance Acute/Critical Violations to display.
Summary of Activities
The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.
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