CHP - Central Division SSC

05/28/2026

Looking for a career that keeps California moving safely? Join the California Highway Patrol as a Motor Carrier Specialist I, hiring in multiple areas. 🚛

In this role, you’ll conduct commercial vehicle inspections, investigate crashes, ensure compliance with state and federal safety regulations, inspect hazardous materials documentation, and help keep our roadways safe for everyone.

If you have strong attention to detail, an interest in transportation safety, and a passion for public service, this could be the career for you.

Visit calcareers.ca.gov to learn more and apply.

05/27/2026

Use your senses - sight, touch, hearing are valuable tools to every inspector! This violation was found under the truck, so a mechanic would more than likely be the one to identify the problem. However, there are many fasteners on a truck tractor many that can be checked by a driver. The bottom right fastener in this video has left a "clean" ring on the frame indicating there may have been movement. By touching each fastener, the inspector confirms all 4 fasteners were loose. You can also hear the movement of the fasteners in this video.

05/26/2026

Motor Carriers and drivers, follow this link to frequently asked questions regarding the CVSA Out of Service Criteria. Operational Policy 15 was revised as of April 2026.

https://www.cvsa.org/wp-content/uploads/Operational-Policy-15.pdf

05/21/2026

Now is the time! Multiple positions open in Bakersfield, Fresno, and Modesto! Final filing date 5/28/2026. https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=518750

05/15/2026

Reminding everyone safety is a shared responsibility. This loose steering gear box was found at a terminal by a Motor Carrier Specialist I. This is easiest to check with a driver and an assistant. When the driver rocks the steering wheel back and forth, the steering gear box should not move. Loose steering components are an out of service condition but could also be catastrophic to a driver on the road.

05/08/2026

Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations 393.201(a) The frame or chassis of each commercial motor vehicle shall not be cracked, loose, sagging or broken. - The frame in this video taken by a Central Division Motor Carrier Specialist is not only in violation but is also out of service.

05/07/2026

Metal Coils

Are you a dedicated Coil Hauler? Here is some useful information from the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49

393.120 Specific securement requirements for metal coils.

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-393/subpart-I/subject-group-ECFR4edbddd531bf160/section-393.120

05/05/2026

Here is a great career opportunity!

The California Highway Patrol is currently looking for automotive technicians. The Automotive Technician Il (ATII) exam registration is currently available online. The cut off date is 5/28/26. If interested, please click on the link below to access the ATII job at:

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=5099

04/30/2026

Drivers and carriers, here is some info on basic cargo securement requirements from FMCSA. For more in depth and commodity specific cargo securement regulations check out this link.

https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/cargo-securement/cargo-securement-rules