CHP - Donner Pass Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility

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The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is dedicated to providing Safety, Service, and Security to California citizens and everyone who uses the thousands of miles of our state’s roadways. Each CHP employee is dedicated to ensuring you get home safely, that quality services are provided to you when you need it, and that you feel safe and secure as you travel throughout our great state. As the seventh

largest law enforcement agency in the nation, the Department will continue its primary responsibility to anticipate and respond to the needs of the public which it serves. As the state continues to change and grow, so will the CHP’s promise to look to new and innovative ways to secure your safety as you travel for business or pleasure.

This wheel has seen better days. A wheel in this condition will be placed out of service. Make sure you are inspecting y...
06/02/2026

This wheel has seen better days. A wheel in this condition will be placed out of service. Make sure you are inspecting your wheels when performing your pre-trip inspection to avoid having to fix this at our facility.

Stay safe out there!

This brake chamber was seen from the inspection window. Luckily it was caught and taken care of before it became more of...
05/28/2026

This brake chamber was seen from the inspection window. Luckily it was caught and taken care of before it became more of an issue.

Be thorough on your pre-trip inspections and stay safe out there!

Just say no to cracks! These brake rotors are in pretty bad shape. Make sure braking systems are maintained regularly so...
04/23/2026

Just say no to cracks!

These brake rotors are in pretty bad shape. Make sure braking systems are maintained regularly so they don’t have to be maintained roadside.

Stay safe out there!

Brake linings like these can lead to a RIVETING conversation with one of our inspectors! Preventative maintenance can sa...
04/21/2026

Brake linings like these can lead to a RIVETING conversation with one of our inspectors!

Preventative maintenance can save lives on the road.

Stay safe out there!

04/20/2026

Please make sure your U bolts are tight! This driver was placed out of service for these U bolts being lose.

49 CFR 393.207 Suspension systems.

(a) Axles. No axle positioning part shall be cracked, broken, loose or missing. All axles must be in proper alignment.

🚨 CVIS ONLINE EXAM NOW OPEN! 🚨Are you ready to make a real impact? Join the California Highway Patrol as a Commercial Ve...
03/20/2026

🚨 CVIS ONLINE EXAM NOW OPEN! 🚨

Are you ready to make a real impact? Join the California Highway Patrol as a Commercial Vehicle Inspection Specialist (CVIS) and help keep our roads safe.

Take the online exam here: https://bit.ly/3NAzKhB

⏱️Final Filing Date: 4/23/2026.

🪟Testing Window: June 5, 2026, through June 11, 2026.

You’ll play a vital role in ensuring the safety, service, and security of California’s highways by inspecting commercial vehicles and enforcing safety regulations.

If you would like a rewarding career with the California Highway Patrol, take a look at our Commercial Vehicle Inspectio...
03/19/2026

If you would like a rewarding career with the California Highway Patrol, take a look at our Commercial Vehicle Inspection Specialist position. Click on the link below and explore the hiring process.

Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) must be received or postmarked by the filing date indicated above. Applications postmarked, personally delivered or received via interoffice mail after the filing date will not be accepted.

Just wanted to WEIGH in on what is legal for tandem axle weights in California.  We have seen a lot of overweight violat...
03/16/2026

Just wanted to WEIGH in on what is legal for tandem axle weights in California. We have seen a lot of overweight violations lately and want to make sure everyone is informed.

The table in the section goes onto more lengths, however these are the ones that get overlooked the most.

Also, spread axles are legal in California as long as the 40 feet KPRA is followed on trailers over 48 feet.

California Vehicle Code § 35551(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section or Section 35551.5, the total gross weight in pounds imposed on the highway by any group of two or more consecutive axles shall not exceed that given for the respective distance in the following table:

*****Road condition update*******For Eastbound Traffic: Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicle...
02/20/2026

*****Road condition update*****

**For Eastbound Traffic: Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all 4 wheels from 3.4 mi east of Gold Run (Placer Co) to Hirschdale Rd /in Truckee/ (Nevada Co)

**For Westbound Traffic: Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all 4 wheels from Donner Lake Interchange (Nevada Co) to 3.4 mi east of Gold Run (Placer Co)

Please research chain control locations as Caltrans is currently working to update chain control descriptions for consistency with internet mapping, like Google Maps & Mapquest

Address

12800 Interstate 80 E
Truckee, CA
96161

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