(541) Castaic Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility

Phone: (661) 294-5530

Address:

27858 Golden State Highway
Santa Clarita, CA 91384

Hours:

Monday: 24/7
Tuesday: 24/7
Wednesday: .24/7
Thursday: 24/7
Friday: 24/7
Saturday: 24/7
Sunday:24/7

 

Established in 1962, the Castaic Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility (CVEF) serves as the final checkpoint for commercial drivers before they travel over the Grapevine and exit Los Angeles County. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, our dedicated team of California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers, sergeants, and Commercial Vehicle Inspection Specialists (CVIS) work to uphold the highest standards of safety, service, and security for both the commercial transportation industry and the motoring public.

Strategically located on northbound Interstate 5, between Magic Mountain Parkway and State Route 126, the Castaic CVEF screens approximately 2.3 million commercial motor vehicles annually. Our officers and CVIS personnel conduct thorough safety inspections, verifying driver qualifications, hours of service, vehicle registration, height, weight, cargo securement, and mechanical integrity to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Our top priority is safeguarding the motoring public while promoting driver education and compliance within the commercial industry.

As a key point of contact for both the public and the trucking industry, the Castaic CVEF receives thousands of inquiries each year regarding traffic laws, road conditions, weather updates, and commercial vehicle regulations along the I-5 corridor in northern Los Angeles County.

 

Collaborative Efforts & Enforcement Initiatives:

The Castaic CVEF works closely with state, federal, and industry partners, including:

    • Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
    • Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)
    • California Trucking Association (CTA)
    • Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT)

 

Our officers participate in key enforcement initiatives, such as:

    • Operation Safe Driver
    • Operation Airbrake
    • International Roadcheck
    • Human Trafficking Prevention

 

In addition, the Castaic CVEF supports local CHP Area offices by providing commercial enforcement services, education, and training at both the regional and state levels. The primary mission of CHP’s Commercial Enforcement Program is to ensure the safe and efficient operation of commercial vehicles on California’s highways by reducing crashes and incidents related to mechanical defects, driver qualifications, and excessive driving hours.

For questions regarding commercial vehicles or driver regulations, please contact our office. We appreciate your commitment to defensive and safe driving, as it plays a crucial role in making California’s highways safer for everyone. Thank you for visiting our website.

COMMANDER'S MESSAGE

Lieutenant Ivan Vazquez is a 20-year veteran of the California Highway Patrol and currently serves as the Commander of the Castaic Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility.

Born and raised in San Diego, California, Lieutenant Vazquez is the youngest of three children and a graduate of Mission Bay High School (Class of 1996). He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from San Diego State University. Following graduation, he received a commission as an officer in the United States Army, where he served as an Armor Officer. During his military career, he was stationed in Texas, South Korea, and California, and was honorably discharged at the rank of Captain after five years of active-duty service.

Lieutenant Vazquez graduated from the California Highway Patrol Academy in 2006 and was initially assigned to the Santa Ana Area Office. In 2007, he transferred to the San Diego Area Office, where he served until his promotion to Sergeant in 2018. He was promoted into the West Los Angeles Area Office and later transferred to the Santa Fe Springs Area Office in 2019.

 

In addition to his regular duties, Lieutenant Vazquez became a member of the Southern Division’s Special Response Team (SRT) in 2019. As part of the SRT, he has been deployed to multiple high-profile operations, including the 2025 Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C.

 

In 2023, Lieutenant Vazquez was promoted to Lieutenant and assigned to the East Los Angeles Area Office. In January 2026, he was selected to serve as the Commander of the Castaic Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility, located in northern Los Angeles County. The facility serves as the final northbound inspection point on Interstate 5 before vehicles exit Los Angeles County.

 

Lieutenant Vazquez is proud to serve the Castaic community and remains committed to the California Highway Patrol’s mission of ensuring the safety of all who travel the roadways of the State of California.