INTERSTATE 40
Roadside inspection site in Arizona • 2,141 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
INTERSTATE 40 is a roadside inspection location in Arizona where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 2,141 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Jan 1, 2024.
A total of 1,678 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.4. The out-of-service rate is 19.2%, 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 801 citations, followed by 395.8(e)(1) (383 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
2,141 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
100 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 801 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 383 | 93 | 24.3% |
| 3 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 357 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 236 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 203 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 6 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 180 | 29 | 16.1% |
| 7 | 395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | Hours of Service | 163 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 137 | 126 | 92.0% |
| 9 | 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 136 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 112 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 106 | 19 | 17.9% |
| 12 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 103 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 101 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 92 | 7 | 7.6% |
| 15 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 91 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 83 | 24 | 28.9% |
| 17 | 393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 81 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 76 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 66 | 1 | 1.5% |
| 20 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 65 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 58 | 58 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 52 | 36 | 69.2% |
| 23 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 50 | 3 | 6.0% |
| 24 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 47 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | Hours of Service | 44 | 41 | 93.2% |
| 26 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 42 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 42 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Hours of Service | 41 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 39 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | Hours of Service | 32 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 27 | 84.4% |
| 32 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 395.3(b)(2) | Driving after 70 hours on duty in a 8 day period. (Property carrying vehicle) | Hours of Service | 31 | 17 | 54.8% |
| 34 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 26 | 25 | 96.2% |
| 36 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 3 | 11.5% |
| 37 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 25 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | Hours of Service | 25 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | General/Admin | 23 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 3 | 14.3% |
| 42 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 20 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 19 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.86(a)(1) | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 17 | 17 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 6 | 37.5% |
| 48 | 392.71(a) | Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 9 | 60.0% |
| 50 | 395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | Hours of Service | 15 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ATS SPECIALIZED INC | 606056 | MN | 49 |
| 2 | COVENANT TRANSPORT LLC | 273818 | TN | 10 |
| 3 | NONSTOP TRUCKING INC | 2943643 | CA | 8 |
| 4 | SOUTHERN TIER EXPRESS INC | 276684 | NY | 8 |
| 5 | UACL SPECIALIZED LLC | 854744 | MI | 7 |
| 6 | CRST EXPEDITED INC | 53773 | IA | 7 |
| 7 | CARGO EXPRESS GEORGIA LLC | 2967712 | GA | 7 |
| 8 | JORDAN CARRIERS INC | 494832 | MS | 7 |
| 9 | SPG TRANSPORTATION INC | 2881143 | TX | 7 |
| 10 | PRO TEC INC | 2596782 | GA | 7 |
| 11 | ACE DORAN LLC | 81361 | OH | 6 |
| 12 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 6 |
| 13 | BIGBEAR TRUCKING CORP | 2914596 | CA | 6 |
| 14 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 6 |
| 15 | CENTRAL TRUCKING INC | 268896 | IN | 5 |
| 16 | TETON PETROLEUM TRANSPORT LLC | 2353559 | UT | 5 |
| 17 | BENNETT TRUCK TRANSPORT LLC | 600382 | GA | 5 |
| 18 | PRINCE CARRIER INC | 1458630 | CA | 5 |
| 19 | POINTDIRECT TRANSPORT INC | 2461971 | CA | 5 |
| 20 | STANFORD TRANSPORTATION INC | 2779624 | TN | 5 |
Recent Inspections
2,141 inspections at this site (page 1 of 86)