INTERSTATE
Roadside inspection site in Arizona • 306 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
INTERSTATE 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 306 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 28, 2023.
A total of 294 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.2. The out-of-service rate is 11.1%, 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 31 citations, followed by 395.8(e)(1) (28 citations). A total of 74 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
306 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
74 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 | 31 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 28 | 3 | 10.7% |
| 3 | 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 20 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 20 | 17 | 85.0% |
| 5 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 11 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 11 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 10 | 1 | 10.0% |
| 10 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 10 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Hours of Service | 9 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 7 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.13(a) | Retro-reflective sheeting/reflex reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | Hours of Service | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 30 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 392.71(a) | Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 392.4(a) | Use of drugs | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 387.301(b) | 387.301(b) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 390.17 | 390.17 | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 395.15(i)(9) | Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 387.301(a) | 387.301(a) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 392.5(a)(3) | Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty or operating or in physical control of a CMV | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 395.15(i)(5) | Onboard recording device does not display required information | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 392.60(a) | Unauthorized passenger on board CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 390.19(a)(1) | 390.19(a)(1) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ACE DORAN LLC | 81361 | OH | 5 |
| 2 | EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC | 44064 | AZ | 2 |
| 3 | DEF TRUCKING LLC | 4051539 | AZ | 2 |
| 4 | PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC | 91805 | TN | 2 |
| 5 | H & A TRANSPORT EXPRESS LLC | 4010051 | TX | 2 |
| 6 | FRANCISCO A PENA COTA | 2455358 | AZ | 2 |
| 7 | JUAN S BARRERA | 1722209 | AZ | 2 |
| 8 | SOTO TRUCKING LLC | 3092390 | AZ | 2 |
| 9 | PRADA SHUTTLE LLC | 3415156 | AZ | 2 |
| 10 | PENA LOGISTICS LLC | 3881730 | AZ | 1 |
| 11 | JMCE TRANSPORT LLC | 3823077 | AZ | 1 |
| 12 | EILEEN TRANSPORT LLC | 3012951 | TX | 1 |
| 13 | NIETOS & SONS TRUCKING LLC | 2517611 | AZ | 1 |
| 14 | ROGELIO RUIZ | 2635130 | AZ | 1 |
| 15 | DRIVEAWAY ANYWHERE LLC | 3155214 | AZ | 1 |
| 16 | AVILA GALAZ TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3344618 | AZ | 1 |
| 17 | JOSE DE JESUS MUNOZ ROJO | 2502206 | CA | 1 |
| 18 | TROSKI CARGO INC | 2642851 | CA | 1 |
| 19 | M & S EXPRESS TRUCKING INC | 3704745 | FL | 1 |
| 20 | BELSTAR EXPRESS INC | 2507442 | MA | 1 |
Recent Inspections
306 inspections at this site (page 1 of 13)