MESA AZ
Roadside inspection site in Arizona • 1,239 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
MESA AZ 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 1,239 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 1, 2026.
A total of 758 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 3.1. The out-of-service rate is 26.6%, meaning a significant portion 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 No proof of periodic inspection (Vehicle Maintenance) with 236 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (170 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
1,239 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 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 236 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 170 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 136 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 123 | 18 | 14.6% |
| 5 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 100 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 93 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 83 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 68 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 68 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 62 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 59 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 58 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 58 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 49 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 48 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 47 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 46 | 46 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 45 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 43 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 40 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 39 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Vehicle Maintenance | 37 | 37 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 37 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 36 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | Vehicle Maintenance | 35 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 31 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 29 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.79 | Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 28 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 27 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 26 | 25 | 96.2% |
| 41 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 24 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 22 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 21 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 20 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC | 44064 | AZ | 20 |
| 2 | NORTH AMERICA CAR SERVICE CORP | 1804151 | AZ | 16 |
| 3 | INDUSTRIAL BUS LINES INC | 27402 | AZ | 15 |
| 4 | CALPORTLAND COMPANY | 291818 | CA | 14 |
| 5 | PRECISION HEAVY HAUL INC | 490862 | AZ | 12 |
| 6 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF ARIZONA INC | 827166 | AZ | 11 |
| 7 | ALLIED WASTE TRANSPORTATION INC | 704220 | AZ | 10 |
| 8 | APACHE SANDS SERVICE CENTER INC | 661110 | AZ | 9 |
| 9 | DRY RUN LLC | 2559101 | AZ | 9 |
| 10 | OTTO TRUCKING INC | 488160 | AZ | 9 |
| 11 | WASTE CONNECTIONS OF ARIZONA INC | 3614286 | AZ | 9 |
| 12 | SIERRA VERDE CONSTRUCTION LLC | 2327135 | AZ | 8 |
| 13 | WALLCON | 1796471 | AZ | 8 |
| 14 | RHINO CONTRACTING LLC | 2104098 | AZ | 8 |
| 15 | CEMEX CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS SOUTH LLC | 942243 | AZ | 8 |
| 16 | ROCK SOLID INC | 1673941 | AZ | 8 |
| 17 | ARIZONA'S ROCK SERVICES OF MESA | 1673566 | AZ | 7 |
| 18 | CJG CARGO LLC | 4160270 | AZ | 6 |
| 19 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 6 |
| 20 | UNITED PETROLEUM TRANSPORTS INC | 185040 | OK | 6 |
Recent Inspections
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