NOGALES PORT OF ENTRY
Roadside inspection site in Arizona • 2,330 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
NOGALES PORT OF ENTRY 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 2,330 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 21, 2023.
A total of 264 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 3.4. The out-of-service rate is 17.0%, 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 Inoperable required lamps (Vehicle Maintenance) with 857 citations, followed by Inspection/repair/maintenance - general (720 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
2,330 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 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 857 | 69 | 8.1% |
| 2 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 720 | 96 | 13.3% |
| 3 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 686 | 32 | 4.7% |
| 4 | 391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | Driver Fitness | 425 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 339 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 312 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 270 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 8 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 243 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | Vehicle Maintenance | 220 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 10 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 210 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 181 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 391.11B2 | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries | Driver Fitness | 153 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 136 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 123 | 4 | 3.3% |
| 15 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 119 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.209(e) | Power steering violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 115 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 110 | 19 | 17.3% |
| 18 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 110 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 396.5B | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 104 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Vehicle Maintenance | 103 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.28 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 96 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 94 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 93 | 5 | 5.4% |
| 24 | 396.5B-HWSLIW | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 92 | 1 | 1.1% |
| 25 | 393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 74 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 73 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 72 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Unsafe Driving | 65 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 65 | 7 | 10.8% |
| 30 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 54 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 53 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.67 | Tires - other defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 48 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 46 | 3 | 6.5% |
| 34 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 44 | 4 | 9.1% |
| 35 | 393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 42 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 39 | 1 | 2.6% |
| 37 | 393.209E | Power steering violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 37 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 36 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.53B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 35 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.24(c) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 7 | 29.2% |
| 45 | 392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 23 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 23 | 23 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 1 | 4.3% |
| 49 | 393.25(a) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 396.3A1-LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TUFESA USA LLC | 1215199 | AZ | 150 |
| 2 | TRANS-MEX INC SA DE CV | 710381 | SO | 111 |
| 3 | OCTAVIO ANDRADE CORELLA | 558440 | SO | 73 |
| 4 | TRACTOREMOLQUES AMSA SA DE CV | 1203373 | SO | 65 |
| 5 | AUTOBUSES EJECUTIVOS LLC | 1044521 | TX | 61 |
| 6 | TRANSPORTADORA DE CARGA SONOT SA DE CV | 558853 | SO | 60 |
| 7 | JESUS DAVID BALDERRAMA FIGUEROA | 2948994 | SO | 44 |
| 8 | JACOBO ESCOBOSA VALDIVIA | 2470533 | SO | 39 |
| 9 | ALFONSO SANCHEZ OCHOA | 1839813 | SO | 29 |
| 10 | JOSE JUAN ARMENTA SOTO | 2007078 | SO | 28 |
| 11 | JESUS PEDRO PEREZ CARRILLO | 1159851 | SI | 28 |
| 12 | JORGE ARMANDO PINEDA CERVANTES | 2339278 | SO | 26 |
| 13 | LAZARO TERAN QUIROZ | 2068233 | SO | 26 |
| 14 | AUTOLINEAS DE CULIACAN SA DE CV | 616934 | SI | 26 |
| 15 | MIRIAM VIRGINIA VALENZUELA SANDOVAL | 2917409 | SO | 26 |
| 16 | JOSE JESUS DURAZO ROBLES | 713080 | SO | 26 |
| 17 | LIPSA TRANSPORTES SA DE CV | 2584144 | SO | 24 |
| 18 | ERIKA URSULA MAHL LOPEZ | 1791752 | SO | 23 |
| 19 | RENE ANDRADE CORELLA | 1139465 | SO | 23 |
| 20 | GUILLERMO ESQUER GARCIA | 3036898 | SO | 22 |
Recent Inspections
2,330 inspections at this site (page 1 of 94)