ROADSIDE
Roadside inspection site in Arizona • 1,305 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
ROADSIDE 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 1,305 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 28, 2023.
A total of 1,047 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.9. The out-of-service rate is 15.6%, 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 392 citations, followed by Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) (192 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
1,305 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 | 392 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 192 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 134 | 30 | 22.4% |
| 4 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 132 | 24 | 18.2% |
| 5 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 101 | 1 | 1.0% |
| 6 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 88 | 1 | 1.1% |
| 7 | 395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | Hours of Service | 83 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 80 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 79 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 390.17 | 390.17 | General/Admin | 69 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 64 | 16 | 25.0% |
| 12 | 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 62 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 59 | 12 | 20.3% |
| 14 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 52 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 48 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 47 | 46 | 97.9% |
| 17 | 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 41 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 39 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 31 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 4 | 13.8% |
| 22 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 27 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 26 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 25 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | Hours of Service | 25 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 16 | 69.6% |
| 27 | 395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | Hours of Service | 23 | 23 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 22 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 7 | 50.0% |
| 34 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 1 | 7.7% |
| 35 | 392.71(a) | Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | Hours of Service | 12 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 1 | 8.3% |
| 39 | 395.15(g)(2) | 395.15(g)(2) | Hours of Service | 11 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Hours of Service | 10 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 7 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | General/Admin | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 1 | 14.3% |
| 48 | 393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MR BULT'S INC | 387102 | IL | 16 |
| 2 | LONE STAR TRANSPORTATION LLC | 320691 | TX | 12 |
| 3 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 10 |
| 4 | EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC | 44064 | AZ | 9 |
| 5 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 8 |
| 6 | WERNER ENTERPRISES INC | 53467 | NE | 7 |
| 7 | KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC | 428823 | AZ | 7 |
| 8 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | TN | 6 |
| 9 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 5 |
| 10 | OTTO TRUCKING INC | 488160 | AZ | 5 |
| 11 | JOYRIDE LOGISTICS LLC | 2537523 | AZ | 5 |
| 12 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 5 |
| 13 | FAF LLC | 728630 | OH | 4 |
| 14 | MURPHY'S LOGISTICS LLC | 3232847 | CA | 4 |
| 15 | ATS SPECIALIZED INC | 606056 | MN | 4 |
| 16 | MVT SERVICES LLC | 270179 | NM | 4 |
| 17 | G I TRUCKING COMPANY | 20293 | CA | 4 |
| 18 | PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC | 91805 | TN | 4 |
| 19 | TRULINE CORPORATION | 54054 | NV | 4 |
| 20 | DUNCAN & SON LINES INC | 44035 | AZ | 4 |
Recent Inspections
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