SONOITA AZ

Roadside inspection site in Arizona • 37 inspections on record

High OOS Rate: 40.5%
Total Inspections
37
OOS Rate
40.5%
OOS Inspections
15
Unique Carriers
37
HazMat Inspections
0
Avg Violations
5.4
Name
SONOITA AZ
State
Arizona (AZ)
Facility Type
Total Inspections
37
OOS Rate
40.5%
Active Since
Jan 1, 2020
Latest Inspection
Feb 11, 2026

About This Inspection Site

SONOITA 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 37 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Feb 11, 2026.

A total of 37 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 5.4. The out-of-service rate is 40.5%, 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 False record of duty status (Hours of Service) with 12 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (12 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.

Inspection Level Breakdown

37 inspections by CVSA level

Top Violations

100 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)

#CodeDescriptionBASIC CategoryCitationsOOSOOS %
1395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty statusHours of Service120
2396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspectionVehicle Maintenance120
3393.9(a)Inoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance70
4395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and TimeHours of Service60
5393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defectiveVehicle Maintenance50
6392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not securedUnsafe Driving55100.0%
7395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and MannerHours of Service50
8393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATISVehicle Maintenance44100.0%
9392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limitUnsafe Driving40
10392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limitUnsafe Driving40
11393.60CGlazing/window obstructionsVehicle Maintenance30
12393.9A-LILInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance30
13392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving30
14395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribedHours of Service33100.0%
15393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance30
16392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limitUnsafe Driving30
17393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.Vehicle Maintenance30
18393.78A-WSWindshield condition defectiveVehicle Maintenance30
19396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - generalVehicle Maintenance2150.0%
20393.11(a)(1)Lighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance20
21393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessibleVehicle Maintenance20
22393.48A-BI-SAInoperative/defective brakesVehicle Maintenance22100.0%
23395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and TimHours of Service20
24383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDLDriver Fitness22100.0%
25393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance20
26393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defectiveVehicle Maintenance20
27393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.Vehicle Maintenance22100.0%
28393.75A3-TFLTires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressureVehicle Maintenance22100.0%
29391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificateDriver Fitness22100.0%
30393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance20
31392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving20
32396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hubVehicle Maintenance22100.0%
33395.8AFailing to keep RODSHours of Service20
34392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving20
35392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limitUnsafe Driving10
36393.130(c)Cargo securement - heavy equipmentVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
37395.8K2-HOSRCHOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and availableHours of Service11100.0%
38393.25A-LLamps on rear of CMV obscured by loadVehicle Maintenance10
39393.55(d)(2)Coupling device/towing methods defectiveVehicle Maintenance10
40393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)Vehicle Maintenance10
41393.209D-STPALWheel fasteners loose/missingVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
42396.5B-LFuel system leakVehicle Maintenance10
43393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defectiveVehicle Maintenance10
44392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving10
45396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspectionVehicle Maintenance10
46393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance10
47393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance10
48393.104B-CCargo securement - tiedown damagedVehicle Maintenance10
49391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the IDriver Fitness11100.0%
50393.11(b)Lighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance10
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Top Carriers Inspected

20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site

Recent Inspections

37 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
Updated 1 weeks ago