CLAYTON PORT OF ENTRY
Roadside inspection site in New Mexico • 6,907 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
CLAYTON PORT OF ENTRY is a roadside inspection location in New Mexico where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 6,907 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 1, 2026.
A total of 2,918 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.2. The out-of-service rate is 7.1%, 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 Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) (Vehicle Maintenance) with 81 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (78 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
6,907 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 | 393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 81 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 78 | 20 | 25.6% |
| 3 | 393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 56 | 53 | 94.6% |
| 4 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 49 | 3 | 6.1% |
| 5 | 395.34A1 | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | Hours of Service | 48 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Vehicle Maintenance | 44 | 18 | 40.9% |
| 7 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 44 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 40 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 38 | 38 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 38 | 3 | 7.9% |
| 11 | 393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 25 | 75.8% |
| 12 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 33 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 396.5A-HNLOW | Oil/grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 28 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 25 | 25 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 24 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 8 | 40.0% |
| 19 | 393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 12 | 63.2% |
| 20 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 391.41A | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 18 | 1 | 5.6% |
| 22 | 393.48A-BRMMC | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 3 | 16.7% |
| 23 | 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 13 | 76.5% |
| 24 | 396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 2 | 11.8% |
| 25 | 393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 1 | 5.9% |
| 26 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 11 | 73.3% |
| 29 | 395.34(a)(1) | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | Hours of Service | 14 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 3 | 23.1% |
| 32 | 396.5B | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 395.8E | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 13 | 12 | 92.3% |
| 36 | 393.43D | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 5 | 38.5% |
| 38 | 392.7A | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 383.51A-SOUT | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 12 | 1 | 8.3% |
| 41 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 12 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 396.5B-HWSLOW | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 2 | 18.2% |
| 47 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 395.26B | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Hours of Service | 10 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 10 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 237 |
| 2 | CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION | 73705 | NE | 185 |
| 3 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 121 |
| 4 | D & M CARRIERS LLC | 963300 | OK | 108 |
| 5 | C R ENGLAND INC | 28406 | UT | 84 |
| 6 | WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC | 63585 | AR | 82 |
| 7 | MELTON TRUCK LINES INC | 34666 | OK | 78 |
| 8 | STEVENS TRANSPORT INC | 79466 | TX | 69 |
| 9 | WESTERN FLYER EXPRESS LLC | 658909 | OK | 65 |
| 10 | KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC | 428823 | AZ | 53 |
| 11 | CRST EXPEDITED INC | 53773 | IA | 46 |
| 12 | SYSTEM TRANSPORT INC | 27935 | WA | 45 |
| 13 | TREKKER LOGISTICS LLC | 146458 | IL | 41 |
| 14 | MVT SERVICES LLC | 270179 | NM | 38 |
| 15 | JAX TRANSPORT LLC | 1876810 | TX | 37 |
| 16 | WERNER ENTERPRISES INC | 53467 | NE | 35 |
| 17 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 33 |
| 18 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 30 |
| 19 | K L BREEDEN & SONS LLC | 1836511 | TX | 30 |
| 20 | STOREY TRUCKING COMPANY INC | 196787 | AL | 26 |
Recent Inspections
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