HOBBS PORT OF ENTRY
Roadside inspection site in New Mexico • 2,508 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
HOBBS 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 2,508 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 20, 2026.
A total of 1,109 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.4. The out-of-service rate is 7.7%, 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 Coupling device/towing methods defective (Vehicle Maintenance) with 56 citations, followed by Slack adjuster defective (53 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
2,508 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 | 393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 56 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 53 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | General/Admin | 44 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 41 | 1 | 2.4% |
| 5 | 392.9AA1 | 392.9AA1 | Unsafe Driving | 31 | 31 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 28 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 396.3A1-LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 4 | 14.3% |
| 8 | 392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 27 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.53BMAN | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 396.3A1BOS | 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 | 26 | 26 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 7 | 35.0% |
| 14 | 393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.53B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 6 | 40.0% |
| 18 | 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 8 | 53.3% |
| 19 | 396.5B | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 11 | 84.6% |
| 22 | 391.41A | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 3 | 25.0% |
| 24 | 383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 6 | 50.0% |
| 26 | 396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 3 | 27.3% |
| 27 | 393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 6 | 54.5% |
| 28 | 393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 5 | 55.6% |
| 30 | 393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 2 | 25.0% |
| 31 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 1 | 12.5% |
| 33 | 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.207F | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 1 | 14.3% |
| 35 | 393.205A | Wheel/rim defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 5 | 71.4% |
| 36 | 393.43A | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.201A | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 390.3E | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | General/Admin | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | General/Admin | 5 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 50 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC | 63585 | AR | 175 |
| 2 | MULHOLLAND ENERGY SERVICES LLC | 2444172 | TX | 83 |
| 3 | BELCON LOGISTICS LLC | 3054957 | TX | 71 |
| 4 | MVT SERVICES LLC | 270179 | NM | 43 |
| 5 | ATS TRUCKING LLC | 3195995 | NM | 41 |
| 6 | 3Y TRUCKING LLC | 3615293 | NM | 33 |
| 7 | ROLLING FRITO LAY SALES LP | 926150 | TX | 26 |
| 8 | COMANCHE TRUCKING LLC | 3107990 | NM | 26 |
| 9 | COCA-COLA SOUTHWEST BEVERAGES LLC | 2977752 | TX | 25 |
| 10 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 20 |
| 11 | SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC | 29124 | GA | 19 |
| 12 | NEW BERN TRANSPORT CORPORATION | 692947 | NY | 18 |
| 13 | TRIPLE M DIESELS LLC | 2974998 | TX | 18 |
| 14 | JAAS ENERGY SERVICES LLC | 3507005 | NM | 17 |
| 15 | NUNEZ TRANSPORT LLC | 3085505 | TX | 17 |
| 16 | THE QUIKRETE COMPANIES LLC | 51938 | GA | 16 |
| 17 | DIVINE ENERGY SERVICES INC | 2003392 | NM | 16 |
| 18 | ARAPAHOE OILFIELD SERVICES LLC | 1554838 | NM | 14 |
| 19 | WHITE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC | 347495 | TX | 14 |
| 20 | C&C TRANSPORT LLC | 1686340 | NM | 13 |
Recent Inspections
2,508 inspections at this site (page 1 of 101)