NARA VISA PORT OF ENTRY
Roadside inspection site in New Mexico • 5,732 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
NARA VISA 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 5,732 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 31, 2026.
A total of 2,908 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.8. The out-of-service rate is 10.1%, 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 Coupling device/towing methods defective (Vehicle Maintenance) with 427 citations, followed by Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) (283 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
5,732 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 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 427 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 283 | 3 | 1.1% |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 276 | 43 | 15.6% |
| 4 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 232 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 202 | 21 | 10.4% |
| 6 | 393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 178 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 141 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 126 | 126 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 119 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 110 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 105 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 104 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 91 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 90 | 25 | 27.8% |
| 15 | 393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 83 | 9 | 10.8% |
| 16 | 393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 81 | 11 | 13.6% |
| 17 | 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 74 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 54 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 50 | 14 | 28.0% |
| 20 | 395.8E | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 50 | 9 | 18.0% |
| 21 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 48 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 48 | 2 | 4.2% |
| 23 | 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Vehicle Maintenance | 46 | 15 | 32.6% |
| 24 | 396.5B | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 46 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 40 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 40 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 37 | 1 | 2.7% |
| 28 | 393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 37 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 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 | 33 | 33 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 28 | 87.5% |
| 31 | 393.53B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.45PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 15 | 46.9% |
| 33 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 30 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.207F | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 8 | 27.6% |
| 35 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 29 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 26 | 26 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 26 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 6 | 24.0% |
| 39 | 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 2 | 8.0% |
| 40 | 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 25 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 23 | 92.0% |
| 43 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 2 | 8.7% |
| 45 | 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 5 | 23.8% |
| 47 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 2 | 10.5% |
| 48 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 18 | 18 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 393.45UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 15 | 88.2% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D & M CARRIERS LLC | 963300 | OK | 110 |
| 2 | HURRICANE EXPRESS INC | 496472 | OK | 86 |
| 3 | STEVENS TRANSPORT INC | 79466 | TX | 74 |
| 4 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 71 |
| 5 | DOT TRANSPORTATION INC | 424023 | IL | 63 |
| 6 | WESTERN FLYER EXPRESS LLC | 658909 | OK | 39 |
| 7 | OROZCO TRUCKING INC | 1341816 | IL | 38 |
| 8 | CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION | 73705 | NE | 35 |
| 9 | HIRSCHBACH MOTOR LINES LLC | 65769 | IA | 35 |
| 10 | FREMONT CONTRACT CARRIERS INC | 733 | NE | 33 |
| 11 | POINTDIRECT TRANSPORT INC | 2461971 | CA | 30 |
| 12 | FEDEX FREIGHT INC | 239039 | AR | 29 |
| 13 | AA TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED LLC | 908846 | NE | 29 |
| 14 | OTS ENTERPRISES LLC | 2374743 | NE | 28 |
| 15 | CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC | 70289 | MO | 26 |
| 16 | BIG RED FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC | 1311019 | TX | 25 |
| 17 | WITTE BROTHERS EXCHANGE INC | 77452 | MO | 24 |
| 18 | FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC | 2515079 | CA | 23 |
| 19 | NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 69310 | KS | 23 |
| 20 | FORTUNE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC | 310706 | MN | 22 |
Recent Inspections
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