CATANO PR
Roadside inspection site in Puerto Rico • 99 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
CATANO PR is a roadside inspection location in Puerto Rico where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 99 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 26, 2026.
A total of 71 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.2. The out-of-service rate is 15.2%, 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 No proof of periodic inspection (Vehicle Maintenance) with 28 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (17 citations). A total of 60 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
99 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
60 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 17 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 12 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 177.823A-HMPMCM | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 172.328D-HMM | HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 172.516C6-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format legibility color and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.17B1-LDSML | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.95A2 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no label or marking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.17A1-LRLDWR | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 180.213-HMTMC | HM (Testing) - Failing to comply with cylinder or UN pressure receptacle requalification requirements. | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 172.602B1-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Emergency response information not printed legibly in English | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 387.301A | 387.301A | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.75A4-PBME | Tires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 396.9C2-OOSO | OOS Order (Repairs) - Operating a CMV after being declared out-of-service when not having completed all required repairs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 392.2-HOS | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.104C-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 107.620B-HMAMC | 107.620B-HMAMC | Unknown | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 177.817A-HMSP | Placarding violation | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 173.24B2-HMRAMBP | HM RAM (Bulk Packages) - Operating a motor vehicle when any support and/or anchoring mechanisms are ineffective. NOTE: Do not use if the vehicle is specification | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 172.201D-HMSPS | Hazmat shipping paper format incorrect | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.51C-BLPW | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PROFESSIONAL FUEL SERVICES INC | 1647008 | PR | 5 |
| 2 | MANUEL J AMADOR GONZALEZ | 1908194 | PR | 4 |
| 3 | ALLIED LOGISTICS CORP | 1997116 | PR | 4 |
| 4 | TROPIGAS DE PUERTO RICO INC | 180650 | PR | 3 |
| 5 | CONSOLIDATED WASTE SERVICES LLC | 2883510 | PR | 3 |
| 6 | RECLICLAJE DEL NORTE | 3184778 | PR | 3 |
| 7 | BEST PETROLEUM CORPORATION | 436596 | PR | 3 |
| 8 | AGOSTO LOGISTICS LLC | 3940975 | PR | 2 |
| 9 | BVI GAS INC | 1307199 | PR | 2 |
| 10 | EMPIRE GAS CO INC | 182902 | PR | 2 |
| 11 | CORPORACION LOS HERMANOS | 3674838 | PR | 2 |
| 12 | ALOGISTIC CORPORATION | 3991263 | PR | 2 |
| 13 | OIL ENERGY SYSTEM INC | 1816622 | PR | 2 |
| 14 | LABRADA DISTRIBUTORS INC | 3204437 | PR | 2 |
| 15 | VAQUERIA TRES MONJITAS INC | 3184679 | PR | 2 |
| 16 | EASEWAY DE PUERTO RICO CORP | 324408 | PR | 2 |
| 17 | STERICYCLE OF PUERTO RICO INC | 1255561 | PR | 2 |
| 18 | CARIBBEAN RESTAURANTS LLC | 3526667 | PR | 1 |
| 19 | JUAN CARLOS PEREZ GUEVAREZ | 3660416 | PR | 1 |
| 20 | TRANSPORTE JAYFE INC | 1143840 | PR | 1 |
Recent Inspections
99 inspections at this site (page 1 of 4)