SALINAS PR
Roadside inspection site in Puerto Rico • 1,038 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
SALINAS 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 1,038 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 27, 2026.
A total of 408 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.6. The out-of-service rate is 13.1%, 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 340 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (302 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
1,038 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 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 340 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 302 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 219 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 121 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 104 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 76 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 73 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 70 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 49 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 47 | 2 | 4.3% |
| 11 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 38 | 38 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 33 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.25E-L | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 31 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 31 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 24 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 22 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 20 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 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 | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 18 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 17 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 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 | 14 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 391.41A | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 14 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 387.301A | 387.301A | General/Admin | 11 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 396.9C2-OOSO | OOS Order (Repairs) - Operating a CMV after being declared out-of-service when not having completed all required repairs | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 107.620B-HMAMC | 107.620B-HMAMC | Unknown | 10 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PROFESSIONAL FUEL SERVICES INC | 1647008 | PR | 27 |
| 2 | EMPIRE GAS CO INC | 182902 | PR | 22 |
| 3 | CARIBBEAN LUMBER AND HARDWARE | 3660801 | PR | 20 |
| 4 | BEST PETROLEUM CORPORATION | 436596 | PR | 19 |
| 5 | ALLIED LOGISTICS CORP | 1997116 | PR | 18 |
| 6 | GARCIA TRUCKING SERVICE INC | 436246 | PR | 17 |
| 7 | BVI GAS INC | 1307199 | PR | 16 |
| 8 | PETRO-TAINO TRANSPORT CORP | 1518104 | PR | 16 |
| 9 | PREMIER TRANSPORT INC | 2255340 | PR | 16 |
| 10 | AGOSTO LOGISTICS LLC | 3940975 | PR | 14 |
| 11 | STEEL AND PIPES INC | 1615520 | PR | 14 |
| 12 | LUIS M ORTIZ ALVAREZ | 737984 | PR | 12 |
| 13 | BESTWAY TRANSPORT INC | 437806 | PR | 11 |
| 14 | LABRADA DISTRIBUTORS INC | 3204437 | PR | 11 |
| 15 | PRAXAIR PUERTO RICO BV | 332166 | PR | 11 |
| 16 | PUERTO RICO SUPPLIES GROUP LLC | 3998369 | PR | 10 |
| 17 | CARIBE FREIGHT FORWARDING OF PUERTO RICO INC | 658551 | PR | 10 |
| 18 | BALLESTER HERMANOS INC | 2793437 | PR | 10 |
| 19 | HOME EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE LLC | 2714701 | CA | 9 |
| 20 | RICARDO CRUZ DISTRIBUTORS INC | 4322569 | PR | 8 |
Recent Inspections
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