TOA BAJA PR
Roadside inspection site in Puerto Rico • 62 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
TOA BAJA 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 62 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Feb 28, 2026.
A total of 50 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 4.4. The out-of-service rate is 45.2%, meaning a significant portion 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 36 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (22 citations). A total of 73 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
62 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
73 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 | 36 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 22 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 21 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 13 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 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 | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 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 | 5 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.75A4-PBME | Tires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 177.823A-HMPMCM | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | Hazardous Materials | 3 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 172.516A-HMPS | HM (Placarding) - Failing to display placard(s) visible from the direction it faces. | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.104F1-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 172.602A-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.75B-TF | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 107.620B-HMAMC | 107.620B-HMAMC | Unknown | 2 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 177.834A-HMC | General loading/unloading hazmat | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.86B1-RIG | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 180.415-HMTMC | HM (Testing) - Failing to properly mark cargo tank test dates as required | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.87A-FPLA | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 172.200A-HMSPSNSP | Hazmat shipping papers missing/inadequate | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.130C-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 393.51C-BLPW | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 172.200A-HMSPS | Hazmat shipping papers missing/inadequate | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 172.400A1-HML | Hazmat labeling on packages | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 173.301H-HMGP | HM (General Packaging) - Failing to meet cylinder valve protection as required. | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CONSOLIDATED WASTE SERVICES LLC | 2883510 | PR | 4 |
| 2 | BALLESTER HERMANOS INC | 2793437 | PR | 3 |
| 3 | DORADO GAS INC | 2140881 | PR | 2 |
| 4 | PAN PEPIN INC | 2793456 | PR | 2 |
| 5 | AMERICAN PETROLEUM COMPANY INC | 328404 | PR | 2 |
| 6 | BEST PETROLEUM CORPORATION | 436596 | PR | 2 |
| 7 | ROMAN SC INC | 1996044 | PR | 2 |
| 8 | QUALITY CONCREMIX INC | 3587212 | PR | 2 |
| 9 | MASTER PRODUCTS COPORATION | 4070009 | PR | 2 |
| 10 | EBR ENVIRONMENTAL RECYCLING AND DEMOLITION LLC | 4064509 | FL | 1 |
| 11 | ANGEL L GARCIA ORTEGA | 2888180 | PR | 1 |
| 12 | GARCIA TRUCKING SERVICE INC | 436246 | PR | 1 |
| 13 | CARIBBEAN LUMBER AND HARDWARE | 3660801 | PR | 1 |
| 14 | APPLIANCE GAS SERVICE | 3623490 | PR | 1 |
| 15 | MR GAS SERVICES INC | 4074312 | PR | 1 |
| 16 | EPAS RECYCLING BLOCK LLC | 3646815 | PR | 1 |
| 17 | GRAMAS LINDAS SE | 3678718 | PR | 1 |
| 18 | CC 1 LTD PARTNERSHIP DBA COCA COLA PR BOTTLERS | 3779419 | PR | 1 |
| 19 | GEMA RECYCLING SERVICES INC | 3759073 | PR | 1 |
| 20 | GIOVANNA DORALIZ MARRERO VAZQUEZ | 4195919 | PR | 1 |
Recent Inspections
62 inspections at this site (page 1 of 3)