ZONA LIBRE
Roadside inspection site in Puerto Rico • 83 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
ZONA LIBRE 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 83 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Jul 12, 2024.
A total of 45 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.3. The out-of-service rate is 4.8%, 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 19 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (17 citations). A total of 27 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
83 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
27 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 19 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 7 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 3 | 50.0% |
| 6 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 3 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 107.620(b) | 107.620(b) | Unknown | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.24(a) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.55(b) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.82 | Rear vision mirrors defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 177.804(a) | Hazmat shipping papers not accessible | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 172.602(a) | Emergency Response information not complete | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALLIED LOGISTICS CORP | 1997116 | PR | 11 |
| 2 | CARLOS J CASTRO DIAZ | 2567549 | PR | 6 |
| 3 | AIDA L VELEZ MARIN | 2803286 | PR | 5 |
| 4 | JOHN ELMER RIVERA GUZMAN | 3370439 | PR | 4 |
| 5 | RIVERO TRANSPORT INC | 1849050 | PR | 3 |
| 6 | DMT TRANSPORT INC | 251480 | PR | 3 |
| 7 | EASEWAY DE PUERTO RICO CORP | 324408 | PR | 3 |
| 8 | CESAR CASTILLO LLC | 3669041 | PR | 3 |
| 9 | IPM TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS INC | 2123417 | PR | 3 |
| 10 | JORGE BERRIOS MALDONADO | 2412452 | PR | 2 |
| 11 | AJC LOGISTIC LLC | 4088342 | PR | 2 |
| 12 | TRANSPORTE LUGO INC | 3569084 | PR | 2 |
| 13 | TRUCKING LOGISTICS LLC | 3464276 | PR | 2 |
| 14 | ANGEL L AGOSTO MALDONADO | 3903740 | PR | 2 |
| 15 | CARLOS J OCASIO VAZQUEZ | 1974402 | PR | 2 |
| 16 | FRANK YOUNGS | 1700159 | NY | 1 |
| 17 | EDGAR TORRES FLORES | 3766267 | PR | 1 |
| 18 | ECOLOGICA CARMELO INC | 2967165 | PR | 1 |
| 19 | JM LOGISTICS & TRUCK REPAIR INC | 2378435 | PR | 1 |
| 20 | LIGHT GAS CORPORATION | 424337 | PR | 1 |
Recent Inspections
83 inspections at this site (page 1 of 4)