COLUMBUSNM
Roadside inspection site in US • 146 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
COLUMBUSNM is a roadside inspection location in US where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 146 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Sep 25, 2023.
A total of 61 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.6. The out-of-service rate is 64.4%, 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 Slack adjuster defective (Vehicle Maintenance) with 28 citations, followed by Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (28 citations). A total of 95 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
146 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
95 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 28 | 100.0% |
| 3 | 396.3A1-BOS | 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 | 23 | 23 | 100.0% |
| 4 | 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 14 | 14 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.110B2I-C | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.110B1-C | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 28 | 393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 396.3A1-ALATR | Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 393.110B2II-C | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 390.21TB3-OPERBY | 390.21TB3-OPERBY | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.9B-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) obscured | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 390.21T(e) | 390.21T(e) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RENE BUENO CASTANEDA | 3185274 | MC | 11 |
| 2 | MIGUEL VARELA MENDOZA | 2961615 | CI | 8 |
| 3 | CARLOS MANUEL TREVIZO | 2935667 | CI | 8 |
| 4 | RAMON ESPINO CASTRO | 3132622 | CI | 7 |
| 5 | OSCAR BASTIDOS OCHOA | 1956422 | CI | 6 |
| 6 | CESAR CARRISOZA ELIZALDE | 1745659 | CI | 5 |
| 7 | MIGUEL ANGEL ALVAREZ SALDIVAR | 1546105 | CI | 5 |
| 8 | RENE SALAS FERNANDEZ | 1903451 | CI | 4 |
| 9 | JOSE RUBEN ALVAREZ GONZALEZ | 655703 | CI | 4 |
| 10 | SILVIA NAJERA BENCOMO | 2856009 | CI | 4 |
| 11 | OSWALDO PEREA TARIN | 1910873 | CI | 4 |
| 12 | FRANZ FRIESEN FRIESEN | 3431778 | CI | 3 |
| 13 | BANDOLEROS FARM LLC | 989660 | NM | 3 |
| 14 | RAFAEL VALDIVIEZO CASTILLO | 3132671 | CI | 3 |
| 15 | MARIA SUDERMAN GOERTZEN | 3995313 | CI | 3 |
| 16 | OSCAR CARRILLO AMAYA | 2209171 | CI | 3 |
| 17 | FRIESSEN GIESBRECHT FRANZ | 3586666 | CI | 3 |
| 18 | NESTOR LEANOS NUNEZ | 1171760 | CI | 3 |
| 19 | KOSEKI AU PORTILLO | 2636634 | CI | 3 |
| 20 | LUIS ERASMO RAMIREZ MACIAS | 3766765 | CI | 3 |
Recent Inspections
146 inspections at this site (page 1 of 6)