TECATE CA
Roadside inspection site in US • 101 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
TECATE CA 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 101 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 30, 2026.
A total of 58 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.8. The out-of-service rate is 14.9%, 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 Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) (Vehicle Maintenance) with 16 citations, followed by Emergency equipment - warning devices missing (12 citations). A total of 72 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
101 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
72 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 6 | 37.5% |
| 2 | 393.95(b) | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 391.11B2-Z | Border Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. | Driver Fitness | 8 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
| 8 | 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 13 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.209(e) | Power steering violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.11(b) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.3 | 393.3 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 391.11(b)(1) | No valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.81-H | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.80(a) | Exhaust system defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.13(c)(2) | No Lower Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 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 | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.67(c)(7)(v) | Tires - other defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.55B-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YOLANDA GUZMAN ORTIZ | 2954075 | BN | 8 |
| 2 | G F FREIGHT CORP | 1401371 | CA | 8 |
| 3 | PREMIUM FREIGHT DE MEXICO SA DE CV | 3069603 | BN | 5 |
| 4 | FLETES Y SERVICIOS KUMIAI SA DE CV | 1381899 | BN | 4 |
| 5 | COSIO TRUCKING INC | 1185032 | CA | 4 |
| 6 | MARIO A NAVARRETE MEJORADO | 2141266 | CA | 4 |
| 7 | TURBO EXPRESS 22 S DE RL DE CV | 555535 | BN | 3 |
| 8 | CLEMENTE NAVARRO GUDINO | 2207463 | CA | 3 |
| 9 | ADV TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS CORP | 2641885 | CA | 3 |
| 10 | TBM CARRIERS INC | 835330 | CA | 3 |
| 11 | ISMAEL OCHOA DURAN | 3652652 | CA | 2 |
| 12 | JORGE ALEJANDRO GARCIA SANCHEZ | 2425217 | CA | 2 |
| 13 | GERARDO CASTRO | 3251857 | CA | 2 |
| 14 | BAJA AGGREGATES INC | 3752451 | CA | 2 |
| 15 | VICTOR HUGO ROJAS | 4161616 | CA | 2 |
| 16 | MERIT ALUMINUM INC | 1483849 | CA | 2 |
| 17 | LILIANA RAJAA HATOUM | 3448337 | CA | 2 |
| 18 | GOLDEN STONE LLC | 2832223 | CA | 2 |
| 19 | ALFREDO FLORES RODRIGUEZ | 3675650 | CA | 1 |
| 20 | MARTIN DEL CAMPO TRANSPORT INC | 3931202 | CA | 1 |
Recent Inspections
101 inspections at this site (page 1 of 5)