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TUFESA

1420 NORTH 27TH AVE · Phoenix, AZ 85009

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  • MC #482507
  • USDOT #1215199 USDOT Active
  • 89
    Power Units
  • 68
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

TUFESA is a Phoenix, AZ freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Arizona. This company has 89 truck(s) in their fleet and 68 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-482507 and their USDOT number is 1215199.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/02/2026 · last updated Oct 17, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name TUFESA USA LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 09/02/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 6,720,150 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private Passenger (Business)
  • Private Passenger (Non-business)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Passengers

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Arizona — 230 inspections (past 24 months) California — 11 inspections (past 24 months) California — 11 inspections (past 24 months) California — 11 inspections (past 24 months) California — 11 inspections (past 24 months) California — 11 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: US (758), AZ (230), CA (11), NM (1). Based on the 1,000 most recent inspections. Home base: Phoenix, Arizona.

Safety Record

33 Severe Violations Updated 1 min ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.11 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.1 40 Vehicle Maintenance 1.08 126 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.04 17

Inspection Summary

  • 2
    Total
  • 2
    Clean
  • 177
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 75 unique codes

Critical 27

  • 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.3A1-TFCVTires - Front, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TFSMFTires - Front, sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord1× SW 8
  • 395.5A2-HOSPVIDHOS (Passenger) - Driving for any period after having been on duty 15 hours following 8 consecutive hours off duty during the previous 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time7× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 396.3A1-STLCSteering - Loose clamp or clamp bolt on tie rod or drag link1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A-HOSPVIHOS (Passenger) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.51C-BLPWAir Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.6× OOS×6 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-BECIBuses - Electrical components have broken or unsecured mounting1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.28-BEWBuses - Electrical cable insulation chafed/frayed/damaged/burnt exposing wire1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.62-BEMEIBuses - Marked emergency exit is inoperative (does not open, close and/or secure as designed).6× OOS×6 SW 1
  • 393.62-BEIBuses - Required emergency exit inoperative (does not open, close and/or secure as designed)5× OOS×5 SW 1
  • 393.62-BENMBuses - Required emergency exit not properly marked. (does not convey message)3× OOS×3 SW 1
  • 393.62-BEMEOBuses - Marked emergency exit is obstructed (includes obstruction of the markings, release mechanism, and/or the opening of the emergency exit2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 393.62-BEOBuses - Required emergency exit obstructed (includes obstructions of the markings, release or mechanism and/or the opening of the emergency exit)1× OOS×1 SW 1

Hours of Service 9

  • 395.5A1-HOSPVIDHOS (Passenger) - Driving more than 10 hours following 8 consecutive hours off duty during the previous 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time13× SW 7
  • 395.11G-HOSDFPSDHOS (Manner) - Driver failed to provide supporting documents to an authorized Federal, State , or local official1× SW 7
  • 395.5A1-HOSPVIDITHOS (Passenger) - Driving more than 10 hours following 8 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner14× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.6× SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.2× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.2× SW 1
  • 395.5A2-HOSPVNPDriving after 15 hour driving limit. (Passenger carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
  • 395.5A1-HOSPVNPDriving after 10 hour driving limit. (Passenger carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 37

  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.5× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.2× SW 6
  • 393.24C-LLighting - Headlamp(s) improperly mounted2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.24(a)Non-compliance with headlamp requirements1× SW 6
  • 393.25A-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.9× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured5× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection4× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve4× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.2× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.2× SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
  • 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak8× SW 3
  • 393.28-WS-6Wiring Systems - Bare, loose, dangling, chafing or poorly connected wires1× SW 3
  • 393.80ARear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective1× SW 3
  • 393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).8× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper6× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative3× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
  • 392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment2× SW 2
  • 393.9B-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp obscured1× SW 2
  • 393.203A-CBPCab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken1× SW 2
  • 393.201D-FRFrame - Accessories improperly attached1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored24× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.16× SW 1
  • 393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap1× SW 1
  • 393.62-BENDBuses - Required emergency exit not properly marked. (does convey message)1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.11B2-ZBorder Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001.13× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
TUFESA
1420 NORTH 27TH AVE
PHOENIX, AZ 85009
Mailing Address
TUFESA USA LLC
1614 NORTH 27TH AVE
PHOENIX, AZ 85009

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