Roadside Inspection 78444631
Roadside inspection on Apr 21, 2023 in Texas • Carrier: TRANSPORTES REFRIGERADOS GC XPRESS SA DE CV (USDOT 2563803) • Vehicle: STRG TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 78444631
- Date:
- Apr 21, 2023
- State:
- Texas
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 14
- HazMat:
- Yes
- Inspection site:
- VETERANS BRIDGE LOS TOMATES(CU
- Carrier (USDOT):
- TRANSPORTES REFRIGERADOS GC XPRESS SA DE CV (2563803)
- Vehicle:
- STRG TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- 25EP2P (MX)
- VIN:
- 2FWYHWDB9YAF62573
What this inspection means
Both the vehicle and the driver were placed out of service at this inspection.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance and Driver Fitness, with a combined severity weight of 56.
Compared to the median Level 2 inspection nationwide in 2023, this is a more severe than typical result.
Severity context
How mild, normal, or severe was this inspection compared to its carrier, state, and station?
How this compares
National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.
An out-of-service order is one of the most consequential outcomes a roadside inspection can produce — the most heavily-weighted OOS citation here was 383.23(a)(2) (CDL - wrong class, severity weight 8). (383.23(a)(2))
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2FWYHWDB9YAF62573 | MX 25EP2P | STRG | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 3R9T493A7NC173613 | MX 16UN1M | OTHR | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
14 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 8 | Driver Fitness | OOS |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 177.817(e) | Placard deteriorated/damaged | 4 | Hazardous Materials | — |
| 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | — | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | — | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
Violation categories (BASICs)
Federal behavior-analysis-and-safety-improvement buckets for the cited violations.
Nearby inspections (same carrier, ±60 days)
Other times this carrier was inspected around the same date.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79102126 | Jun 16, 2023 | TX | L1 | — | 6 | — |
| 79090152 | Jun 15, 2023 | TX | L2 | — | 10 | OOS |
| 78917844 | Jun 14, 2023 | TX | L1 | — | 12 | OOS |
| 78853162 | Jun 5, 2023 | TX | L1 | — | 4 | — |
| 78847169 | Jun 5, 2023 | US | L1 | BROWNSVILLETX | 4 | — |
| 78847247 | Jun 2, 2023 | US | L1 | BROWNSVILLETX | 8 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84230357 | Mar 20, 2025 | TX | L2 | 3R9T493A7NC173613 | OOS |
| 82426058 | Aug 16, 2024 | TX | L3 | 3R9T493A7NC173613 | — |
| 80782943 | Jan 25, 2024 | TX | L1 | 2FWYHWDB9YAF62573 | — |
| 80680655 | Jan 22, 2024 | TX | L2 | 2FWYHWDB9YAF62573 | OOS |
| 80620117 | Jan 10, 2024 | TX | L1 | 2FWYHWDB9YAF62573 | — |
| 79214640 | Jul 4, 2023 | US | L1 | 2FWYHWDB9YAF62573 | OOS |
| 79125142 | Jun 27, 2023 | TX | L2 | 2FWYHWDB9YAF62573 | — |
| 79090152 | Jun 15, 2023 | TX | L2 | 2FWYHWDB9YAF62573 | OOS |
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