Roadside Inspection 79634780
Roadside inspection on Sep 4, 2023 in Texas • Carrier: TRANSPORTES SOTO E HIJOS S A DE C V (USDOT 824454) • Vehicle: KW TRUCK TRACTOR
Vehicle: OK
Driver: OK
CVSA L2
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 79634780
- Date:
- Sep 4, 2023
- State:
- Texas
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 7
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- LAT:31 39' 52.98N
- Carrier (USDOT):
- TRANSPORTES SOTO E HIJOS S A DE C V (824454)
- Vehicle:
- KW TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- 51AF4G (MX)
- VIN:
- 3WKYDP9X8JF503733
What this inspection means
7 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
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?
vs this carrier's typical
7
Heavier than carrier average
Carrier averages 2.13 violations per inspection across 142 prior records
vs Level 2 median in Texas
7
Heavier than median (1)
Median of 115,177 Level 2 inspections in Texas during 2023
How this compares
National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.
Violations vs Level 2 median
7
6 more than the median (1)
Compared to 642,260 Level 2 inspections nationwide in 2023
OOS at this inspection
No
Cohort OOS rate: 25.2%
Out-of-service rate across all Level 2 inspections in 2023
Carrier clean-inspection rate (12 mo)
32%
142 inspections in the trailing 12 months
Computed from this carrier's inspection history
Carrier trend at this moment
How active was this carrier's inspection record around this date?
Prior 30 days
20
51 violations · 4 OOS
Prior 90 days
69
145 violations · 14 OOS · 2.10 per inspection
Prior 365 days
142
303 violations · 30 OOS · 2.13 per inspection
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3WKYDP9X8JF503733 | MX 51AF4G | KW | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1JJV532D5EL798338 | MX 483WU8 | WANC | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
7 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | — | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | — | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | — | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | — | Hours of Service | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80089056 | Nov 1, 2023 | US | L1 | EL PASO TX | 2 | OOS |
| 80447246 | Oct 19, 2023 | NM | L2 | ON PETE V DOMENICI INTERNATION | 2 | OOS |
| 79969809 | Oct 19, 2023 | TX | L2 | — | 0 | — |
| 79986045 | Oct 18, 2023 | TX | L1 | — | 2 | OOS |
| 79989705 | Oct 17, 2023 | US | L1 | PRESIDIO TX | 3 | — |
| 79972809 | Oct 17, 2023 | US | L1 | PRESIDIO TX | 1 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87499084 | Apr 2, 2026 | US | L3 | 1JJV532D5EL798338 | — |
| 86528755 | Dec 9, 2025 | NM | L3 | 3WKYDP9X8JF503733 | — |
| 86469083 | Dec 2, 2025 | US | L1 | 3WKYDP9X8JF503733 | OOS |
| 86361932 | Nov 18, 2025 | NM | L3 | 3WKYDP9X8JF503733 | — |
| 86374827 | Nov 15, 2025 | TX | L1 | 3WKYDP9X8JF503733 | OOS |
| 86309232 | Nov 12, 2025 | US | L1 | 3WKYDP9X8JF503733 | OOS |
| 86221621 | Oct 31, 2025 | NM | L2 | 3WKYDP9X8JF503733 | OOS |
| 86207039 | Oct 30, 2025 | NM | L3 | 3WKYDP9X8JF503733 | — |
Related records
Carrier
TRANSPORTES SOTO E HIJOS S A DE C V
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Station
LAT:31 39' 52.98N
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State
Inspections in Texas
Statewide inspection records.
Level
Level II — Walk-Around
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Vehicle
VIN 3WKYDP9X8JF503733
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Plate
51AF4G (MX)
All inspections tied to this plate.
Reference
FMCSR Violations
Violation-code reference library.
How to use this inspection record
- Confirm the inspection ID and date. Verify that the inspection number (79634780) and date (Sep 4, 2023) match what the carrier or broker has provided you. The inspection ID is FMCSA's permanent identifier and will not change.
- Review every cited violation code. Click through each violation code in the table below to read the underlying FMCSR section. The severity weight column tells you which citations carry the most weight in the SMS scoring algorithm.
- Check the OOS flags. No OOS order was issued, so the carrier was cleared to continue operating after this inspection.
- Compare against the carrier's broader inspection history. Open the carrier's full inspection page to see whether this result is typical or an outlier: /usdot/824454/inspections/
- Cross-reference with SMS BASIC scoring. Open the carrier profile to see how the BASICs cited here aggregate across the carrier's full scoring window: /usdot/824454/
Frequently asked questions about this inspection
What does a roadside inspection Level 2 actually inspect? ▾
A Level II (Walk-Around) inspection covers the same items as a Level I but the inspector does not physically get under the vehicle. Inspectors record any out-of-service violations on the spot.
Was this inspection an OOS event for this carrier? ▾
No out-of-service order was issued at this inspection. The carrier and the vehicle were cleared to continue operating.
How does this inspection compare to the carrier's recent record? ▾
In the 90 days leading up to this inspection, this carrier had 69 other inspections with a combined 145 violations and 14 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 2.13 violations per inspection across 142 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
7 violations were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 393.55(e), 393.11, 393.11, 395.22(h)(4), 395.24(c)(2)(iii), 395.24(d), 395.8(f)(1).
Is this carrier still operating after this inspection? ▾
An inspection is a snapshot — it does not by itself terminate operating authority. To check current operating status for this carrier, see the live carrier profile, which reflects FMCSA's most recent authority and out-of-service status.
How long does an inspection result stay on a carrier's record? ▾
Inspection records are permanent in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). For the purpose of the SMS BASIC scoring algorithm, however, time-decayed weights mean inspections older than 24 months count less, and inspections older than 36 months drop out of the scoring window altogether.
How does this inspection feed into FMCSA's SMS BASIC scoring? ▾
Each cited violation has a severity weight (visible in the Violations Cited table) and a BASIC category (Vehicle Maintenance, HOS Compliance, Unsafe Driving, etc.). FMCSA aggregates these weighted citations across all of a carrier's inspections in the scoring window to produce a percentile score per BASIC. OOS violations carry a +2 weight bump.
Where can I see all inspections for this carrier? ▾
The full inspection history is available at /usdot/824454/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
Recent activity at LAT:31 39' 52.98N
Other carriers inspected here recently.
| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87660962 | Apr 21, 2026 | TRANSPORTES DE CARGA ANGELES AZULES SA DE CV | 3 | — |
| 86948565 | Jan 30, 2026 | SAMCO FREIGHT LLC | 8 | OOS |
| 86899337 | Jan 26, 2026 | BRENDA LIZETH GALINDO WAGNER | 6 | — |
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