Roadside Inspection 79710231
Roadside inspection on Aug 7, 2023 in Texas • Carrier: EL MENTIROSO TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 3631087) • Vehicle: FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
Vehicle OOS
Driver OOS
CVSA L1
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 79710231
- Date:
- Aug 7, 2023
- State:
- Texas
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 15
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- 150 E SAM HOUSTON PK
- Carrier (USDOT):
- EL MENTIROSO TRUCKING LLC (3631087)
- Vehicle:
- FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- 43U220M (TX)
- VIN:
- 1FUYDZYB8SH553381
What this inspection means
Both the vehicle and the driver were placed out of service at this inspection.
Compared to the median Level 1 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 Level 1 median in Texas
15
Heavier than median (2)
Median of 61,780 Level 1 inspections in Texas during 2023
vs typical at 150 E SAM HOUSTON PK
15
Heavier than station median (3)
Median of 36 inspections at this station in the trailing 12 months
How this compares
National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.
Violations vs Level 1 median
15
14 more than the median (1)
Compared to 536,564 Level 1 inspections nationwide in 2023
OOS at this inspection
Yes
Cohort OOS rate: 24.6%
Out-of-service rate across all Level 1 inspections in 2023
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1FUYDZYB8SH553381 | TX 43U220M | FRHT | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 4T94N3420H2101046 | OK BV9662 | TOTL | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
15 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 | — |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.100(a) | Cargo securement - general failure | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | — | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
Violation categories (BASICs)
Federal behavior-analysis-and-safety-improvement buckets for the cited violations.
Vehicle Maintenance
10
violations
2 OOS
Unsafe Driving
4
violations
Driver Fitness
1
violation
1 OOS
Nearby inspections (same carrier, ±60 days)
Other times this carrier was inspected around the same date.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79888505 | Oct 5, 2023 | TX | L2 | — | 5 | — |
| 79877835 | Sep 27, 2023 | TX | L2 | — | 8 | OOS |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86323042 | Nov 7, 2025 | TX | L2 | 4T94N3420H2101046 | — |
| 84095482 | Mar 6, 2025 | TX | L2 | 4T94N3420H2101046 | OOS |
| 83254799 | Nov 13, 2024 | TX | L2 | 1FUYDZYB8SH553381 | OOS |
| 83062056 | Oct 22, 2024 | TX | L1 | 1FUYDZYB8SH553381 | OOS |
| 82695662 | Sep 16, 2024 | TX | L4 | 4T94N3420H2101046 | — |
| 81891904 | Jun 3, 2024 | TX | L2 | 4T94N3420H2101046 | OOS |
Related records
Carrier
EL MENTIROSO TRUCKING LLC
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Station
150 E SAM HOUSTON PK
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State
Inspections in Texas
Statewide inspection records.
Level
Level I — North American Standard
All inspections at this CVSA level.
Vehicle
VIN 1FUYDZYB8SH553381
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Plate
43U220M (TX)
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 (79710231) and date (Aug 7, 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. An OOS order was issued. The Vehicle OOS / Driver OOS badges at the top of this page tell you which side of the cab triggered it; until the cited defects were corrected, the carrier could not legally continue operating.
- 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/3631087/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/3631087/
Frequently asked questions about this inspection
What does a roadside inspection Level 1 actually inspect? ▾
A Level I (North American Standard) inspection is the most thorough roadside check — driver credentials and HOS records, plus a full vehicle examination including brakes, steering, lights, suspension, tires, and frame. Inspectors record any out-of-service violations on the spot.
Was this inspection an OOS event for this carrier? ▾
Yes — this inspection produced an out-of-service order for both the vehicle and the driver. OOS orders prohibit further operation until the cited defects are corrected.
How does this inspection compare to the carrier's recent record? ▾
There is not yet enough prior inspection history on this carrier to compute a meaningful comparison. Once a carrier has at least 10 inspections on record, this page surfaces a 30/90/365-day trend ribbon.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
15 violations were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 383.23(a)(2), 392.2, 392.2, 392.2, 392.2, 393.47(a), 393.55(c)(2), 393.100(a).
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/3631087/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
Recent activity at 150 E SAM HOUSTON PK
Other carriers inspected here recently.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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