Roadside Inspection 81534026
Roadside inspection on May 1, 2024 in Texas • Carrier: ESTES EXPRESS LINES (USDOT 121018) • Vehicle: FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
Vehicle: OK
Driver: OK
CVSA L2
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 81534026
- Date:
- May 1, 2024
- State:
- Texas
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 1
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- US57 AT FM481
- Carrier (USDOT):
- ESTES EXPRESS LINES (121018)
- Vehicle:
- FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- 3584410 (IN)
- VIN:
- 3AKBGBDVXGDHA0879
What this inspection means
One violation was recorded; no out-of-service order was issued.
Compared to the median Level 2 inspection nationwide in 2024, this is a typical result.
Severity context
How mild, normal, or severe was this inspection compared to its carrier, state, and station?
vs this carrier's typical
1
On par with carrier average
Carrier averages 0.90 violations per inspection across 2,993 prior records
vs Level 2 median in Texas
1
Cleaner than median (2)
Median of 176,960 Level 2 inspections in Texas during 2024
How this compares
National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.
Violations vs Level 2 median
1
Same as the median (1)
Compared to 941,515 Level 2 inspections nationwide in 2024
OOS at this inspection
No
Cohort OOS rate: 26.0%
Out-of-service rate across all Level 2 inspections in 2024
Carrier clean-inspection rate (12 mo)
51%
2758 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
239
187 violations · 25 OOS
Prior 90 days
750
635 violations · 90 OOS · 0.85 per inspection
Prior 365 days
2758
2471 violations · 316 OOS · 0.90 per inspection
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3AKBGBDVXGDHA0879 | IN 3584410 | FRHT | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1GRAP0628JD123411 | TN 059907T | GDAN | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
1 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82010138 | Jun 29, 2024 | KS | L2 | — | 0 | — |
| 82009678 | Jun 29, 2024 | IA | L1 | — | 6 | OOS |
| 82000996 | Jun 29, 2024 | AR | L3 | WEST MEMPHIS AR | 1 | — |
| 82041268 | Jun 28, 2024 | NY | L2 | SYRACUSE NY | 0 | — |
| 82040703 | Jun 28, 2024 | GA | L2 | GROVETOWN GA | 0 | — |
| 82037710 | Jun 28, 2024 | TX | L1 | US59 NB NACODOCHES SCALE | 0 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85297669 | Jul 21, 2025 | TX | L1 | 1GRAP0628JD123411 | — |
| 84259069 | Mar 17, 2025 | TX | L1 | 1GRAP0628JD123411 | — |
| 83255400 | Nov 15, 2024 | TX | L1 | 1GRAP0628JD123411 | — |
| 82404480 | Aug 15, 2024 | NM | L3 | 3AKBGBDVXGDHA0879 | — |
| 80733512 | Jan 26, 2024 | TX | L1 | 3AKBGBDVXGDHA0879 | — |
Related records
Carrier
ESTES EXPRESS LINES
Full carrier record and safety profile.
Station
US57 AT FM481
All inspections at this site.
State
Inspections in Texas
Statewide inspection records.
Level
Level II — Walk-Around
All inspections at this CVSA level.
Vehicle
VIN 3AKBGBDVXGDHA0879
All inspections and records for this VIN.
Plate
3584410 (IN)
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 (81534026) and date (May 1, 2024) 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/121018/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/121018/
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 750 other inspections with a combined 635 violations and 90 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 0.90 violations per inspection across 2993 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
1 violation were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 393.9(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/121018/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
Recent activity at US57 AT FM481
Other carriers inspected here recently.
| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87575225 | Apr 12, 2026 | NANCY G GONZALES EXPRESS LLC | 2 | — |
| 83405722 | Dec 11, 2024 | J D EXPRESS INC | 0 | — |
| 83405720 | Dec 10, 2024 | HLH LOGISTICS INC | 3 | — |
| 83368577 | Dec 8, 2024 | ESPINOZA LOGISTIC LLC | 4 | — |
| 83370045 | Dec 5, 2024 | JOSE ANTONIO VENTURA | 4 | OOS |
| 83206435 | Nov 20, 2024 | SIKA INTERNATIONAL LLC | 5 | OOS |
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