281
Roadside inspection site in Texas • 39 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
281 is a roadside inspection location in Texas where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 39 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 13, 2024.
A total of 34 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.6. The out-of-service rate is 12.8%, meaning a moderate number of inspected vehicles or drivers are placed out of service for safety deficiencies.
Inspections follow CVSA (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance) North American Standard procedures and may include weight checks, credential verification, mechanical inspection, hours-of-service compliance review, and hazardous materials documentation checks. Vehicles or drivers that fail critical safety criteria are placed out of service until deficiencies are corrected.
The most frequently cited violation at this site is Inoperable required lamps (Vehicle Maintenance) with 19 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (6 citations). A total of 23 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
39 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
23 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 1 | 5.3% |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 7 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 396.5B | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 391.41A | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.13(c)(1) | No Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 390.21(c) | 390.21(c) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.75(a)(4) | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.106(d) | Cargo securement - front end structure | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THOMAS OILFIELD SERVICES LLC | 1986815 | TX | 5 |
| 2 | NORTH CRETE SERVICES LLC | 1493155 | TX | 2 |
| 3 | WINBURN MILK COMPANY INC | 109646 | TX | 1 |
| 4 | MCKINNON CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 817004 | TX | 1 |
| 5 | TXIS TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3144181 | TX | 1 |
| 6 | ASPHALT & FUEL TRANSPORT LLC | 1399028 | OK | 1 |
| 7 | ALLEN'S ELECTRIC MOTOR SERVICE INC | 1739862 | LA | 1 |
| 8 | SLIM J TRUCKING LLC | 2887500 | TX | 1 |
| 9 | DELI MANAGEMENT INC | 874272 | TX | 1 |
| 10 | D G LOGISTICS LLC | 852587 | TN | 1 |
| 11 | MORGAN & MCKINNEY LLC | 2352556 | TX | 1 |
| 12 | ROCKIN S CATTLE LLC | 3841222 | OK | 1 |
| 13 | RSD INVESTMENTS | 860752 | LA | 1 |
| 14 | JUAN ANTONIO CARRILLO | 2877076 | TX | 1 |
| 15 | ANNETT HOLDINGS INC | 87409 | IA | 1 |
| 16 | THOMAS J TRUCKING LLC | 2911605 | TX | 1 |
| 17 | XPRESS OILFIELD SERVICES LP | 1972446 | TX | 1 |
| 18 | LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC | 97235 | NC | 1 |
| 19 | EASTEX CRUDE TRUCKING LLC | 2465819 | TX | 1 |
| 20 | SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC | 1465793 | TX | 1 |
Recent Inspections
39 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)