3853 TX21

Roadside inspection site in Texas • 21 inspections on record

OOS Rate: 28.6%
Total Inspections
21
OOS Rate
28.6%
OOS Inspections
6
Unique Carriers
21
HazMat Inspections
0
Avg Violations
3.4
Name
3853 TX21
State
Texas (TX)
Facility Type
Total Inspections
21
OOS Rate
28.6%
Active Since
Jan 1, 2020
Latest Inspection
Sep 26, 2025

About This Inspection Site

3853 TX21 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 21 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Sep 26, 2025.

A total of 21 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 3.4. The out-of-service rate is 28.6%, meaning a significant portion 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 12 citations, followed by Windshield condition defective (5 citations). A total of 35 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.

Inspection Level Breakdown

21 inspections by CVSA level

Top Violations

35 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)

#CodeDescriptionBASIC CategoryCitationsOOSOOS %
1392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving120
2393.78Windshield condition defectiveVehicle Maintenance50
3393.11Lighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance40
4396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspectionVehicle Maintenance40
5393.9(a)Inoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance4125.0%
6396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - generalVehicle Maintenance3133.3%
7393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance30
8393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructionsVehicle Maintenance30
9393.207(a)Suspension defectiveVehicle Maintenance2150.0%
10393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defectiveVehicle Maintenance20
11393.47(e)Slack adjuster defectiveVehicle Maintenance20
12393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improperVehicle Maintenance20
13390.21(a)Vehicle marking requirementsGeneral/Admin20
14393.9Inoperable Required LampVehicle Maintenance20
15393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defectiveVehicle Maintenance20
16392.2WOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving10
17393.130Cargo securement - heavy equipmentVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
18393.201(a)Frame - cracked/loose/brokenVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
19393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt materialVehicle Maintenance10
20393.75(g)393.75(g)Vehicle Maintenance11100.0%
21383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong classDriver Fitness11100.0%
22393.70(b)(1)(i)Coupling devices defectiveVehicle Maintenance10
23392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving10
24393.53(b)Steering system components wornVehicle Maintenance10
25393.100(a)Cargo securement - general failureVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
26393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrudeVehicle Maintenance10
27391.41(a)Physical qualification - generalDriver Fitness10
28393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance10
29393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructionsVehicle Maintenance10
30392.9(a)Operating without proper operating authorityGeneral/Admin11100.0%
31392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipmentUnsafe Driving10
32393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)Vehicle Maintenance10
33393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartmentVehicle Maintenance10
34396.5(b)Fuel system leakVehicle Maintenance10
35393.209(d)Wheel fasteners loose/missingVehicle Maintenance11100.0%

Top Carriers Inspected

20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site

Recent Inspections

21 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
Updated 1 weeks ago