COTULLA
Roadside inspection site in Texas • 92 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
COTULLA 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 92 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Aug 27, 2024.
A total of 79 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.0. The out-of-service rate is 7.6%, 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 Brake tubing/hoses inadequate (Vehicle Maintenance) with 19 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (10 citations). A total of 24 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
92 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
24 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 1 | 14.3% |
| 5 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 17 | 393.95(b) | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.50(d) | Steering mechanism defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CARTER LOGISTEED EXPRESS INC | 223337 | IN | 4 |
| 2 | FLECHA MATERIALS INC | 1521215 | TX | 3 |
| 3 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 3 |
| 4 | RIGHT WAY FREIGHT SYSTEM INC | 3490679 | MI | 3 |
| 5 | RICH TRANSPORT LLC | 305789 | AR | 2 |
| 6 | GL LOGISTICS CO LLC | 2544501 | TX | 2 |
| 7 | RYDER INTEGRATED LOGISTICS INC | 165420 | FL | 2 |
| 8 | F & A EXPRESS LLC | 814450 | TX | 2 |
| 9 | EXPRESS MINERALS LLC | 3811226 | TX | 1 |
| 10 | ACUITY BRANDS LIGHTING INC | 974098 | GA | 1 |
| 11 | ABSOLUTE GROUP INC | 2531456 | TX | 1 |
| 12 | CHILLY WILLY TRANSPORT INC | 2928461 | TX | 1 |
| 13 | JB ROADWAYS INC | 3366689 | NJ | 1 |
| 14 | PAM CARTAGE CARRIERS LLC | 616877 | OH | 1 |
| 15 | SMVC TRUCKING & LOGISTICS LLC | 3038842 | TX | 1 |
| 16 | FREIGHT HP-PACK INC | 2869974 | TX | 1 |
| 17 | NAVA'S TRUCKING INC | 1151059 | TX | 1 |
| 18 | KINGSMAN LOGISTICS INC | 3158546 | MI | 1 |
| 19 | TRANSMAQUILA INC | 1133590 | TX | 1 |
| 20 | ACCEL LOGISTICS INC | 2069796 | TX | 1 |
Recent Inspections
92 inspections at this site (page 1 of 4)