FM481
Roadside inspection site in Texas • 23 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
FM481 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 23 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Sep 9, 2025.
A total of 23 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.2. The out-of-service rate is 21.7%, 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 4 citations, followed by Inoperable Required Lamp (3 citations). A total of 17 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
23 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
17 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 | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 2 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 3 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 396.3A1-TRDL | Tie Rods / Drag Links - Defective Clamps / Holes / Missing nuts | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 393.24(a) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 395.15(g)(2) | 395.15(g)(2) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.203A | Cab/body components defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JOSE AMARO GALVAN TREVINO | 3334437 | TX | 1 |
| 2 | TSG INTERNATIONAL LLC | 2065628 | TX | 1 |
| 3 | BEN E KEITH COMPANY | 115479 | TX | 1 |
| 4 | GR TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS LLC | 3370391 | TX | 1 |
| 5 | SCHWERMAN TRUCKING CO | 46595 | WI | 1 |
| 6 | GRAY STONE SOLUTIONS LLC | 4252248 | TX | 1 |
| 7 | PICO PROPANE OPERATING LLC | 2786651 | TX | 1 |
| 8 | GORE GROUP LLC | 2283858 | TX | 1 |
| 9 | LUIS LEAL DIAZ | 2858445 | TX | 1 |
| 10 | CONTRACT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS CO | 188891 | OH | 1 |
| 11 | TITO EXPRESS TRANSPORT LLC | 3563560 | TX | 1 |
| 12 | COAL TRANSIT LLC | 2818050 | TX | 1 |
| 13 | RZE LOGISTICS LLC | 3689430 | TX | 1 |
| 14 | DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING WEST LLC | 3421176 | KS | 1 |
| 15 | AGGREGATE HAULERS I L P | 1021485 | TX | 1 |
| 16 | MAXEY ENERGY COMPANY | 1941423 | TX | 1 |
| 17 | JORGE A LONGORIA PEREZ | 3329604 | TX | 1 |
| 18 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC | 471318 | TX | 1 |
| 19 | MCCOY CORPORATION | 379133 | TX | 1 |
| 20 | YUDEL GUAJARDO | 370254 | TX | 1 |
Recent Inspections
23 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)