FM521
Roadside inspection site in Texas • 26 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
FM521 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 26 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 5, 2026.
A total of 24 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 3.1. The out-of-service rate is 26.9%, 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 Inoperable required lamps (Vehicle Maintenance) with 16 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (7 citations). A total of 35 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
26 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
35 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 | 16 | 1 | 6.3% |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 11 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.53B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 387.303B4 | 387.303B4 | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.55(a) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.134 | Cargo securement - large boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 392.2UCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 392.9AA1 | 392.9AA1 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MARIO VILLAGRAN DISTRIBUTION CO INC | 3889157 | TX | 2 |
| 2 | YULIANA N GUTIERREZ | 3872152 | TX | 2 |
| 3 | ANDCO TRUCKING LLC | 2450894 | TX | 1 |
| 4 | JOSE H GARCIA | 1938099 | TX | 1 |
| 5 | ARTERRA TRANSPORT INC | 3568427 | TX | 1 |
| 6 | ALEJANDRO MARTINEZ | 2821835 | TX | 1 |
| 7 | GERARDO OLIDEN | 2961494 | TX | 1 |
| 8 | JOSE CANALES | 2104243 | TX | 1 |
| 9 | DONALD R LEE | 2596646 | TX | 1 |
| 10 | ORTIZ TRUCKING | 1946970 | TX | 1 |
| 11 | PSC GROUP LLC | 3544086 | TX | 1 |
| 12 | ANNETT HOLDINGS INC | 87409 | IA | 1 |
| 13 | BERENGUER INC | 2355782 | TX | 1 |
| 14 | PTS TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3305044 | TX | 1 |
| 15 | JOSE BELMARES | 2160734 | TX | 1 |
| 16 | CIMA SERVICES MANAGEMENT INC | 2210296 | TX | 1 |
| 17 | JAVIER ESPINOZA | 2572130 | TX | 1 |
| 18 | JOSE ALFREDO JIMENEZ | 2153917 | TX | 1 |
| 19 | A G E CONSTRUCTION LLC | 2454265 | TX | 1 |
| 20 | TRANSPORTES CHAVARRIA LLC | 4067124 | TX | 1 |
Recent Inspections
26 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)