LOOP 281
Roadside inspection site in Texas • 183 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
LOOP 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 183 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 24, 2026.
A total of 154 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.2. The out-of-service rate is 13.7%, 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 25 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (19 citations). A total of 73 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
183 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
73 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 25 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 1 | 5.3% |
| 3 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 1 | 8.3% |
| 4 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 10 | 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| 12 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.13(c)(1) | No Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 26 | 393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 390.21(c) | 390.21(c) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.53B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.43D | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 172.336(c) | Failing to display ID numbers according to provisions in table of 172.336(c) | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 107.620(b) | 107.620(b) | Unknown | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 392.9BA-NOREG-2 | 392.9BA-NOREG-2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EAST TEXAS BRIDGE INC | 2020652 | TX | 4 |
| 2 | WR WELBORN & SON INC | 2079425 | TX | 4 |
| 3 | NORTH CRETE SERVICES LLC | 1493155 | TX | 3 |
| 4 | DODSON TRUCKING INC | 878816 | TX | 3 |
| 5 | COLE DISTRIBUTING COMPANY LLC | 1898599 | TX | 2 |
| 6 | NUCO2 SUPPLY LLC | 578807 | FL | 2 |
| 7 | MCCOY CORPORATION | 379133 | TX | 2 |
| 8 | D&K FOUR STATES TRANSPORT & HAULING LLC | 3970885 | AR | 2 |
| 9 | ALLIED WASTE SYSTEMS INC | 237997 | AZ | 2 |
| 10 | AXIS ENERGY SERVICES LLC | 2902212 | TX | 2 |
| 11 | KLX ENERGY SERVICES LLC | 2429857 | TX | 2 |
| 12 | RIG RUNNERS LLC | 1014498 | TX | 2 |
| 13 | LARRY D PACK | 2158667 | TX | 2 |
| 14 | ROOFLINE INC | 739235 | TX | 2 |
| 15 | MAGLARIS & HENSON TRUCKING INC | 2781227 | TX | 2 |
| 16 | LIVE OAK ENVIRONMENTAL LLC | 2630006 | LA | 2 |
| 17 | PUGH LUBRICANTS LLC | 2942768 | NC | 2 |
| 18 | RYDER TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS LLC | 299073 | FL | 2 |
| 19 | TRENDSETTER CONSTRUCTION INC | 628884 | TX | 2 |
| 20 | ABREGO BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION LLC | 3585427 | TX | 2 |
Recent Inspections
183 inspections at this site (page 1 of 8)