MLK

Roadside inspection site in Texas • 25 inspections on record

OOS Rate: 28.0%
Total Inspections
25
OOS Rate
28.0%
OOS Inspections
7
Unique Carriers
20
HazMat Inspections
0
Avg Violations
0.9
Name
MLK
State
Texas (TX)
Facility Type
Total Inspections
25
OOS Rate
28.0%
Active Since
Jan 1, 2020
Latest Inspection
Mar 5, 2025

About This Inspection Site

MLK 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 25 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 5, 2025.

A total of 20 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.9. The out-of-service rate is 28.0%, 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 8 citations, followed by CDL - wrong class (6 citations). A total of 11 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.

Inspection Level Breakdown

25 inspections by CVSA level

Top Violations

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

#CodeDescriptionBASIC CategoryCitationsOOSOOS %
1392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving80
2383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong classDriver Fitness66100.0%
3383.25(a)(1)Learner's Permit (CLP) - Is not accompanied by the holder of a valid CDL that is fully authorized to operate the CMV.Driver Fitness11100.0%
4391.49(j)No valid medical waiver in drivers possessionDriver Fitness10
5396.17CNo proof of periodic inspectionVehicle Maintenance10
6393.203(c)Hood not securely fastenedVehicle Maintenance10
7393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructionsVehicle Maintenance10
8391.41(a)Physical qualification - generalDriver Fitness10
9396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessoriesVehicle Maintenance10
10393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defectiveVehicle Maintenance10
11393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt materialVehicle Maintenance10

Top Carriers Inspected

20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site

Recent Inspections

25 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
Updated 1 weeks ago