TX480 LOOP
Roadside inspection site in Texas • 29 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
TX480 LOOP 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 29 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 20, 2026.
A total of 27 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 3.8. The out-of-service rate is 44.8%, 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 9 citations, followed by Windshield condition defective (6 citations). A total of 53 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
29 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
53 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 4 | 396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 5 | 393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 8 | 393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 396.5B-HLOW | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 10 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 13 | 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 391.11B2-Z | Border Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. | Driver Fitness | 3 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.207A | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 19 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 22 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 396.5B | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.209E | Power steering violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 177.817A | Placarding violation | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 173.24B1 | Release of Hazardous Materials from package | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 393.82 | Rear vision mirrors defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.11UR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.67 | Tires - other defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MP EXPRESS LOGS SA DE CV | 4288131 | CH | 3 |
| 2 | MAVERICK EXPRESS CARRIERS LLC | 2557487 | TX | 1 |
| 3 | BRG GENERAL TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3641137 | IL | 1 |
| 4 | R & B EXPRESS INC | 1401085 | CA | 1 |
| 5 | SAGA INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3478411 | TX | 1 |
| 6 | MABESA ENERGETICOS SA DE CV | 3695084 | NL | 1 |
| 7 | 3HL TRANSPORT EXPRESS LLC | 3689362 | TX | 1 |
| 8 | PALOMA CARRIERS LLC | 4370381 | TX | 1 |
| 9 | PATTERSON MOTOR FREIGHT LLC | 1061388 | TX | 1 |
| 10 | AVOMEX INC | 704212 | TX | 1 |
| 11 | GIGO TRANSPORT INC | 2570145 | TX | 1 |
| 12 | DIVISION TRANSPORTES FRONTERIZOS SA DE CV | 4455559 | CH | 1 |
| 13 | BRANDON SALAZAR SNOWBALL | 4410818 | CH | 1 |
| 14 | HUERTA'S HAULING | 3059276 | TX | 1 |
| 15 | JOSE SANTOS CUELLAR HERRERA | 4418657 | CH | 1 |
| 16 | PEDRO ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ RIVERA | 1996519 | NL | 1 |
| 17 | ROBERTO CARLOS ESPINOZA CELAYO | 3843904 | CH | 1 |
| 18 | TRAREYSA LLC | 2784777 | TX | 1 |
| 19 | TORRESA LLC | 3336289 | TX | 1 |
| 20 | DRACO ENERGY LLC | 3465169 | UT | 1 |
Recent Inspections
29 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)