U.S.281
Roadside inspection site in Texas • 11 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
U.S.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 11 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Oct 24, 2023.
A total of 9 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.5. The out-of-service rate is 9.1%, 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 Hazmat shipping papers missing/inadequate (Hazardous Materials) with 1 citations, followed by Coupling device/towing methods defective (1 citations). A total of 5 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
11 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
5 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 172.200(a) | Hazmat shipping papers missing/inadequate | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 172.514(b) | Bulk package with residue of HM not properly placarded | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 4 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
9 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AUTOTRANSPORTES VARELA DAVILA SA DE CV | 1716824 | TA | 2 |
| 2 | MIREYA CAMILA OLIVO OLVERA | 3947712 | TA | 2 |
| 3 | SINTRA COMPANIA DE TRANSPORTES SA DE CV | 1752046 | ZA | 1 |
| 4 | RAPID TRANSPORT LOGISTICS SA DE CV | 2579881 | TA | 1 |
| 5 | TERRIER TRANSPORTATION INC | 694249 | TX | 1 |
| 6 | CANO AND SONS MEXICO SA DE CV | 2455646 | TA | 1 |
| 7 | AUTO FLETES INTERNACIONALES FAJARDO S DE RL DE CV | 3408153 | TA | 1 |
| 8 | MARTIN DIAZ RAMIREZ | 3413911 | TA | 1 |
| 9 | QUALITY TANK SA DE CV | 2864600 | NL | 1 |
Recent Inspections
11 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80186381 | Oct 24, 2023 | QUALITY TANK SA DE CV | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 79936705 | Sep 15, 2023 | AUTO FLETES INTERNACIONALES FAJARDO S DE RL DE CV | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 79823268 | Sep 15, 2023 | TERRIER TRANSPORTATION INC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 79688081 | Sep 14, 2023 | CANO AND SONS MEXICO SA DE CV | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 79687977 | Sep 14, 2023 | AUTOTRANSPORTES VARELA DAVILA SA DE CV | Level 2 | 0 | Clean |
| 79688227 | Sep 14, 2023 | RAPID TRANSPORT LOGISTICS SA DE CV | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 79586977 | Aug 25, 2023 | MIREYA CAMILA OLIVO OLVERA | Level 2 | 1 | Violations |
| 79487455 | Aug 17, 2023 | MIREYA CAMILA OLIVO OLVERA | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 79286360 | Jul 17, 2023 | MARTIN DIAZ RAMIREZ | Level 3 | 2 | OOS |
| 78985563 | Jun 16, 2023 | SINTRA COMPANIA DE TRANSPORTES SA DE CV | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 78985529 | Jun 16, 2023 | AUTOTRANSPORTES VARELA DAVILA SA DE CV | Level 2 | 1 | Violations |