US-385 MILE MARKER 3
Roadside inspection site in Texas • 24 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
US-385 MILE MARKER 3 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 24 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Oct 13, 2024.
A total of 24 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.5. The out-of-service rate is 45.8%, 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 Inoperable required lamps (Vehicle Maintenance) with 9 citations, followed by Inoperative/defective brakes (7 citations). A total of 18 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
24 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
18 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 | 9 | 2 | 22.2% |
| 2 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 4 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 172.602(c)(1) | Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LCH TRUCKING LLC | 2287538 | TX | 1 |
| 2 | WEST TEXAS SERVICES INC | 1750217 | TX | 1 |
| 3 | WINDY CITY WEST LLC | 2864614 | AZ | 1 |
| 4 | GUADALUPE AGUILAR | 2798259 | TX | 1 |
| 5 | TEXAS PRIDE FUELS LTD | 1339456 | TX | 1 |
| 6 | ASHLEY JONES | 2817501 | TX | 1 |
| 7 | FRANZ FRIESEN FROESE | 3925715 | TX | 1 |
| 8 | TRIPLE RD SPOOLING INC | 2462792 | TX | 1 |
| 9 | SELECT WATER SOLUTIONS LLC | 1609544 | TX | 1 |
| 10 | LONE STAR INSTRUMENTATION & ELECTRIC CORPORATION | 2385006 | TX | 1 |
| 11 | ESPARZA'S BACKHOE SERVICE LLC | 1951137 | TX | 1 |
| 12 | MASAEL AGUIRRE | 3273225 | TX | 1 |
| 13 | HUGHES OILFIELD TRANSPORTATION INC | 876460 | TX | 1 |
| 14 | UNO HOT SHOT SERVICES CORP | 1704606 | TX | 1 |
| 15 | STEALTH COMPLETION SERVICES LLC | 3288365 | TX | 1 |
| 16 | DALE MEYER TRUCKING COMPANY | 161568 | TX | 1 |
| 17 | R L FREEMAN COMPANY LLC | 786698 | TX | 1 |
| 18 | PLATINUM PETROLEUM SERVICES LLC | 2498004 | TX | 1 |
| 19 | BT & S TRUCKING SERVICES LLC | 2483933 | TX | 1 |
| 20 | KB ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO | 487358 | TX | 1 |
Recent Inspections
24 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)