US277
Roadside inspection site in Texas • 242 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
US277 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 242 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 2, 2026.
A total of 205 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.9. The out-of-service rate is 29.3%, 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 Lamp (Vehicle Maintenance) with 49 citations, followed by Windshield condition defective (44 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
242 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
100 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 49 | 3 | 6.1% |
| 2 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 44 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 43 | 11 | 25.6% |
| 4 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 38 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 37 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 35 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 1 | 4.8% |
| 9 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 8 | 50.0% |
| 11 | 392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 4 | 30.8% |
| 13 | 393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 2 | 15.4% |
| 15 | 390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | General/Admin | 11 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 396.5B | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 1 | 11.1% |
| 21 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 1 | 12.5% |
| 23 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 2 | 25.0% |
| 25 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 7 | 87.5% |
| 26 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.53B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.25(e) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| 40 | 393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 41 | 392.2UCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.75A4 | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 45 | 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 47 | 393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 48 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | Hours of Service | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TEXAS INTERNATIONAL GAS & OIL COMPANY | 74816 | TX | 6 |
| 2 | DELSA LOGISTICS LLC | 2332876 | TX | 5 |
| 3 | MAVERICK EXPRESS CARRIERS LLC | 2557487 | TX | 4 |
| 4 | INTEGRATED INTERNATIONAL INC | 1373628 | TX | 4 |
| 5 | NAMA RENTAL EQUIPMENT LLC | 3377849 | TX | 3 |
| 6 | DIAMOND FREIGHT FORWARDING LLC | 3100239 | TX | 3 |
| 7 | TEXPORT TRUCKING LLC | 2951594 | TX | 3 |
| 8 | O'FARRELL TRANSPORT INC | 1975113 | TX | 2 |
| 9 | GL LOGISTICS CO LLC | 2544501 | TX | 2 |
| 10 | CROWN RECYCLING COMPANY | 2002866 | TX | 2 |
| 11 | SEVERINO SANCHEZ JR INC | 1003544 | TX | 2 |
| 12 | TRI NATIONAL INC | 1266329 | MO | 2 |
| 13 | JASON SMITH TRUCKING LLC | 4181083 | TX | 2 |
| 14 | MTT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC | 3591501 | TX | 2 |
| 15 | ROCA EXPORTS LLC | 3640566 | TX | 2 |
| 16 | A&C3 LOGISTICS LLC | 3982319 | TX | 2 |
| 17 | ERNESTO CALDERON | 3094376 | TX | 2 |
| 18 | DIAMOND L TRANSPORTS INC | 754743 | TX | 2 |
| 19 | TROP ENTERPRISES LLC | 2631247 | TX | 2 |
| 20 | INGRAM READYMIX INC | 627215 | TX | 2 |
Recent Inspections
242 inspections at this site (page 1 of 10)