US277

Roadside inspection site in Texas • 242 inspections on record

OOS Rate: 29.3%
Total Inspections
242
OOS Rate
29.3%
OOS Inspections
71
Unique Carriers
205
HazMat Inspections
0
Avg Violations
2.9
Name
US277
State
Texas (TX)
Facility Type
Total Inspections
242
OOS Rate
29.3%
Active Since
Jan 1, 2020
Latest Inspection
Apr 2, 2026

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)

#CodeDescriptionBASIC CategoryCitationsOOSOOS %
1393.9Inoperable Required LampVehicle Maintenance4936.1%
2393.78Windshield condition defectiveVehicle Maintenance440
3393.9(a)Inoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance431125.6%
4393.11Lighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance380
5392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving370
6392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving350
7396.17CNo proof of periodic inspectionVehicle Maintenance280
8393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)Vehicle Maintenance2114.8%
9393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructionsVehicle Maintenance160
10396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - generalVehicle Maintenance16850.0%
11392.2WOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving130
12393.9TSInoperative turn signalVehicle Maintenance13430.8%
13393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defectiveVehicle Maintenance130
14393.75CTire tread depth insufficient (other axles)Vehicle Maintenance13215.4%
15390.21(a)Vehicle marking requirementsGeneral/Admin110
16393.47ESlack adjuster defectiveVehicle Maintenance110
17393.47(e)Slack adjuster defectiveVehicle Maintenance90
18393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defectiveVehicle Maintenance90
19396.5BFuel system leakVehicle Maintenance90
20393.9HInoperable head lampsVehicle Maintenance9111.1%
21393.53(b)Steering system components wornVehicle Maintenance80
22396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessoriesVehicle Maintenance8112.5%
23393.60CGlazing/window obstructionsVehicle Maintenance80
24393.75A1Tire-ply or belt material exposedVehicle Maintenance8225.0%
25393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposedVehicle Maintenance8787.5%
26396.5(b)Fuel system leakVehicle Maintenance70
27383.23A2Operating a CMV without a CDLDriver Fitness77100.0%
28393.48AInoperative/defective brakesVehicle Maintenance60
29393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance60
30393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leakVehicle Maintenance66100.0%
31393.45DLPCBrake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance50
32395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of serviceHours of Service55100.0%
33393.81Horn inoperableVehicle Maintenance50
34392.2WCOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving50
35393.53BSteering system components wornVehicle Maintenance50
36396.3A1BLBrake system pressure lossVehicle Maintenance55100.0%
37393.11TLLighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance50
38393.25(e)Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by loadVehicle Maintenance50
39393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartmentVehicle Maintenance5240.0%
40393.205CWheel fasteners loose and/or missingVehicle Maintenance4125.0%
41392.2UCROperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving40
42395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)Hours of Service30
43393.19Hazard warning signal inoperableVehicle Maintenance30
44393.75A4Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt materialVehicle Maintenance3133.3%
45396.3A1BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combinationVehicle Maintenance33100.0%
46393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defectiveVehicle Maintenance3133.3%
47393.45DLUVBrake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance3266.7%
48393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improperVehicle Maintenance30
49396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspectionVehicle Maintenance30
50395.8(k)(2)ELD malfunction / not functionalHours of Service33100.0%
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Top Carriers Inspected

20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site

Recent Inspections

242 inspections at this site (page 1 of 10)

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
Updated 1 weeks ago