US281 NB
Roadside inspection site in Texas • 983 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
US281 NB 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 983 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 2, 2026.
A total of 763 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.5. The out-of-service rate is 28.1%, 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 212 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (159 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
983 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(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 212 | 18 | 8.5% |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 159 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 154 | 10 | 6.5% |
| 4 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 107 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 77 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 67 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 58 | 27 | 46.6% |
| 8 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 56 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 54 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 47 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 41 | 34 | 82.9% |
| 12 | 393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 37 | 10 | 27.0% |
| 13 | 393.55D1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 35 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 5 | 14.7% |
| 15 | 393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 31 | 27 | 87.1% |
| 16 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 1 | 3.6% |
| 17 | 393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 24 | 96.0% |
| 21 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 9 | 39.1% |
| 26 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 4 | 18.2% |
| 27 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.207A | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 12 | 57.1% |
| 29 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | General/Admin | 21 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 5 | 23.8% |
| 32 | 393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 2 | 10.0% |
| 34 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 19 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.53B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.55D2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 15 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 15 | 14 | 93.3% |
| 41 | 393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 14 | 14 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 393.45DCUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 5 | 38.5% |
| 46 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 10 | 83.3% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPIRIT TRUCK LINES LLC | 437028 | TX | 15 |
| 2 | RAPID LOGISTICS LLC | 1502769 | TX | 11 |
| 3 | GULFMARK ENERGY INC | 229659 | TX | 10 |
| 4 | TRI NATIONAL INC | 1266329 | MO | 10 |
| 5 | ROYAL FREIGHT LP | 959806 | TX | 8 |
| 6 | HUB GROUP DEDICATED LLC | 801828 | IL | 7 |
| 7 | TRANSPORT CONTINENTAL INC | 375481 | TX | 7 |
| 8 | EMMAREE TRANSPORT INC | 2898437 | TX | 6 |
| 9 | TRANCASA USA INC | 2020332 | TX | 5 |
| 10 | H-E-B LP | 351057 | TX | 5 |
| 11 | HOLMES FOODS POULTRY LTD | 2014385 | TX | 5 |
| 12 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 5 |
| 13 | DIAMOND BACK TRANSPORT INC | 1952907 | TX | 5 |
| 14 | MISSION TRUCK LINE LLC | 2346306 | TX | 4 |
| 15 | JAR CRUDE TRANSPORT LLC | 2900920 | TX | 4 |
| 16 | BORDER TRANSLOAD AND FREIGHT SERVICES LLC | 1926183 | TX | 4 |
| 17 | SANDRA GUAJARDO | 1974015 | TX | 4 |
| 18 | VMK LOGISTICS LLC | 3422578 | TX | 4 |
| 19 | 12M ENTERPRISES LLC | 3101543 | TX | 4 |
| 20 | ROUTE 281 LOGISTICS LLC | 3139107 | TX | 4 |
Recent Inspections
983 inspections at this site (page 1 of 40)