US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE
Roadside inspection site in Texas • 16,254 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE 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 16,254 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 2, 2026.
A total of 5,328 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.1. The out-of-service rate is 25.2%, 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 2,944 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (1,619 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
16,254 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 | 2,944 | 249 | 8.5% |
| 2 | 392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1,619 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 3 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1,416 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1,351 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 5 | 393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1,279 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 6 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1,163 | 119 | 10.2% |
| 7 | 393.55D3 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1,038 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 8 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 9 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 986 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 819 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Vehicle Maintenance | 789 | 225 | 28.5% |
| 12 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 781 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 768 | 394 | 51.3% |
| 14 | 393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 761 | 110 | 14.5% |
| 15 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 749 | 45 | 6.0% |
| 16 | 396.5B | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 737 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 712 | 4 | 0.6% |
| 18 | 393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 712 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 532 | 481 | 90.4% |
| 20 | 393.53B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 511 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 487 | 92 | 18.9% |
| 22 | 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Vehicle Maintenance | 475 | 8 | 1.7% |
| 23 | 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 382 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 379 | 345 | 91.0% |
| 25 | 393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 350 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 341 | 28 | 8.2% |
| 27 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 324 | 128 | 39.5% |
| 28 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 323 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 316 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 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 | 312 | 312 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 279 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 254 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 250 | 3 | 1.2% |
| 34 | 393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 230 | 19 | 8.3% |
| 35 | 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | Unsafe Driving | 226 | 219 | 96.9% |
| 36 | 393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 215 | 192 | 89.3% |
| 37 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 212 | 46 | 21.7% |
| 38 | 393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 211 | 17 | 8.1% |
| 39 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 206 | 191 | 92.7% |
| 40 | 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 205 | 9 | 4.4% |
| 41 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 204 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 198 | 15 | 7.6% |
| 43 | 383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 196 | 184 | 93.9% |
| 44 | 393.207A | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 169 | 117 | 69.2% |
| 45 | 393.205A | Wheel/rim defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 166 | 114 | 68.7% |
| 46 | 393.43A | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 164 | 162 | 98.8% |
| 47 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 164 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 396.5B-HWSLIW | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 161 | 23 | 14.3% |
| 49 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 150 | 6 | 4.0% |
| 50 | 396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 134 | 132 | 98.5% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRI NATIONAL INC | 1266329 | MO | 164 |
| 2 | SPIRIT TRUCK LINES LLC | 437028 | TX | 145 |
| 3 | WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC | 63585 | AR | 125 |
| 4 | PREMIER 1 TRUCKING LLC | 3187957 | TX | 118 |
| 5 | RAPID LOGISTICS LLC | 1502769 | TX | 115 |
| 6 | H-E-B LP | 351057 | TX | 113 |
| 7 | TRANSPORT CONTINENTAL INC | 375481 | TX | 107 |
| 8 | TRANCASA USA INC | 2020332 | TX | 87 |
| 9 | BORDER TRANSLOAD AND FREIGHT SERVICES LLC | 1926183 | TX | 81 |
| 10 | GULFMARK ENERGY INC | 229659 | TX | 62 |
| 11 | ROLESA TRANSPORT LLC | 2557404 | TX | 62 |
| 12 | ROYAL FREIGHT LP | 959806 | TX | 59 |
| 13 | CANO & SONS TRUCKING LLC | 994751 | TX | 51 |
| 14 | SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD | 1041459 | TX | 48 |
| 15 | ALEMAN TRUCKING LLC | 2959196 | TX | 47 |
| 16 | REVEILLE TRUCKING INC | 592668 | TX | 42 |
| 17 | UNIMEX LOGISTICS LLC | 1970020 | TX | 41 |
| 18 | TNT CRANE & RIGGING INC | 1843980 | TX | 39 |
| 19 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 35 |
| 20 | HUB GROUP DEDICATED LLC | 801828 | IL | 35 |
Recent Inspections
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