US281
Roadside inspection site in Texas • 403 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
US281 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 403 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 30, 2026.
A total of 318 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.5. The out-of-service rate is 23.6%, meaning a moderate number 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 89 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (77 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
403 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 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 89 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 77 | 8 | 10.4% |
| 3 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 60 | 1 | 1.7% |
| 4 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 47 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 44 | 4 | 9.1% |
| 6 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 38 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 18 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 8 | 44.4% |
| 10 | 396.5B | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 1 | 6.7% |
| 15 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 2 | 14.3% |
| 16 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 3 | 27.3% |
| 19 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 2 | 22.2% |
| 24 | 390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | General/Admin | 9 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 391.11B2-Z | Border Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. | Driver Fitness | 8 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 2 | 25.0% |
| 28 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 396.5B-HLOW | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 5 | 62.5% |
| 30 | 393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 1 | 12.5% |
| 31 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 393.53B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 4 | 57.1% |
| 35 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 39 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 5 | 83.3% |
| 40 | 393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 172.602C1 | Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information | Hazardous Materials | 6 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 4 | 66.7% |
| 43 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
| 45 | 393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
| 47 | 393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.13C1 | No Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 177.817(e) | Placard deteriorated/damaged | Hazardous Materials | 5 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 177.817E | Placard deteriorated/damaged | Hazardous Materials | 5 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ANTRIAVI SA DE CV | 3524907 | JA | 10 |
| 2 | TRAREYSA SA DE CV | 2412786 | TA | 6 |
| 3 | SERVICIOS ESPECIALIZADOS ALANIS SA DE CV | 559477 | NL | 6 |
| 4 | H-E-B LP | 351057 | TX | 4 |
| 5 | L&G TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC | 1942386 | TX | 4 |
| 6 | LM TRANSPORTACIONES SA DE CV | 1005312 | NL | 4 |
| 7 | TRI NATIONAL INC | 1266329 | MO | 4 |
| 8 | AUTOTRANSPORTES VARELA DAVILA SA DE CV | 1716824 | TA | 4 |
| 9 | GULFMARK ENERGY INC | 229659 | TX | 4 |
| 10 | LUCIO VALENZUELA ZAMORA | 3862346 | TA | 4 |
| 11 | FLETES Y ACARREOS DE REYNOSA SA DE CV | 851574 | TA | 3 |
| 12 | CORDIA FLEET LLC | 4052317 | TX | 3 |
| 13 | SPIRIT TRUCK LINES LLC | 437028 | TX | 3 |
| 14 | STATEWIDE TRUCKING CORP | 388886 | TX | 3 |
| 15 | CANO AND SONS MEXICO SA DE CV | 2455646 | TA | 3 |
| 16 | TRAREYSA LLC | 2784777 | TX | 3 |
| 17 | COLLIER MATERIALS INC | 1935788 | TX | 3 |
| 18 | QUALITY TANK SA DE CV | 2864600 | NL | 3 |
| 19 | SANTIAGO C LLC | 2440623 | TX | 3 |
| 20 | MARTIN DIAZ RAMIREZ | 3413911 | TA | 2 |
Recent Inspections
403 inspections at this site (page 1 of 17)