US285
Roadside inspection site in Texas • 23 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
US285 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 23 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Jun 19, 2025.
A total of 22 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 4.5. The out-of-service rate is 47.8%, 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 24 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (5 citations). A total of 54 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
23 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
54 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 | 24 | 4 | 16.7% |
| 2 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 177.817(e) | Placard deteriorated/damaged | Hazardous Materials | 3 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 7 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 14 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.13(d)(2) | Improper Lower Rear Placement of retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.53B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 392.9A | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 393.95(b) | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.75(a)(4) | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 172.202(a)(5) | Hazmat description incomplete | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 395.8K2 | Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 391.11B2 | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 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 | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | H2O TRANSPORTS INC | 2287818 | TX | 2 |
| 2 | JT LOGISTIC SERVICES LLC | 3697378 | TX | 1 |
| 3 | EPBB INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LP | 1844515 | TX | 1 |
| 4 | HARLEQUIN TRANSPORT LLC | 3499824 | TX | 1 |
| 5 | PENAS CUSTOMS & TRUCKING LLC | 3959712 | TX | 1 |
| 6 | J MELENDEZ TRANSPORTATION LLC | 4278529 | TX | 1 |
| 7 | WARRIOR RD ENERGY LLC | 2417931 | TX | 1 |
| 8 | RIG RUNNERS LLC | 1014498 | TX | 1 |
| 9 | COASTAL CHEMICAL CO LLC | 122486 | TX | 1 |
| 10 | HUGHES OILFIELD TRANSPORTATION INC | 876460 | TX | 1 |
| 11 | ANGUS PROVING SERVICES LLC | 1995477 | TX | 1 |
| 12 | 2 STONE INDUSTRIES LLC | 3196306 | TX | 1 |
| 13 | FLORES LOGISTICS LLC | 2542897 | AZ | 1 |
| 14 | PORTILLO TRUCKING LLC | 3886110 | TX | 1 |
| 15 | VICTORY DRIVEAWAY INC | 2828163 | MO | 1 |
| 16 | CWJ FORKLIFT SERVICE LLC | 2436758 | TX | 1 |
| 17 | PINE ISLAND CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS LLC | 1543659 | LA | 1 |
| 18 | HIGH GROUND SHIPPING INC | 2029720 | CA | 1 |
| 19 | WELL SPRING WATER SERVICES LLC | 3837383 | TX | 1 |
| 20 | BUCK DOWN TRANSPORT LLC | 3719283 | TX | 1 |
Recent Inspections
23 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)