US79

Roadside inspection site in Texas • 143 inspections on record

OOS Rate: 21.7%
Total Inspections
143
OOS Rate
21.7%
OOS Inspections
31
Unique Carriers
130
HazMat Inspections
0
Avg Violations
1.4
Name
US79
State
Texas (TX)
Facility Type
Total Inspections
143
OOS Rate
21.7%
Active Since
Jan 1, 2020
Latest Inspection
Mar 31, 2026

About This Inspection Site

US79 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 143 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 31, 2026.

A total of 130 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.4. The out-of-service rate is 21.7%, 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 Slack adjuster defective (Vehicle Maintenance) with 12 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (11 citations). A total of 72 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.

Inspection Level Breakdown

143 inspections by CVSA level

Top Violations

72 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)

#CodeDescriptionBASIC CategoryCitationsOOSOOS %
1393.47ESlack adjuster defectiveVehicle Maintenance120
2393.9(a)Inoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance11327.3%
3392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving110
4392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving100
5393.9Inoperable Required LampVehicle Maintenance9222.2%
6392.2WOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving90
7393.9HInoperable head lampsVehicle Maintenance70
8393.9TSInoperative turn signalVehicle Maintenance7228.6%
9393.53BSteering system components wornVehicle Maintenance60
10393.47(e)Slack adjuster defectiveVehicle Maintenance50
11396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - generalVehicle Maintenance5360.0%
12393.11Lighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance50
13393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defectiveVehicle Maintenance50
14393.55ECoupling device/towing methods defectiveVehicle Maintenance40
15396.3A1BOSBRAKES 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 Maintenance44100.0%
16393.9TInoperable tail lampVehicle Maintenance30
17393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defectiveVehicle Maintenance30
18393.60CGlazing/window obstructionsVehicle Maintenance30
19392.2WCOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving30
20393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leakVehicle Maintenance33100.0%
21396.17CNo proof of periodic inspectionVehicle Maintenance30
22383.23A2Operating a CMV without a CDLDriver Fitness33100.0%
23393.48AInoperative/defective brakesVehicle Maintenance3133.3%
24392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipmentUnsafe Driving30
25396.5BFuel system leakVehicle Maintenance20
26390.21(a)Vehicle marking requirementsGeneral/Admin20
27393.45DLPCBrake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance20
28393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improperVehicle Maintenance20
29383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong classDriver Fitness22100.0%
30393.30Battery improperly securedVehicle Maintenance20
31396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:Vehicle Maintenance20
32393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missingVehicle Maintenance20
33391.45BExpired medical examiner's certificateDriver Fitness10
34395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of serviceHours of Service11100.0%
35393.207CLeaf spring assembly defective/missingVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
36396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspectionVehicle Maintenance10
37393.53(b)Steering system components wornVehicle Maintenance10
38393.207FAir suspension pressure lossVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
39393.205CWheel fasteners loose and/or missingVehicle Maintenance10
40391.41(a)Physical qualification - generalDriver Fitness10
41393.67Tires - other defectsVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
42391.11(b)(5)Not physically qualifiedDriver Fitness11100.0%
43393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance10
44393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improperVehicle Maintenance10
45393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposedVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
46393.205AWheel/rim defectiveVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
47393.207ASuspension defectiveVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
48393.87AWarning flags on projecting loads missingVehicle Maintenance10
49393.51Steering wheel free play excessiveVehicle Maintenance10
50393.45DLUVBrake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance10
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Top Carriers Inspected

20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site

Recent Inspections

143 inspections at this site (page 1 of 6)

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
Updated 1 weeks ago