BROWNSVILLETX
Roadside inspection site in US • 2,098 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
BROWNSVILLETX is a roadside inspection location in US where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 2,098 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Sep 27, 2023.
A total of 214 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 3.9. The out-of-service rate is 22.4%, 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 Fuel system leak (Vehicle Maintenance) with 832 citations, followed by Coupling device/towing methods defective (488 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
2,098 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 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 832 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 488 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 422 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 320 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 313 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 239 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 224 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 219 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | Vehicle Maintenance | 217 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 214 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.11A1-L | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 202 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 176 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 168 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 161 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | Vehicle Maintenance | 157 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | 138 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 122 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 113 | 113 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 393.83(e) | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | Vehicle Maintenance | 110 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 108 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 103 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 101 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 76 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 74 | 74 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 72 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 71 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 70 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 68 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 67 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 67 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.43B-BATV | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 66 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 65 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 65 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 61 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 57 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 56 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.55D3-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 52 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 52 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.43E-BBST | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 52 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.67C4-F | Tires - other defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 48 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 48 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 396.3A1-BOS | 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 | 47 | 47 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 45 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 45 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 44 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 387.7(f) | 387.7(f) | General/Admin | 44 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 41 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 41 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 177.823A-HMPMCM | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | Hazardous Materials | 41 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.40A-B | Inadequate brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 39 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AUTOTRANSPORTES ROMEDU SA DE CV | 1148259 | TA | 154 |
| 2 | TRANSPORTE INTERNACIONAL LOPEZ OCHOA SA DE C V | 1041907 | TA | 95 |
| 3 | AUTOTRANSPORTES FRONTERIZOS MG SA DE CV | 1770534 | TA | 66 |
| 4 | RS TRANSFER SA DE CV | 1156825 | TA | 54 |
| 5 | CLAUDIA BELINDA ANDARZA LEAL | 963435 | TA | 52 |
| 6 | AUTO EXPRESS SALDIVAR SA DE CV | 653535 | TA | 52 |
| 7 | RUBEN CARLOS TREVINO SANCHEZ | 1649689 | TA | 48 |
| 8 | TRANSPORTES MUZBEL SA DE CV | 2957266 | TA | 41 |
| 9 | TRANSPORTES MARYJOSE SA DE CV | 2387158 | TA | 40 |
| 10 | ALMA LUZ SANTOS SALDIVAR | 1806071 | TA | 40 |
| 11 | TOKKO CARRIERS DE MEXICO SA DE CV | 833065 | TA | 39 |
| 12 | AUTOBUSES EJECUTIVOS LLC | 1044521 | TX | 38 |
| 13 | FLORENCIO GARCIA RUVALCABA | 909856 | TA | 34 |
| 14 | JUAN PABLO GARCIA CHAVEZ | 2170856 | TA | 33 |
| 15 | PABLO GUERRA RODRIGUEZ | 882260 | TA | 33 |
| 16 | TRANSMAQUILA SA DE CV | 782946 | TA | 32 |
| 17 | EL EXPRESO GROUP LLC | 2334111 | TX | 31 |
| 18 | JUAN JOSE SAENZ RAMIREZ | 3042905 | TA | 28 |
| 19 | KARZO TRANSPORTES S DE RL DE C | 3045871 | TA | 28 |
| 20 | SAMA FREIGTH S DE RL DE CV | 3720287 | TA | 28 |
Recent Inspections
2,098 inspections at this site (page 1 of 84)