COTULLA TX
Roadside inspection site in US • 58 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
COTULLA TX 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 58 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 5, 2026.
A total of 49 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 3.1. The out-of-service rate is 37.9%, 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 Brake tubing/hoses inadequate (Vehicle Maintenance) with 31 citations, followed by Coupling device/towing methods defective (13 citations). A total of 53 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
58 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
53 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 31 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | Driver Fitness | 6 | 5 | 83.3% |
| 10 | 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 | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 396.3A1-AASGMD | More than 25% of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.53C-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 396.3A1-DLDSUJM | Driveline/Driveshaft - Any independent vertical movement between opposing yoke ends greater than 1/8 inch with hand pressure only. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 393.209D-STPAL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.75A1-TAOBETA | Tires - All others more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 393.28-WS-6 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.47C-BSAMBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 392.9AA2-OA | 392.9AA2-OA | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 396.3A1-BARS | Air Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 387.7A-MC | No proof of financial responsibility | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PAM TRANSPORT INC | 179752 | AR | 4 |
| 2 | SELECT DEDICATED SOLUTIONS LLC | 1877140 | TX | 2 |
| 3 | TRI NATIONAL INC | 1266329 | MO | 2 |
| 4 | RAAF LOGISTICS LLC | 3131930 | TX | 2 |
| 5 | RICH TRANSPORT LLC | 305789 | AR | 2 |
| 6 | TRANSPORTES OLYMPIC DE MEXICO S DE RL DE CV | 555188 | NL | 2 |
| 7 | TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC | 198 | MI | 2 |
| 8 | ALCANTARA TRUCKING LLC | 3074980 | TX | 1 |
| 9 | HOLT TEXAS LTD | 542319 | TX | 1 |
| 10 | TEXAS CHROME TRANSPORT INC | 2203204 | TX | 1 |
| 11 | JUAN HUMBERTO GARCIA ORTEGA | 3245602 | CI | 1 |
| 12 | GONZALEZ TRUCK LINES LLC | 3364718 | TX | 1 |
| 13 | OMEGA EXIM INC | 2096833 | TX | 1 |
| 14 | GODINEZ TRUCKING SERVICE LLC | 3937550 | TX | 1 |
| 15 | MAVERICK TRANSPORTATION LLC | 178538 | AR | 1 |
| 16 | ORANGE EXPRESS LLC | 2518797 | TX | 1 |
| 17 | MOGA TRANSFER LLC | 2884326 | TX | 1 |
| 18 | TRANSPORTES AGUILA DE ORO SA DE CV | 2724469 | NL | 1 |
| 19 | PUMPCO INC | 1417614 | TX | 1 |
| 20 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 1 |
Recent Inspections
58 inspections at this site (page 1 of 3)