COTULLA TX

Roadside inspection site in US • 58 inspections on record

High OOS Rate: 37.9%
Total Inspections
58
OOS Rate
37.9%
OOS Inspections
22
Unique Carriers
49
HazMat Inspections
0
Avg Violations
3.1
Name
COTULLA TX
State
US (US)
Facility Type
Total Inspections
58
OOS Rate
37.9%
Active Since
Jan 1, 2020
Latest Inspection
Mar 5, 2026

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

Level I — Full
58 (100.0%)

Top Violations

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

#CodeDescriptionBASIC CategoryCitationsOOSOOS %
1393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance310
2393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defectiveVehicle Maintenance130
3393.47ESlack adjuster defectiveVehicle Maintenance100
4396.5B-LFuel system leakVehicle Maintenance100
5393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance90
6393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.Vehicle Maintenance80
7393.53B-BSteering system components wornVehicle Maintenance70
8396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valveVehicle Maintenance60
9391.11B2-QDriver 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 IDriver Fitness6583.3%
10396.3A1-BOSBRAKES 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 Maintenance55100.0%
11383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDLDriver Fitness55100.0%
12393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defectiveVehicle Maintenance40
13396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamberVehicle Maintenance40
14393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall areaVehicle Maintenance40
15393.83GExhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartmentVehicle Maintenance30
16393.55D2-BCoupling device/towing methods defectiveVehicle Maintenance30
17393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance33100.0%
18396.5B-HWSLFuel system leakVehicle Maintenance22100.0%
19393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance20
20393.78A-WSWindshield condition defectiveVehicle Maintenance20
21396.3A1-AASGMDMore than 25% of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.Vehicle Maintenance22100.0%
22393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance20
23392.2-SLLUCROperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving20
24393.53C-BSteering system components wornVehicle Maintenance10
25395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and MannerHours of Service10
26393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance10
27392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not securedUnsafe Driving11100.0%
28396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicleVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
29396.3A1-DLDSUJMDriveline/Driveshaft - Any independent vertical movement between opposing yoke ends greater than 1/8 inch with hand pressure only.Vehicle Maintenance11100.0%
30393.48A-BMBCBDInoperative/defective brakesVehicle Maintenance10
31393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
32393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
33393.209D-STPALWheel fasteners loose/missingVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
34393.48A-BIBDInoperative/defective brakesVehicle Maintenance10
35393.201A-FRCLSFrame - cracked/loose/brokenVehicle Maintenance10
36393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.Vehicle Maintenance11100.0%
37395.8E-HOSPDOOSFalse record of duty statusHours of Service11100.0%
38393.28-WS-6Wiring - improper/inadequateVehicle Maintenance10
39393.47C-BSAMBDBrake actuators/chambers defectiveVehicle Maintenance10
40392.9AA2-OA392.9AA2-OAUnsafe Driving11100.0%
41393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)Vehicle Maintenance10
42393.95BEmergency equipment - warning devices missingVehicle Maintenance10
43395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribedHours of Service11100.0%
44393.104F3-CCargo securement - tiedown damagedVehicle Maintenance10
45393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance10
46393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance10
47396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inchVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
48393.9A-LILInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance10
49393.47A-BCFSBDBrake chamber - cracked/brokenVehicle Maintenance10
50387.7A-MCNo proof of financial responsibilityGeneral/Admin10
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Top Carriers Inspected

20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site

Recent Inspections

58 inspections at this site (page 1 of 3)

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
Updated 1 weeks ago