FMCSA VIOLATION CODES
A complete index of safety violations that impact your insurance premiums. We insure carriers with active violations in all tiers.
Using Driver Known to Have Tested Positive for Controlled Substances
Failed Drug Test (Driver)
Driver on Duty and in Possession of Drugs
Drug Possession in Cab
Driving While Disqualified
Suspended CDL Operation
Operating with Unsatisfactory Safety Rating
Unstatisfactory Rating (Shutdown)
Driving a CMV While Texting
Texting While Driving
Using a Hand-Held Mobile Telephone
Handheld Phone Use
False Report of Record of Duty Status
Logbook Falsification
Financial Responsibility Violation
No Insurance / MCS-90 Missing
No Record of Duty Status (No Logs)
Driving Without Logs
Operating an Out-of-Service Vehicle
Running an OOS Tag
Operating CMV While Ill or Fatigued
Driving Sick / Tired
Driving a CMV While Disqualified
Driving on Suspended License
Operating a CMV at a Speed 15+ MPH Above Limit
Reckless Speeding (15+ over)
Protection Against Shifting and Falling Cargo
Improper Load Securement
Load Not Properly Secured
Loose Cargo
Possession/Use of Alcohol Within 4 Hours of Duty
Alcohol in Cab / Pre-Duty Use
Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance of Parts and Accessories (Brakes)
Brake Maintenance Negligence
Brake Actuators, Slack Adjusters, Linings/Pads
Brakes Out of Adjustment
Driving After 14 Hours On Duty
14-Hour Rule Violation
Failing to Maintain Accident Register
Missing Accident Files
Following Too Closely
Tailgating
Driver Cannot Read/Speak English Sufficiently
English Proficiency Violation
Operating CMV Without Periodic Inspection
Expired Annual Inspection
Driving More than 11 Hours
11-Hour Rule Violation
Driver No Medical Certificate in Possession
No Med Card
Improper Lane Change
Unsafe Lane Change
Driver Not Physically Qualified
Medical Card Expired/Invalid
Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy
Chafing Brake Lines
Failure to Yield Right of Way
Failure to Yield
Tire Tread Depth Less Than 2/32 of Inch
Bald Tires
Improper Turns
Prohibited Turn / Wide Turn
Failing to Use Seat Belt
No Seatbelt
Stop Lamp Violations
Brake Lights Out
Failing to Use Hazard Warning Flashers
No Hazards on Shoulder
Inoperable Required Lamps
Broken Taillight / Headlight
Insufficient Warning Devices (Triangles)
Missing Triangles
No / Discharged / Unsecured Fire Extinguisher
Missing Fire Extinguisher
Lamps and Reflective Devices - Color/Position
Wrong Color Lights
Windshield Condition
Cracked Windshield