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FMCSA VIOLATION CODES

A complete index of safety violations that impact your insurance premiums. We insure carriers with active violations in all tiers.

382.215TIER 10

Using Driver Known to Have Tested Positive for Controlled Substances

Failed Drug Test (Driver)

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392.4(a)TIER 10

Driver on Duty and in Possession of Drugs

Drug Possession in Cab

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383.51TIER 10

Driving While Disqualified

Suspended CDL Operation

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385.13TIER 10

Operating with Unsatisfactory Safety Rating

Unstatisfactory Rating (Shutdown)

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392.80TIER 10

Driving a CMV While Texting

Texting While Driving

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392.82TIER 10

Using a Hand-Held Mobile Telephone

Handheld Phone Use

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395.8(e)TIER 10

False Report of Record of Duty Status

Logbook Falsification

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387.7TIER 9

Financial Responsibility Violation

No Insurance / MCS-90 Missing

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395.8(a)TIER 9

No Record of Duty Status (No Logs)

Driving Without Logs

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396.9(c)(2)TIER 9

Operating an Out-of-Service Vehicle

Running an OOS Tag

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392.3TIER 9

Operating CMV While Ill or Fatigued

Driving Sick / Tired

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391.15TIER 9

Driving a CMV While Disqualified

Driving on Suspended License

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392.2STIER 9

Operating a CMV at a Speed 15+ MPH Above Limit

Reckless Speeding (15+ over)

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393.100TIER 8

Protection Against Shifting and Falling Cargo

Improper Load Securement

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392.9(a)(1)TIER 8

Load Not Properly Secured

Loose Cargo

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392.5(a)TIER 8

Possession/Use of Alcohol Within 4 Hours of Duty

Alcohol in Cab / Pre-Duty Use

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396.3(a)(1)TIER 7

Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance of Parts and Accessories (Brakes)

Brake Maintenance Negligence

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393.47TIER 7

Brake Actuators, Slack Adjusters, Linings/Pads

Brakes Out of Adjustment

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395.3(a)(2)TIER 6

Driving After 14 Hours On Duty

14-Hour Rule Violation

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390.15(b)(2)TIER 6

Failing to Maintain Accident Register

Missing Accident Files

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392.2FCTIER 6

Following Too Closely

Tailgating

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391.11(b)(2)TIER 6

Driver Cannot Read/Speak English Sufficiently

English Proficiency Violation

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396.17(c)TIER 6

Operating CMV Without Periodic Inspection

Expired Annual Inspection

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395.3(a)(1)TIER 6

Driving More than 11 Hours

11-Hour Rule Violation

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391.41(a)TIER 5

Driver No Medical Certificate in Possession

No Med Card

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392.2LCTIER 5

Improper Lane Change

Unsafe Lane Change

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391.11(b)(4)TIER 5

Driver Not Physically Qualified

Medical Card Expired/Invalid

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393.45TIER 5

Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy

Chafing Brake Lines

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392.2FYTIER 5

Failure to Yield Right of Way

Failure to Yield

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393.75(c)TIER 5

Tire Tread Depth Less Than 2/32 of Inch

Bald Tires

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392.2ITTIER 4

Improper Turns

Prohibited Turn / Wide Turn

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392.16TIER 3

Failing to Use Seat Belt

No Seatbelt

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393.25(f)TIER 3

Stop Lamp Violations

Brake Lights Out

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392.22(a)TIER 3

Failing to Use Hazard Warning Flashers

No Hazards on Shoulder

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393.9TIER 2

Inoperable Required Lamps

Broken Taillight / Headlight

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393.95(f)TIER 2

Insufficient Warning Devices (Triangles)

Missing Triangles

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393.95(a)TIER 2

No / Discharged / Unsecured Fire Extinguisher

Missing Fire Extinguisher

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393.11TIER 2

Lamps and Reflective Devices - Color/Position

Wrong Color Lights

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393.60(c)TIER 1

Windshield Condition

Cracked Windshield

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