Setting up a trucking operation with your new authority involves a lot of time and money. You are ready to get on road hauling to make money. Many first year trucking operations do not realize how important managing your CSA Scores can affect your business for many years to come. Safety management can save you money and insurance companies like to work with trucking operations who have a safety management plan in place.
New Authority Insurance CSA Scores - Tips to Succeed
Now your insurance is place and you are authorized to start hauling loads.
Before you make your first run – Do at least these three tasks.
- Make sure your truck and trailer are in tip top shape.
- Make sure all drivers have the proper paperwork on hand.
- Be organized.
If you start off failing inspections then you are starting in the hole. Insurance companies will monitor CSA scores and if you start off failing you will have to dig yourself out of a hole. In some cases your commercial truck insurance company may have the right to cancel your truck insurance policy and/or they may wait until the end of the year and not offer a renewal.
If you are cancelled or not renewed for any reason this in most cases will lead to you have to pay higher commercial truck insuranc rates. Worst case is you could become non insurable.
Simply put:
- If you fail your first inspection your are at 100% fail.
- Then if you pass your second. You are at 1 and 1 with a 50% CSA Score
- Even if you pass your third. You are 3 and 1 with a 33% CSA Score.
- Keep in mind 20% or below if were you wish for your CSA Scores to be, so that means you have to pass your 4th inspection to just to get even.
Your CSA Scores stay with your DOT# for 24 months. They follow the DOT# not the driver. This means if you are the only driver and fail inspections. This is on you and can increase your insurance rates or even get your policy cancelled.
If you have drivers and they are failing inspections. They can leave your company but their fails stay with your DOT #. This can increase your commercial truck insurance rates and even, as mentioned, get your policy cancelled.
ISS Scores (CSA)
| Recommendation | ISS Inspection Value |
|---|---|
| Inspect (inspection warranted) | 75-100 |
| Optional (may be worth a look) | 50-74 |
| Pass (no inspection required) | 1-49 |
Here some examples of volations. Study them. Use them as as guide to make sure your truck, your driver and your paper work are in order before hitting the road. Keep in mind we are talking about ways that could save you money and keep your in business.
CSMS Volations
CSMS VEHICLE MAINTENANCE BASIC VIOLATIONS | ||||
| Section | Violation Description Shown on Driver/Vehicle Examination Report Given to CMV Driver after Roadside Inspection | Violation Group Description | Violation Severity Weight11 | Violation in the DSMS (Y/N) |
| 385.103(c) | Fail to display current CVSA decal – Provisional Authority | Inspection Reports | 4 | N |
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | 1 | Y |
| 392.7 | No pre-trip inspection | Inspection Reports | 4 | Y |
| 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Inspection Reports | 4 | Y |
| 392.7(b) | Driver failing to conduct a pre-trip inspection of intermodal equipment | Inspection Reports | 4 | Y |
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | 2 | Y |
| 392.9 | Failing to secure load | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 392.9(a) | Failing to secure load | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 392.9(a)(3) | Driver’s view/movement is obstructed | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 392.22(b) | Failing/improper placement of warning devices | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | Y |
| 392.33 | Operating CMV with lamps/reflectors obscured | Lighting | 6 | Y |
| 392.62(c)(1) | Bus – baggage/freight restricts driver operation | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 392.62(c)(2) | Bus – Exit(s) obstructed by baggage/freight | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 392.62(c)(3) | Passengers not protected from falling baggage | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 392.63 | Pushing/towing a loaded bus | Towing Loaded Bus | 10 | Y |
| 393.9 | Inoperative required lamps | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | 2 | Y |
| 393.9H | Inoperative headlamps | Lighting | 6 | Y |
| 393.9T | Inoperative tail lamp | Lighting | 6 | Y |
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | 6 | Y |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperative required lamps | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | 2 | Y |
| 393.11 | No/defective lighting devices/reflective devices/projected | Reflective Sheeting | 3 | Y |
| 393.11LR | Lower retroreflective sheeting/reflex reflectors – Trailer manufactured on or after 12/1/1993 | Reflective Sheeting | 3 | Y |
| 393.11N | No retroreflective sheeting/reflex reflectors – Trailer manufactured on or after 12/1/1993 | Reflective Sheeting | 3 | Y |
| 393.11RT | Retroreflective sheeting not affixed as required – Trailer manufactured on or after 12/1/1993 | Reflective Sheeting | 3 | Y |
| 393.11S | No side retroreflective sheeting/reflex reflectors – Trailer manufactured on or after 12/1/1993 | Reflective Sheeting | 3 | Y |
| 393.11TL | No retro reflective sheeting or reflex reflectors on mud flaps – Truck Tractor manufactured on or after 7/1/1997 | Reflective Sheeting | 3 | Y |
| 393.11TT | No retroreflective sheeting/reflex reflectors – Truck Tractor manufactured on or after 7/1/1997 | Reflective Sheeting | 3 | Y |
| 393.11TU | No upper body corners retroreflective sheeting/reflex reflectors – Truck Tractor manufactured on or after 7/1/1997 | Reflective Sheeting | 3 | Y |
| 393.11UR | No upper reflex reflectors retroreflective sheeting/reflex reflectors – Trailer manufactured on or after 12/1/1993 | Reflective Sheeting | 3 | Y |
| 393.13(a) | Retroreflective tape not affixed as required for Trailers manufactured after 12/1/1993 | Reflective Sheeting | 3 | Y |
| 393.13(b) | No retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured on or after 12/1/1993 | Reflective Sheeting | 3 | Y |
| 393.13(c)(1) | No side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactored manufactured before 12/1/1993 | Reflective Sheeting | 3 | Y |
| 393.13(c)(2) | No lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before 12/1/1993 | Reflective Sheeting | 3 | Y |
| 393.13(c)(3) | No upper rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before 12/1/1993 | Reflective Sheeting | 3 | Y |
| 393.13(d)(1) | Improper side placement of retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured on or after 12/1/1993 | Reflective Sheeting | 3 | Y |
| 393.13(d)(2) | Improper lower rear placement of retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured before 12/1/1993 | Reflective Sheeting font> | 3 | Y |
| 393.13(d)(3) | Upper rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured on or after 12/1/1993 | Reflective Sheeting | 3 | Y |
| 393.17 | No/defective lamp/reflector-tow-away operation | Lighting | 6 | Y |
| 393.17(a) | No/defective lamps-towing unit-tow-away operation | Lighting | 6 | Y |
| 393.17(b) | No/defective tow-away lamps on rear unit | Lighting | 6 | Y |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/defective hazard warning lamp | Lighting | 6 | Y |
| 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electricity | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | 2 | Y |
| 393.24(a) | Noncompliance with headlamp requirements | Lighting | 6 | Y |
| 393.24(b) | Noncompliant fog/driving lamps | Lighting | 6 | Y |
| 393.24BR | Noncompliant fog or driving lamps | Lighting | 6 | Y |
| 393.24(c) | Improper headlamp mounting | Lighting | 6 | N |
| 393.24(d) | Improper head / auxiliary / fog lamp aiming | Lighting | 6 | N |
| 393.25(a) | Improper lamp mounting | Lighting | 6 | N |
| 393.25(b) | Lamps are not visible as required | Lighting | 6 | Y |
| 393.25(e) | Lamp not steady burning | Lighting | 6 | Y |
| 393.25(f) | Stop lamp violations | Lighting | 6 | Y |
| 393.26 | Requirements for reflectors | Reflective Sheeting | 3 | Y |
| 393.28 | Improper or no wiring protection as required | Other Vehicle Defect | 3 | Y |
| 393.30 | Improper battery installation | Other Vehicle Defect | 3 | Y |
| 393.40 | Inadequate brake system on a CMV | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.42 | No brakes as required | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.42A-BM | Brake – Missing required brake. | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.42A-BMAW | Brake – All wheels not equipped with brakes as required. | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.42A-BM-TSA | Brake – Missing on a trailer steering axle. | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.43(a) | No/improper tractor protection valve | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.43(d) | No or defective automatic trailer brake | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.44 | No/defective bus front brake line protection | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.45PC | Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy – Connections to Power Unit | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.45UV | Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.45(a)(4) | Failing to secure brake hose/tubing against mechanical damage | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Failing to secure brake hose/tubing against mechanical damage | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.45B2PC | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking – Connection to Power Unit | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.45(b)(3) | Failing to secure brake hose/tubing against high temperatures | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks/constrictions | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.45DCPC | Brake Connections with Constrictions – Connection to Power Unit | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.45DCUV | Brake Connections with Constrictions Under Vehicle | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.45DLPC | Brake Connections with Leaks – Connection to Power Unit | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.47 | Inadequate/contaminated brake linings | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.47(a) | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.47(b) | Mismatched brake chambers on same axle | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.47(c) | Mismatched slack adjuster effective length | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.47(d) | Insufficient brake linings | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.47(e) | Clamp/Roto-Chamber type brake(s) out of adjustment | Brakes Out of Adjustment | 4 | Y |
| 393.47(f) | Wedge type brake(s) out of adjustment | Brakes Out of Adjustment | 4 | Y |
| 393.47(g) | Insufficient drum/rotor thickness | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.48A-BCM | Brakes – Hydraulic Brake Caliper movement exceeds 1/8″ (0.125″) (3.175 mm) | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.48A-BMBC | Brakes – Missing or Broken Components | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.48A-BRMMC | Brakes – Rotor (disc) metal-to-metal contact | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.48A-BSRFS | Brakes – Severe rusting of brake rotor (disc) | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.48(b)(1) | Defective brake limiting device | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.50 | Inadequate reservoir for air/vacuum brakes | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.50(a) | Failing to have sufficient air/vacuum reserve | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.50(b) | Failing to equip vehicle – prevent reservoir air/vacuum leak | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.50(c) | No means to ensure operable check valve | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.50(d) | No or defective air reservoir drain valve | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.51 | No or defective brake warning device | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.52(a)(1) | Insufficient braking force as percent of GVW or GCW | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.53(a) | Automatic brake adjuster CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1993 – hydraulic brake | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.53(b) | Automatic brake adjuster CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 – air brake | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.53(c) | Brake adjustment indicator CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 – external automatic adjustment | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.55(a) | ABS – all CMVs manufactured on or after 3/1/1999 with hydraulic brakes | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.55(b) | ABS – malfunction indicators for hydraulic brake system | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.55(c)(1) | ABS – all tractors manufactured on or after 3/1/1997 air brake system | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.55(c)(2) | ABABS – all other CMVs manufactured on or after 3/1/1998 air brake system | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.55(d)(1) | ABS – malfunctioning circuit/signal – truck tractor manufactured on or after 3/1/1997, single-unit CMV manufactured on or after 3/1/1998 | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.55(d)(2) | ABS – malfunctioning indicator to cab of towing CMV manufactured on or after 3/1/2001 | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.55(d)(3) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.55(e) | ABS – malfunctioning lamps towed CMV manufactured on or after 3/1/1998, manufactured before 3/1/2009 | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.60EWS | Windshield – Obstructed | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | 1 | Y |
| 393.60(b) | Windshields required | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | 1 | Y |
| 393.60(c) | Damaged or discolored windshield | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | 1 | Y |
| 393.60(d) | Glazing permits less than 70 percent of light | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | 1 | Y |
| 393.61 | Inadequate or missing truck side windows | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | 1 | Y |
| 393.61(a) | Inadequate or missing truck side windows | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | 1 | Y |
| 393.61(b)(2) | Emergency exit window handle broken | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | 1 | Y |
| 393.62(a) | No or defective bus emergency exits – Bus manufactured on or after 9/1/1994 | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | 1 | Y |
| 393.62(b) | No or defective bus emergency exits – Bus manufactured on or after 9/1/1973 but before 9/1/1994 | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | 1 | Y |
| 393.62(c) | No or defective bus emergency exit windows – Bus manufactured before 9/1/1973 | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | 1 | Y |
| 393.62(d) | No / defective Safety glass/push-out window – Bus manufactured before 9/1/1973 | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | 1 | Y |
| 393.62(e) | No or inadequate bus emergency exit marking – Bus manufactured on or after 9/1/1973 | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | 1 | Y |
| 393.65 | Fuel system requirements | Fuel Systems | 1 | N |
| 393.65(b) | Improper location of fuel system | Fuel Systems | 1 | Y |
| 393.65(c) | Improper securement of fuel tank | Fuel Systems | 1 | Y |
| 393.65(f) | Improper fuel line protection | Fuel Systems | 1 | Y |
| 393.67 | Fuel tank requirement violations | Fuel Systems | 1 | N |
| 393.67(c)(7) | Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing | Fuel Systems | 1 | Y |
| 393.67(c)(8) | Improper fuel tank safety vent | Fuel Systems | 1 | N |
| 393.68 | Compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel container does not conform to regulations | Other Vehicle Defect | 3 | Y |
| 393.70 | Fifth wheel | Coupling Devices | 3 | N |
| 393.70(a) | Defective coupling device — improper tracking | Coupling Devices | 3 | N |
| 393.70(b) | Defective/improper fifth wheel assemblies | Coupling Devices | 3 | Y |
| 393.70B1II | Defective / Improper fifth wheel assembly upper half | Coupling Devices | 3 | Y |
| 393.70(b)(2) | Defective fifth wheel locking mechanism | Coupling Devices | 3 | Y |
| 393.70(c) | Defective coupling devices for full trailer | Coupling Devices | 3 | Y |
| 393.70(d) | No/improper safety chains/cables for full trailer | Coupling Devices | 3 | Y |
| 393.70(d)(8) | Improper safety chain attachment | Coupling Devices | 3 | Y |
| 393.71 | Improper coupling driveaway/tow-away operation | Coupling Devices | 3 | Y |
| 393.71(g) | Prohibited towing connection / device | Coupling Devices | 3 | Y |
| 393.71(h) | Towbar requirement violations | Coupling Devices | 3 | Y |
| 393.71(h)(10) | No/improper safety chains/cables for towbar | Coupling Devices | 3 | Y |
| 393.75 | Tires/tubes (general) | Tires | 8 | Y |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | 8 | Y |
| 393.75(a)(1) | Tire — ply or belt material exposed | Tires | 8 | Y |
| 393.75(a)(2) | Tire — tread and/or sidewall separation | Tires | 8 | Y |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire — flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | 8 | Y |
| 393.75(a)(4) | Tire — cut exposing ply and/or belt material | Tires | 8 | Y |
| 393.75(b) | Tire — front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch | Tires | 8 | Y |
| 393.75(c) | Tire — other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch | Tires | 8 | Y |
| 393.75(d) | Tire — bus regrooved/recap on front wheel | Tires | 8 | Y |
| 393.75(e) | Tire — regrooved on front wheel of truck/truck-tractor | Tire vs. Load | 3 | Y |
| 393.75(f) | Tire — load weight rating/under inflated | Tire vs. Load | 3 | Y |
| 393.75(f)(1) | Weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | 3 | Y |
| 393.75(f)(2) | Tire underinflated | Tire vs. Load | 3 | Y |
| 393.75(h) | Tire underinflated | Tire vs. Load | 3 | Y |
| 393.76 | Sleeper berth requirement violations | Other Vehicle Defect | 3 | Y |
| 393.77 | Defective and/or prohibited heaters | Other Vehicle Defect | 3 | Y |
| 393.77(b)(11) | Bus heater fuel tank location | Other Vehicle Defect | 3 | Y |
| 393.77(b)(5) | Protection of operating controls from tampering | Other Vehicle Defect | 3 | Y |
| 393.78 | Windshield wipers inoperative/defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | 1 | Y |
| 393.79 | Defroster / Defogger inoperative | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | 1 | Y |
| 393.80 | Failing to equip vehicle with two rear vision mirrors | Other Vehicle Defect | 3 | Y |
| 393.81 | Horn inoperative | Other Vehicle Defect | 3 | Y |
| 393.82 | Speedometer inoperative / inadequate | Other Vehicle Defect | 3 | Y |
| 393.83(a) | Exhaust system location | Exhaust Discharge | 1 | Y |
| 393.83(b) | Exhaust discharge fuel tank/filler tube | Exhaust Discharge | 1 | Y |
| 393.83(c) | Improper exhaust – bus (gasoline) | Exhaust Discharge | 1 | Y |
| 393.83(d) | Improper exhaust – bus (diesel) | Exhaust Discharge | 1 | Y |
| 393.83(e) | Improper exhaust discharge (not rear of cab) | Exhaust Discharge | 1 | Y |
| 393.83(f) | Improper exhaust system repair (patch/wrap) | Exhaust Discharge | 1 | Y |
| 393.83(g) | Exhaust leak under truck cab and/or sleeper | Exhaust Discharge | 1 | Y |
| 393.83(h) | Exhaust system not securely fastened | Exhaust Discharge | 1 | Y |
| 393.84 | Inadequate floor condition | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | Y |
| 393.86 | No or improper rearend protection | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | Y |
| 393.86(a)(1) | Rear impact guards – all trailers/semitrailers manufactured on or after 1/26/98 | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | N |
| 393.86(a)(2) | Impact guard width – all trailers/semitrailers manufactured on or after 1/26/98 | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | N |
| 393.86(a)(3) | Impact guard height – all trailers/semitrailers manufactured on or after 1/26/98 | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | N |
| 393.86(a)(4) | Impact guard rear – all trailers/semitrailers manufactured on or after 1/26/98 | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | N |
| 393.86(a)(5) | Cross-sectional vertical height – all trailers/semitrailers manufactured on or after 1/26/98 | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | N |
| 393.86(b)(1) | Rear Impact Guards – motor vehicles manufactured after 12/31/52, see exceptions | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | Y |
| 393.87 | Warning flag required on projecting load | Warning Flags | 1 | Y |
| 393.87(a) | Warning flag required on projecting load | Warning Flags | 1 | Y |
| 393.87(b) | Improper warning flag placement | Warning Flags | 1 | Y |
| 393.88 | Improperly located television receiver | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | Y |
| 393.89 | Bus driveshaft not properly protected | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | Y |
| 393.90 | Bus – no or obscure standee line | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | Y |
| 393.91 | Bus – improper aisle seats | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | Y |
| 393.93(a) | Bus – not equipped with seatbelt | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | Y |
| 393.93(a)(3) | Seats not secured in conformance with FMVSS | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | N |
| 393.93(b) | Truck not equipped with seatbelt | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | Y |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | 2 | Y |
| 393.95(a)(1)(i) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | 2 | Y |
| 393.95(b) | No spare fuses as required | Emergency Equipment | 2 | Y |
| 393.95(c) | No spare fuses as required | Emergency Equipment | 2 | Y |
| 393.95(f) | No / insufficient warning devices | Emergency Equipment | 2 | Y |
| 393.95(g) | HM – restricted emergency warning device | Emergency Equipment | 2 | Y |
| 393.100 | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 393.100(a) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 393.102(a) | Improper securement system (tiedown assemblies) | Tiedown | 3 | Y |
| 393.102(a)(1) | Insufficient means to prevent forward movement | Failure to Prevent Movement | 3 | Y |
| 393.102(a)(1)(i) | Insufficient means to prevent forward movement | Failure to Prevent Movement | 3 | Y |
| 393.102(a)(1)(ii) | Insufficient means to prevent rearward movement | Failure to Prevent Movement | 3 | Y |
| 393.102(a)(1)(iii) | Insufficient means to prevent lateral movement | Failure to Prevent Movement | 3 | Y |
| 393.102(a)(2) | Tiedown assembly with inadequate working load limit | Tiedown | 3 | Y |
| 393.102(a)(3) | Insufficient means to prevent lateral movement | Failure to Prevent Movement | 3 | Y |
| 393.102(b) | Insufficient means to prevent vertical movement | Failure to Prevent Movement | 3 | Y |
| 393.102(c) | No equivalent means of securement | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.104(a) | Inadequate/damaged securement device/system | Securement Device | 1 | Y |
| 393.104(b) | Damaged securement system/tiedowns | Securement Device | 1 | Y |
| 393.104(c) | Damaged vehicle structures/anchor points | Securement Device | 1 | Y |
| 393.104(d) | Damaged dunnage/bars/blocking-bracing | Securement Device | 1 | Y |
| 393.104(f)(1) | Knotted tiedown | Tiedown | 3 | Y |
| 393.104(f)(2) | Use of tiedown with improper repair. | Tiedown | 3 | Y |
| 393.104(f)(3) | Loose/unfastened tiedown. | Tiedown | 3 | Y |
| 393.104(f)(4) | No edge protection for tiedowns | Tiedown | 3 | Y |
| 393.104F4R | No edge protection for tiedowns | Tiedown | 3 | Y |
| 393.104(f)(5) | No edge protection for tiedowns | Tiedown | 3 | Y |
| 393.106(a) | No/improper front end structure/headerboard | Securement Device | 1 | Y |
| 393.106(b) | Cargo not immobilized or secured | Failure to Prevent Movement | 3 | Y |
| 393.106(c)(1) | No means to prevent cargo from rolling | Failure to Prevent Movement | 3 | Y |
| 393.106(c)(2) | Cargo without direct contact/prevention from shifting | Failure to Prevent Movement | 3 | Y |
| 393.106(d) | Insufficient aggregate working load limit | Tiedown | 3 | Y |
| 393.110 | Failing to meet minimum tiedown requirements | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 393.110(b) | Insufficient tiedowns; without headerboard/blocking | Tiedown | 3 | Y |
| 393.110(c) | Insufficient tiedowns; with headerboard/blocking | Tiedown | 3 | Y |
| 393.110(d) | Large/odd-shaped cargo not adequately secured | Failure to Prevent Movement | 3 | Y |
| 393.112 | Tiedown not adjustable by driver | Securement Device | 1 | Y |
| 393.114 | No/improper front end structure | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 393.114(b)(1) | Insufficient height for front-end structure | Securement Device | 1 | Y |
| 393.114(b)(2) | Insufficient width for front-end structure | Securement Device | 1 | Y |
| 393.114(d) | Front-end structure with large opening(s) | Securement Device | 1 | Y |
| 393.116 | No/improper securement of logs | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 393.116(d)(1) | Short, over 1/3 length past structure | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.116(d)(2) | Short, insufficient/no tiedowns | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.116(d)(3) | Short, tiedowns improperly positioned | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.116(d)(4) | Short, no center stakes/high log not secured | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.116(e) | Short, length; improper securement | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.118 | No/improper lumber/building materials. securement | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 393.118(b) | Improper placement of bundles | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.118(d) | Insufficient protection against lateral movement | Failure to Prevent Movement | 3 | Y |
| 393.118(d)(3) | Insufficient/improper arrangement of tiedowns | Tiedown | 3 | Y |
| 393.120 | No/improper securement of metal coils | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 393.120(b)(1) | Coil/vertical improper securement | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.120(b)(2) | Coils, rows, eyes vertical – improper securement | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 39393.120(c)(1) | Coil/eye crosswise improper securement | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.120(c)(2) | X-pattern on coil(s) with eyes crosswise | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.120(d)(1) | Coil with eye lengthwise-improper securement | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.120(d)(4) | Coils, rows, eyes length – improper securement. | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.120(e) | No protection against shifting/tipping | Failure to Prevent Movement | 3 | Y |
| 393.122 | No/improper securement of paper rolls | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 393.122(b) | Rolls vertical – improper securement | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.122(c) | Rolls vertical /split – improper securement | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.122(d) | Rolls vertical /stacked – improper securement | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.122(e) | Rolls crosswise – improper securement | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.122(f) | Rolls crosswise/stacked load – improperly secured | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.122(g) | Rolls length – improper securement | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.122(h) | Rolls lengthwise/stacked – improper securement | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.122(i) | Improper securement – rolls on flatbed/curtain-sided vehicle | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.124 | No/improper securement of concrete pipe | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 393.124(b) | Insufficient working load limit – concrete pipes | Tiedown | 3 | Y |
| 393.124(c) | Improper blocking of concrete pipe | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.124(d) | Improper arrangement of concrete pipe | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.124(e) | Improper securement, up to 45 in. diameter | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.124(f) | Improper securement, greater than 45 inch diameter | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.126 | Fail to ensure intermodal container secured | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 393.126(b) | Damaged/missing tiedown/securement device | Securement Device | 1 | Y |
| 393.126(c)(1) | Lower corners of container not on vehicle/structure | Securement Device | 1 | Y |
| 393.126(c)(2) | All corners of chassis not secured | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.126(c)(3) | Front and rear of container not secured independently | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.126(d)(1) | Empty container not properly positioned | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.126(d)(2) | Empty container, more than 5 foot overhang | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.126(d)(4) | Empty container – not properly secured | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.128 | No/improper securement of vehicles | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 393.128(b)(1) | Vehicle not secured – front and rear | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.128(b)(2) | Tiedown(s) not affixed to mounting points. | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.128(b)(3) | Tiedown(s) not over/around wheels. | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.130 | No/improper heavy vehicle/machinery securement | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 393.130(b) | Item not properly prepared for transport | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.130(c) | Improper restraint/securement of item | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.132 | No/improper securement of crushed vehicles | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 393.132(b) | Prohibited use of synthetic webbing. | Securement Device | 1 | Y |
| 393.132(c) | Insufficient tiedowns per stack cars | Tiedown | 3 | Y |
| 393.132(c)(5) | Insufficient means to retain loose parts | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.134 | No/improper securement of roll/hook container | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 393.134(b)(1) | No blocking against forward movement | Failure to Prevent Movement | 3 | Y |
| 393.134(b)(2) | Container not secured to front of vehicle | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.134(b)(3) | Rear of container not properly secured | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.136 | No/improper securement of large boulders | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 393.136(b) | Improper placement/positioning of boulder | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.136(c)(1) | Boulder not secured with chain | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.136(d) | Improper securement – cubic boulder | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.136(e) | Improper securement – non-cubic boulder with stable base | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.136(f) | Improper securement – non-cubic boulder with unstable base | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.201(a) | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | Y |
| 393.201(b) | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | N |
| 393.201(c) | Frame rail flange improperly bent/cut/notched | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | N |
| 393.201(d) | Frame accessories improperly attached | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | N |
| 393.201(e) | Prohibited holes drilled in frame rail flange | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | N |
| 393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | Y |
| 393.203(a) | Cab door missing/broken | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | Y |
| 393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | Y |
| 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | Y |
| 393.203(d) | Cab seats not securely mounted | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | Y |
| 393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/ unsecured/protruding | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | Y |
| 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim cracked or broken | Wheels, Studs, Clamps, Etc. | 2 | Y |
| 393.205(b) | Stud/bolt holes elongated on wheels | Wheels, Studs, Clamps, Etc. | 2 | Y |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Wheels, Studs, Clamps, Etc. | 2 | Y |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | 7 | Y |
| 393.207(b) | Adjustable axle locking pin missing/disengaged | Suspension | 7 | Y |
| 393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | Suspension | 7 | Y |
| 393.207(d) | Coil spring cracked and/or broken | Suspension | 7 | Y |
| 393.207(e) | Torsion bar cracked and/or broken | Suspension | 7 | Y |
| 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Suspension | 7 | Y |
| 393.207(g) | No/defective air suspension exhaust control | Suspension | 7 | N |
| 393.209(a) | Steering wheel not secured/broken | Steering Mechanism | 6 | Y |
| 393.209(b) | Excessive steering wheel lash | Steering Mechanism | 6 | Y |
| 393.209(c) | Loose steering column | Steering Mechanism | 6 | Y |
| 393.209(d) | Steering system components worn/welded/missing | Steering Mechanism | 6 | Y |
| 393.209(e) | Power steering violations | Steering Mechanism | 6 | Y |
| 396.1 | Must have knowledge of and comply with regulations | Inspection Reports | 4 | Y |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair and maintenance parts and accessories | Wheels, Studs, Clamps, Etc. | 2 | Y |
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 396.3A1BA | Brake out of adjustment | Brakes Out of Adjustment | 4 | N |
| 396.3A1BC | Brake-air compressor violation | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 396.3A1BD | Brake-defective brake drum | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 396.3A1BL | Brake-reserve system pressure loss | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 396.3A1T | Tires (general) | Tires | 8 | Y |
| 396.5 | Excessive oil leaks | Other Vehicle Defect | 3 | N |
| 396.5(a) | Failing to ensure that vehicle is properly lubricated | Other Vehicle Defect | 3 | N |
| 396.5A-HNLIW | Hubs – No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub – inner wheel | Wheels, Studs, Clamps, Etc. | 2 | N |
| 396.5A-HNLOW | Hubs – No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub – outer wheel | Wheels, Studs, Clamps, Etc. | 2 | Y |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | 3 | N |
| 396.5B-HLIW | Hubs – Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub – inner wheel | Wheels, Studs, Clamps, Etc. | 2 | N |
| 396.5B-HLOW | Hubs – oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub – outer wheel | Wheels, Studs, Clamps, Etc. | 2 | Y |
| 396.5B-HWSLIW | Hubs – Wheel seal leaking – inner wheel | Wheels, Studs, Clamps, Etc. | 2 | N |
| 396.5B-HWSLOW | Hubs – Wheel seal leaking – outer wheel | Wheels, Studs, Clamps, Etc. | 2 | Y |
| 396.7 | Unsafe operations forbidden | Other Vehicle Defect | 3 | Y |
| 396.9(c)(2) | Operating an OOS vehicle | Vehicle Jumping OOS | 10 | Y |
| 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on inspection report | Inspection Reports | 4 | N |
| 396.11 | No or inadequate driver vehicle inspection report | Inspection Reports | 4 | Y |
| 39396.13(c) | No reviewing driver’s signature on Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) | Inspection Reports | 4 | Y |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | 4 | N |
| 398.5 | Parts/access – migrant workers | Other Vehicle Defect | 3 | Y |
| 398.7 | Inspect/maintain motor vehicle – migrant workers | Inspection Reports | 4 | N |
| 399.207 | Vehicle access requirements violations | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | N |
| 399.211 | Inadequate maintenance of driver access | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | N |
CSMS CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES/ALCOHOL BASIC VIOLATIONS | ||||
| Section | Violation Description | Violation Group Description | Violation Severity Weight | Driver Responsible (Y/N) |
| 392.5(c)(2) | Violating OOS order pursuant to 392.5(a)/(b) | Alcohol Jumping OOS | 10 | Y |
| 392.4(a) | Driver uses or is in possession of drugs | Drugs | 10 | Y |
| 392.5(a) | Possession/use/under influence alcohol-4hrs prior to duty | Alcohol | 5 | Y |
| 392.5(a)(3) | Driver in possession of intoxicating beverage while on duty or driving | Alcohol | 3 | Y |
HOS COMPLIANCE BASIC VIOLATIONS | ||||
| Section | Violation Description Shown on Driver/Vehicle Examination Report Given to CMV Driver after Roadside Inspection | Violation Group Description | Violation Severity Weight | Violation in the DSMS (Y/N) |
| 392.2H | State/Local Hours-of-Service | Hours | 7 | Y |
| 392.3 | Operating a CMV while ill/fatigued | Jumping OOS/Driving Fatigued | 10 | Y |
| 392.3-FPASS | Fatigue – Operate a passenger-carrying CMV while impaired by fatigue. | Jumping OOS/Driving Fatigued | 10 | Y |
| 392.3-FPROP | Fatigue – Operate a property-carrying CMV while impaired by fatigue. | Jumping OOS/Driving Fatigued | 10 | Y |
| 392.3-I | Illness – Operate a CMV while impaired by illness or other cause. | Jumping OOS/Driving Fatigued | 10 | Y |
| 395.1(h)(1) | 15, 20, 70/80 HOS violations (Alaska-Property) | Hours | 7 | Y |
| 395.1(h)(2) | 15, 20, 70/80 HOS violations (Alaska-Passenger) | Hours | 7 | Y |
| 395.1(h)(3) | Adverse driving conditions violations (Alaska) | Hours | 7 | Y |
| 395.1(o) | 16 hour rule violation (Property) | Hours | 7 | Y |
| 395.3(a)(1) | Requiring or permitting driver to drive more than 11 hours | Hours | 7 | Y |
| 395.3A1R | 11 hour rule violation (Property) | Hours | 7 | Y |
| 395.3(a)(2) | Requiring or permitting driver to drive after 14 hours on duty | Hours | 7 | Y |
| 395.3A2R | 14 hour rule violation (Property) | Hours | 7 | Y |
| 395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | Hours | 7 | Y |
| 395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | Hours | 7 | Y |
| 395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving beyond 8-hour limit since the end of the last off-duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes(Note: Does not apply to short haul drivers) | Hours | 7 | Y |
| 395.3(b) | 60/70 – hour rule violation | Hours | 7 | Y |
| 395.3B1-PROP | Driving after 60 hours on duty in a 7 day period. (Property carrying vehicle) | Hours | 7 | Y |
| 395.3B2 | Driving after 70 hours on duty in a 8 day period. (Property carrying vehicle) | Hours | 7 | Y |
| 395.3BR | 60/70 – hour rule violation (Property) | Hours | 7 | Y |
| 395.3(c) | 34 -hour restart violation (Property) | Hours | 7 | Y |
| 395.5(a)(1) | 10 – hour rule violation (Passenger) | Hours | 7 | Y |
| 395.5A1-PASS | Driving after 10 hour driving limit (Passenger carrying vehicle) | Hours | 7 | Y |
| 395.5(a)(2) | 15 – hour rule violation (Passenger) | Hours | 7 | Y |
| 395.8(a) | No driver’s record of duty status | Incomplete/Wrong Log | 5 | Y |
| 395.5(b) | 60/70 – hour rule violation (Passenger) | Hours | 7 | Y |
| 395.5B1-PASS | Driving after 60 hours on duty in a 7 day period. (Passenger carrying vehicle) | Hours | 7 | Y |
| 395.5B2-PASS | Driving after 70 hours on duty in a 8 day period. (Passenger carrying vehicle) | Hours | 7 | Y |
| 395.8 | Log violation (general/form and manner) | Other Log/Form & Manner | 1 | Y |
| 395.8(a) | No driver’s record of duty status | Incomplete/Wrong Log | 5 | Y |
| 395.8(e) | False report of driver’s record of duty status | False Log | 7 | Y |
| 395.8(f)(1) | Driver’s record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | 5 | Y |
| 395.8(k)(2) | Driver failing to retain previous 7 days’ logs | Incomplete/Wrong Log | 5 | Y |
| 395.13(d) | Driving after being declared out-of-service | Jumping OOS/Driving Fatigued | 10 | Y |
| 395.15(b) | Onboard recording device information requirements not met | Incomplete/Wrong Log | 5 | Y |
| 395.15(c) | Onboard recording device improper form and manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | 1 | Y |
| 395.15(f) | Onboard recording device failure and driver failure to reconstruct duty status | Incomplete/Wrong Log | 5 | Y |
| 395.15(g) | On-board recording device information not available | EOBR Related | 1 | Y |
| 395.15(i)(5) | Onboard recording device does not display required information | Other Log/Form & Manner | 1 | N |
| 398.6 | Violation of hours of service regulations—migrant workers | Hours | 7 | Y |
CSMS HM COMPLIANCE BASIC VIOLATIONS | ||||
| Section | Violation Description Shown on Driver/Vehicle Examination Report Given to CMV Driver after Roadside Inspection | Violation Group Description | Violation Severity Weight 13 | Violation in the DSMS (Y/N) |
| 171.2(a) | Failure to comply with HM regulations | HM Other | 2 | Y |
| 171.2(b) | Failure to comply with the requirements for HM transportation (including labeling and handling) | HM Other | 2 | Y |
| 171.2(c) | Representing a package./container for HM not meeting specs | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 171.2(f) | Transporting HM not in accordance with this part | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | Y |
| 171.2(g) | Cargo tank does not comply with HM Regulations | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 171.2(k) | Representing vehicle with HM, none present | Markings – HM | 5 | Y |
| 172.200(a) | No shipping paper provided by offeror | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.201(a)(1) | Hazrdous Materials not distinguished from non-Hazardous Materials | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.201(a)(2) | Hazardous Materials description not printed legibly in English | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.201(a)(3) | Hazardous Materials description contains abbreviation or code | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.201(a)(4) | Additional information not after Hazardous Materials basic description | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.201(c) | Failure to list page number of pages | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.201(d) | ER phone number not listed | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.202(a)(1) | Improper shipping name | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.202(a)(2) | Improper hazard class | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.202(a)(3) | Wrong or no ID number | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.202(a)(4) | No packing group listed | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.202(a)(5) | Total quantity not listed | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.202(b) | Basic description not in proper sequence | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.202(c) | Total quantity improper location | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.202(e) | Non Hazardous Material entered with class or ID# | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.203(a) | Exemption number not listed | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.203(b) | Limited quantity not shown | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.203(c)(1) | Hazardous substance entry missing | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.203(c)(2) | RQ not on shipping paper | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.203(d)(1) | Radionuclide name not on shipping paper | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.203(d)(10) | No indication for Highway Route Controlled Quantity of Class 7 “HRCQ” on shipping paper | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.203(d)(2) | No RAM physical or chemical form | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.203(d)(3) | No RAM activity | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.203(d)(4) | No RAM label category | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.203(d)(5) | No RAM transport index | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.203(d)(6) | No fissile radioactive entry | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.203(d)(7) | No DOE/NRC package approval notation | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.203(d)(8) | Export package or foreign made package not marked with IAEA Certificate | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.203(d)(9) | No Exclusive Use notation | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.203(e) | No empty packaging noted | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.203(h)(1) | No qt/nqt for anhydrous ammonia | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.203(h)(2) | No notation for QT / NQT for Liquified Petroleum Gas | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.203(k) | No technical name for nos entry | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.203(m) | No Poison Inhalation Hazard and / or Hazard Zone | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.203(n) | No “hot” on shipping paper | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.203(o) | No temperature controls noted for Class 4.1 or Class 5.2 | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.205 | Hazardous waste manifest not as required | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.300 | Failing to comply with marking requirements | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.301 | Non-bulk package marking – general | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.301(a) | No ID number on side/ends of non-bulk package – large quantity of single HM | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.301(a)(1) | No proper shipping name and/or ID# marking on non-bulk | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.301(b) | No technical name on non-bulk | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.301(c) | No special permit number on non-bulk package | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.301(d) | No consignee/consignor on non-bulk | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 17172.302 | Marking requirements bulk packagings | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.302(a) | No ID number (portable and cargo tank) | Markings – HM | 5 | Y |
| 172.302(b) | Bulk package marking incorrect size | Markings – HM | 5 | N N |
| 172.302(c) | No special permit number on bulk package | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 172.303(a) | Prohibited HM marking on package | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.304(a)(1) | Package marking not durable, English, or print | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.304(a)(2) | Marking not on sharply contrasting color | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.304(a)(3) | Marking obscured by label or attachments | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.304(a)(4) | Marking not away from other marking | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.308(a) | Package marked with unauthorized abbreviation | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.310(a) | No gross weight on radioactive materials package greater than 50 KG | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.310(b) | Radioactive materials package not marked “Type A or B” | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.312(a) | No package orientation arrows | Cargo Protection – HM | 4 | N |
| 172.312(a)(2) | No package orientation arrows | Cargo Protection – HM | 4 | N |
| 172.312(b) | Prohibited use of orientation arrows | Cargo Protection – HM | 4 | N |
| 172.313(a) | No “inhalation hazard” on package | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.313(b) | No “poison” on non-bulk plastic package | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.316(a) | Other regulated material non-bulk package not marked | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.320(a) | Class 1 package not marked with ex-number | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.322(b) | No marine pollutant marking on bulk packaging | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.324 | Non-bulk hazardous substance not marked | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.325 | No “hot” marking for bulk elevated temperature | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.325(a) | Elevated temperature not marked “Hot” | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.325(b) | Improperly marked molten aluminum/sulphur | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.326(a) | Portable tank not marked with proper shipping name or ID# | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.326(b) | No portable tank owner or lessee marking | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.326(c)(1) | No ID number marking on vehicle carrying portable tank | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.326(c)(2) | Shipper failed to provide ID number to carrier | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.328 | No ID number displayed on a cargo tank | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.328(a) | Shipper failed to provide or affix ID number for cargo tank | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.328(b) | Cargo tank not marked for class 2 | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.328(c) | No quenched and tempered steel (QT)/other than quenched and tempered steel (NQT) marked on cargo tank (MC 330/331) | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.328(d) | Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.330(a)(2) | Tank car tank (non cylinder) not marked as required | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.330(b) | Motor vehicle with tank not marked | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.331 | Markings for other bulk packages | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.332 | Required ID markings displayed | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.334 | Prohibited ID number marking | Markings – HM | 5 | N N |
| 172.334(a) | ID # displayed on Class 7/Class 1/Dangerous or Subsidiary placard | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.336(b) | ID numbers not properly displayed | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.336(c)(1) | Failing to display ID numbers on compartment cargo tank in sequence | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.338 | Carrier failed to replace missing ID number | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.400 | Labeling requirements | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.400(a) | Package/containment not labeled as required | Markings – HM | 5 | Y |
| 172.401 | Prohibited labeling | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.402 | Failing to affix additional labels when required | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.402(a) | No label for subsidiary hazard | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.402(b) | Display of class number on label | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.402(d) | Subsidiary labeling for radioactive materials | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.402(e) | Subsidiary labeling for class 1 (explosive) materials | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.403(a) | Radioactive material label requirement | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.403(f) | Radioactive material package-2 labels on opposite sides | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.403(g) | Failed to label radioactive material properly | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.403(g)(2) | Class 7 label – no activity/activity not in SI units | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.404(a) | Mixed package not properly labeled | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.404(b) | Failed to properly label consolidated package | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.406(a)(1) | Label placement not as required | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.406(c) | Multiple label placement not as required | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.406(d) | Label not on contrasting background or no border | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.406(e) | Failed to display duplicate label as required | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.406(f) | Label obscured by marking or attachment | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.502(a)(1) | Prohibited placarding | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.502(a)(2) | Sign or device could be confused with HM placard | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.504 | Placards not in table 1 or 2 | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.504(a) | Vehicle not placarded as required | Markings – HM | 5 | Y |
| 172.504(b) | Dangerous placard violation | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.505(a) | No placard for poison inhalation hazard | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.505(b) | Not placarded for RAM and Corrosive when required | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.505(c) | Placard for subsidiary dangerous when wet | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.506(a) | Failed to provide placards shipper | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.506(a)(1) | Placards not affixed to vehicle | Markings – HM | 5 | Y |
| 172.507 | Not placardarded for RAM highway route controlled quantity | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.512(a) | Freight container not placarded | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.514 | Cargo tank placards | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.514(a) | Bulk package offered without placard | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.514(b) | Bulk package with residue of HM not properly placarded | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.516(a) | Placard not visible from direction it faces | Markings – HM | 5 | Y Y |
| 172.516(c)(1) | Placard not securely affixed or attached | Markings – HM | 5 | Y |
| 172.516(c)(2) | Placard not clear of appurtenance | Markings – HM | 5 | Y |
| 172.516(c)(4) | Placard improper location | Markings – HM | 5 | Y |
| 172.516(c)(5) | Placard not reading horizontally | Markings – HM | 5 | Y |
| 172.516(c)(6) | Placard damaged, deteriorated, or obscured | Markings – HM | 5 | Y |
| 172.516(c)(7) | Placard not on contrasting background or border | Markings – HM | 5 | Y |
| 172.519 | Placard does not meet specifications | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 172.600(c) | Emergency Response (ER) information not available | Documentation – HM | 3 | Y |
| 172.602(a) | Emergency response information missing | Documentation – HM | 3 | Y |
| 172.602(b) | Form and manner of emergency response information | Documentation – HM | 3 | Y |
| 172.602(c)(1) | Maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information | Documentation – HM | 3 | Y |
| 172.604(a) | Failing to provide an emergency response phone number | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 173.24(a)(c) | Non-bulk package mixed contents requirements | Cargo Protection – HM | 4 | N |
| 173.24(b) | Failed to meet general package requirements | Load Securement – HM | 10 | N |
| 173.24((b))(1) | Release of HM from package | Load Securement – HM | 10 | N |
| 173.24(b)(a) | Bulk package outage or filling limit requirements | Load Securement – HM | 10 | N |
| 173.24(b)(d)(2) | Exceed max weight of rating on spec plate | Load Securement – HM | 10 | N |
| 173.24(c) | Unauthorized packaging | Load Securement – HM | 10 | N |
| 173.24(f)(1) | Closures for packagings must not be open or leaking | Load Securement – HM | 10 | N |
| 173.25(a) | Failed to meet overpack conditions | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 173.25(c) | Failure to label and package poison properly, when transported with edible material | Markings – HM | 5 | Y |
| 173.29(a) | Empty package improper transportation | Cargo Protection – HM | 4 | N |
| 173.30 | Loading/unloading transport vehicles | Cargo Protection – HM | 4 | Y |
| 173.32(h)(3) | IM101/102 bottom outlets prohibited | Fire Hazard – HM | 6 | N |
| 173.32(h)(3)(i) | IM101/102 bottom outlets authorized | Fire Hazard – HM | 6 | N |
| 173.33 | Cargo tanks (general) | Load Securement – HM | 10 | N |
| 173.33(a) | Cargo tank general requirements | Cargo Protection – HM | 4 | Y |
| 173.33(b) | HM in cargo tank which had dangerous reaction with cargo tank | Cargo Protection – HM | 4 | Y |
| 173.33(c)(2) | Cargo tank not marked with design or maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) | Cargo Protection – HM | 4 | N |
| 173.35(a) | Intermediate bulk container requirements | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | Y |
| 173.35(d) | Liquid filled IBC with Ullage over 98% | Load Securement – HM | 10 | N |
| 173.35(f)(2) | Intermediate bulk container (IBC) not secured to or within vehicle | Load Securement – HM | 10 | Y |
| 173.40 | Small quantities for highway and rail | HM Other | 2 | N |
| 173.54 | Forbidden explosives, offering or transporting | Fire Hazard – HM | 6 | N N |
| 173.60 | Materials of trade exemption | HM Other | 2 | N |
| 173.315(a) | Cargo or portable tank class 2 exceeds maximum filling density | Load Securement – HM | 10 | N |
| 173.315(j)(3) | Residential gas tank not secure in transport | Fire Hazard – HM | 6 | Y |
| 173.315(j)(4) | Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) storage tank overfilled for transport | Fire Hazard – HM | 6 | N |
| 173.318(b)(10) | Fail to mark inlet, outlet, pressure relief device, or pressure control valve of cryogenic tanks | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 173.318(g) | No or Improper One Way Travel Time (OWTT) marking on cryogenic cargo tank | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 173.412 | General Type A package failing to meet additional design requirements | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 173.421(a) | Transporting limited quantity-radioactive material exceeds 0.5 millirem/hour | Cargo Protection – HM | 4 | N |
| 173.427(a)(6)(iv) | No instructions for exclusive use packaging-low specific activity | Cargo Protection – HM | 4 | Y |
| 173.427(a)(6)(vi) | Exclusive use low specific activity (LSA) radioactive material not marked “Radioactive-LSA” | Markings – HM | 5 | Y |
| 173.427(a)(iv) | No instructions for exclusive use packaging-low specific activity | Cargo Protection – HM | 4 | Y |
| 173.427(a)(vi) | Exclusive use low specific activity (LSA) radioactive material not marked “Radioactive-LSA” | Markings – HM | 5 | Y |
| 173.431 | Exceeded activity limits Type A or Type B package | Load Securement – HM | 10 | N |
| 173.441(a) | Exceeding radiation level limitations allowed for transport | Cargo Protection – HM | 4 | N |
| 173.441(b) | Exceeding radiation level allowed for transport of RAM under exclusive use provisions | Load Securement – HM | 10 | N |
| 173.442(b)(1) | External temperature of package exceeds 50 degrees Celcius (122 degrees F) | Cargo Protection – HM | 4 | N |
| 173.442(b)(2) | External temperature of package exceeds 85 degrees Celsius (185 degrees F) | Cargo Protection – HM | 4 | N |
| 173.443(a) | Radioactive contamination exceeds limits | Load Securement – HM | 10 | N |
| 173.447 | RAM transport storage violation | Cargo Protection – HM | 4 | N |
| 173.448 | General RAM transport requirements | Cargo Protection – HM | 4 | N |
| 177.801 | Accepting/transporting HM not prepared properly | HM Other | 2 | N |
| 177.804 | Failure to comply with FMCSR 49 CFR part 383 and 49 CFR parts 390 through 397 | HM Other | 2 | Y |
| 177.817 | Shipping papers required | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 177.817(a) | No shipping papers (carrier) | Documentation – HM | 3 | Y |
| 177.817(b) | Shipper certification missing (when required) | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 177.817(e) | Shipping paper accessibility | Documentation – HM | 3 | Y |
| 177.823(a) | No placards/markings when required | Markings – HM | 5 | N |
| 177.834 | Load securement of different HM packages | Fire Hazard – HM | 6 | N |
| 177.834(a) | Package not secure in vehicle | Load Securement – HM | 10 font> | Y |
| 177.834(b) | Package not loaded according to orientation marks | Cargo Protection – HM | 4 | N |
| 177.834(c) | Smoking while loading or unloading | Fire Hazard – HM | 6 | Y Y |
| 177.834(f) | Using a tool likely to cause damage to the closure of any package or container | Load Securement – HM | 10 | Y |
| 177.834(i) | Attendance of cargo tank- (load or unload) | Cargo Protection – HM | 4 | Y |
| 177.834(j) | Manholes and valves not closed or leak free | Cargo Protection – HM | 4 | Y |
| 177.834(m)(1) | Securing specification 106a or 110a tanks | Cargo Protection – HM | 4 | N |
| 177.834(n) | Improper loading-specification 56, 57, IM101 and IM102 | Fire Hazard – HM | 6 | N |
| 177.835 | Improper transportation of explosives (Class 1) | Fire Hazard – HM | 6 | Y |
| 177.835(a) | Loading/Unloading Class 1 with engine running | Fire Hazard – HM | 6 | Y |
| 177.835(c) | Transporting Class 1 in combination vehicles | Fire Hazard – HM | 6 | N |
| 177.835(j) | Transfer of Class 1 materials en route | Fire Hazard – HM | 6 | Y |
| 177.837 | Improper transportation of Class 3 hazardous materials | Fire Hazard – HM | 6 | Y |
| 177.837(c) | Cargo tanks not properly bonded/grounded | Cargo Protection – HM | 4 | N |
| 177.837(d) | Improper unloading of combustible liquids | Cargo Protection – HM | 4 | N |
| 177.838 | Improper transport of class 4, 5 or division 4.2 | Fire Hazard – HM | 6 | N |
| 177.839 | Improper transportation of Class 8 hazardous materials | Cargo Protection – HM | 4 | Y |
| 177.840 | Improper transportation of Class 2 hazardous materials | Fire Hazard – HM | 6 | N |
| 177.840(g) | Discharge valve not closed in transit class 2 | Cargo Protection – HM | 4 | Y |
| 177.840(o) | Fail to test off-truck remote shutoff device | Cargo Protection – HM | 4 | Y |
| 177.840(s) | Fail to possess remote shutoff when unloading | Cargo Protection – HM | 4 | Y |
| 177.841 | Improper transportation of Division 6.1 or Division 2.3 hazardous materials | Fire Hazard – HM | 6 | Y |
| 177.841(e) | Poison label loaded with foodstuffs | HM Other | 2 | Y |
| 177.842(a) | Total transport index exceeds 50- non-exclusive use | HM Other | 2 | N |
| 177.842(b) | Distance from package to person-radioactive material | HM Other | 2 | N |
| 177.842(d) | Blocking and bracing of radioactive material packages | HM Other | 2 | Y |
| 177.848(d) | Prohibited load/transport/storage combination | Fire Hazard – HM | 6 | N |
| 177.848(f) | Class 1 load separation or segregation | HM Other | 2 | N |
| 177.870(b) | Transporting unauthorized HM in a passenger-carrying vehicle | Load Securement – HM | 10 | Y |
| 177.870(c) | Prohibited Hazardous Materials on passenger carrying vehicle | Load Securement – HM | 10 | Y |
| 178.245-4 | DOT51 integrity and securement | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.245-5 | DOT51 valve protection | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.245-6(a) | DOT51 name plate Markings – HM | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.245-6(b) | Tank outlets not marked | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.251-4 | DOT 56/57 integrity and securement | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.251-7(b) | DOT 56/57 spec Markings – HM | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.255-14 | DOT 60 ID plate | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.255-4 | DOT 60 manhole | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.255-7 | DOT 60 valve protection | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N N |
| 178.270-1 | IM101/102 general design | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.270-11(d)(1) | IM101/102 pressure relief | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.270-14 | IM101/102 spec plate | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.270-4 | Structural integrity | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.270-6 | IM 101/102 frames | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.270-8 | IM101/102 valve protection | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.270-9 | IM101/102 manholes | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.336-1 | Protecting of fittings MC330 | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.336-13 | Anchoring of tank MC330 | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.336-17 | Metal ID plate marking MC330 | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.336-17(a) | Certification plate MC330 | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.336-9(a) | Safety relief devices MC330 | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.336-9(c) | Marking of inlets/outlets MC330 | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.337-10(a) | Protection of fittings MC331 | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.337-11(a)(2) | Internal valve MC331 | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.337-13 | MC331 supports and anchoring | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.337-17(a) | Metal ID plate missing MC331 | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.337-8(a) | Outlets general requirements MC331 | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.337-8(a)(2) | Outlets MC331 | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.337-8(a)(3) | Internal or back flow valve MC331 | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.337-8(a)(4)(i) | Remote closure device greater than 3500 gallons MC331 | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | Y |
| 178.337-8(a)(4)(ii) | Remote closure device less than 3500 gallons MC331 | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | Y |
| 178.337-9 | Pressure relief devices MC331 | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.337-9(c) | Marking inlets/outlets MC331 | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.338-10(a) | Protection of fittings MC338 | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.338-10(c) | Rear end protection MC338 | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.338-11(b) | Manual shutoff valve MC338 | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | Y |
| 178.338-12 | Shear section MC338 | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.338-13 | Supports and anchoring MC338 | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.338-18(a) | Name plate/Specification plate missing MC338 | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.338-18(b) | Specification plate missing MC338 | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.338-6 | Manhole MC338 | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.338-8 | Pressure relief devices MC338 | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.340-10(b) | MC306/307/312 metal certification plate missing | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.340-6 | MC306/307/312 supports and anchoring | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.340-7(a) | MC306/307/312 ring stiffeners | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.340-7(c) | MC306/307/312 double bulkhead drain | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.340-7(d)(2) | MC306/307/312 ring stiffener drain hole | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.340-8(a) | MC306/307/312 appurtenances attachment | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.340-8(b) | MC306/307/312 rearend protection | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.340-8(c) | MC306/307/312 overturn protection | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.340-8(d) | MC306/307/312 piping protection | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.340-8(d)(1) | MC306/307/312 piping protection | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.340-8(d)(2) | MC306/307/312 minimum road clearance | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.341-3(a) | MC306 no manhole closure | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.341-4 | MC306 venting | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.341-4(d)(1) | MC306 inadequate emergency venting | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N N |
| 178.341-4(d)(2) | MC306 pressure activated vents | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.341-4(d)(3) | MC306 no fusible venting | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.341-5(a) | MC306 internal valves | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.341-5(a)(1) | MC306 heat actuated safety | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.341-5(a)(2) | MC306 remote control shutoff | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | Y |
| 178.342-3 | MC307 manhole closure | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | Y |
| 178.342-4 | MC307 venting | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.342-4(b) | Inadequate venting capacity | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.342-5(a) | MC307 internal valve | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.342-5(a)(1) | MC307 heat actuated safety | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.342-5(a)(2) | MC307 remote control shutoff | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | Y |
| 178.343-3 | Manhole closure MC312 | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.343-4 | Venting MC312 (show calculations) | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.343-5(a) | MC312 top outlet and valve | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.343-5(b)(1) | MC312 bottom valve/piping protection | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.345-1 | DOT406/407/412 pressure relief | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.345-11(b) | DOT406/407/412 tank valves | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.345-11(b)(1) | DOT406/407/412 remote control | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | Y |
| 178.345-11(b)(1)(i) | DOT406/407/412 remote control | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | Y |
| 178.345-14(b) | DOT406/407/412 name plate | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.345-14(c) | DOT406/407/412 specification plate | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.345-1(h)(i)(2) | DOT 406, 407, 412 Obstructed double bulkhead drain/vent | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.345-1(i)(2) | DOT 406, 407, 412 Obstructed double bulkhead drain/vent | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.345-5(d) | DOT406/407/412 manhole securement | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.345-5(e) | DOT406/407/412 manhole marking | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.345-6 | DOT406/407/412 supports and anchoring | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.345-7(d)(4) | DOT406/407/412 ring stiffener drain | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.345-8(a) | DOT406/407/412 accident protection | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.345-8(a)(5) | DOT406/407/412 minimum road clearance | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.345-8(b) | DOT406/407/412 bottom damage protection | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.345-8(c) | DOT406/407/412 rollover damage protection | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.345-8(d) | DOT406/407/412 rear end protection | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.703(a) | Intermediate bulk container (IBC) manufacturer Markings – HM | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.703(b) | Intermediate bulk container additional Markings – HM | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 178.704(e) | Intermediate bulk container bottom discharge valve protection | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 179.300-12 | DOT106/110aw protection of fittings | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 179.300-13 | DOT106/110aw venting and valves | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 179.300-15 | DOT106/110aw safety relief devices | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 179.300-18 | DOT106/110aw stamping of tanks | Package Integrity – HM | 8 | N |
| 180.205(c) | Periodic requalification of cylinders | Package Testing – HM | 7 | N |
| 180.213(d) | Re-qualification Markings – HM | Package Testing – HM | 7 | N N |
| 180.352(b) | Intermediate bulk container retest or inspection | Package Testing – HM | 7 | N |
| 180.352(d) | IBC retest date marking | Package Testing – HM | 7 | N |
| 180.352(e) | IBC retest date marking | Package Testing – HM | 7 | N |
| 180.405(b) | Cargo tank specifications | Package Testing – HM | 7 | N |
| 180.405(j) | Certification withdrawal (failed to remove/cover/obliterate spec plate) | Package Testing – HM | 7 | N |
| 180.407(a)(1) | Cargo tank periodic test and inspection | Package Testing – HM | 7 | N |
| 180.407(c) | Failing to periodically test and inspect cargo tank | Package Testing – HM | 7 | N |
| 180.415(b) | Cargo tank test or inspection Markings – HM | Package Testing – HM | 7 | N |
| 180.605 | Periodic testing of portable tanks | Package Testing – HM | 7 | N |
| 180.605(k) | Test date marking | Package Testing – HM | 7 | N |
| 385.403 | No HM Safety Permit | Documentation – HM | 3 | N |
| 397.1(a) | Driver/carrier must obey part 397 | HM Other | 2 | Y |
| 397.1(b) | Failing to require employees to know/obey part 397 | HM Other | 2 | Y |
| 397.2 | Must comply with rules in parts 390-397-transporting HM | HM Other | 2 | Y |
| 397.5(a) | Unattended explosives 1.1/1.2/1.3 | Fire Hazard – HM | 6 | Y |
| 397.5(c) | Unattended hazmat vehicle | Cargo Protection – HM | 4 | Y |
| 397.7(a) | Improperly parked explosives vehicle | Fire Hazard – HM | 6 | Y |
| 397.7(b) | Improperly parked HM vehicle | Fire Hazard – HM | 6 | Y |
| 397.11(a) | HM vehicle operated near open fire | Fire Hazard – HM | 6 | Y |
| 397.11(b) | HM vehicle parked within 300 feet of fire | Fire Hazard – HM | 6 | Y |
| 397.15 | HM vehicle fueling violation | Fire Hazard – HM | 6 | Y |
| 397.17 | No tire examination on HM vehicle | HM Other | 2 | Y |
| 397.19 | No instructions/documents when transporting Division 1.1/1.2/1.3 (explosive) materials | Documentation – HM | 3 | Y |
| 397.19(c) | Required documents not in possession-explosive materials | Documentation – HM | 3 | Y |
| 397.67 | HM vehicle routing violation (non-radioactive materials) | HM Route | 1 | N |
| 397.101(b) | Radioactive materials vehicle not on preferred route | HM Route | 1 | Y |
| 397.101(d) | No or incomplete route plan-radioactive materials | HM Route | 1 | Y |
| 397.101(e)(2) | Driver not in possession of training certificate | HM Route | 1 | Y |
| 397.101(e)(3) | Driver not in possession of written route plan | HM Route | 1 | Y |
CSMS DRIVER FITNESS BASIC VIOLATIONS | ||||
| Section | Violation Description Shown on Driver/Vehicle Examination Report Given to CMV Driver after Roadside Inspection | Violation Group Description | Violation Severity Weight | Violation in the DSMS (Y/N) |
| 177.816 | Driver training requirements | General Driver Qualification | 4 | N |
| 383.21 | Operating a CMV with more than one driver’s license | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.21(a) | Operating a CMV with more than one driver’s license | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.23(c) | Operating on learner’s permit without CDL holder | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.23(c)(1) | Operating on learner’s permit without CDL holder | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.23(c)(2) | Operating on learner’s permit without valid driver’s license | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.51(a) | Driving a CMV (CDL) while disqualified | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.51A-NSIN | Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver’s license issuance. | License-related: Medium | 5 | Y |
| 383.51A-NSOUT | Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and outside the state of driver’s license issuance. | License-related: Low | 1 | Y |
| 383.51A-SIN | Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in the state of driver’s license issuance. | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.51A-SOUT | Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the driver’s license state of issuance. | License-related: Medium | 5 | Y |
| 383.91(a) | Operating a CMV with improper CDL group | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.93(b)(1) | No double/triple trailer endorsement on CDL | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.93(b)(2) | No passenger vehicle endorsement on CDL | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.93(b)(3) | No tank vehicle endorsement on CDL | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.93(b)(4) | No hazardous materials endorsement on CDL | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.93(b)(5) | No school bus endorsement on CDL | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.93B5LCDL | License (CDL) – Operating a school bus without a school bus endorsement as described in 383.93(b)(5) | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 383.95(a) | Violating airbrake restriction | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 386.72(b) | Failing to comply with Imminent Hazard OOS Order | Fitness/ Jumping OOS | 10 | Y |
| 391.11 | Unqualified driver | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 391.11(b)(1) | Interstate driver under 21 years of age | General Driver Qualification | 4 | Y |
| 391.11(b)(2) | Non-English speaking driver | General Driver Qualification | 4 | Y |
| 391.11B2S | Driver must be able to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language | General Driver Qualification | 4 | Y |
| 391.11(b)(4) | Driver lacking physical qualification(s) | Physical | 2 | Y |
| 391.11(b)(5) | Driver lacking valid license for type vehicle being operated | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 391.11B5-DEN | Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions. | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 391.11B5-DNL | Driver does not have a valid operator’s license for the CMV being operated. | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 391.11(b)(7) | Driver disqualified from operating CMV | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 391.15(a) | Driving a CMV while disqualified | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 391.15A-NSIN | Driving a CMV while disqualified. Suspended for non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver’s license issuance. | License-related: Medium | 5 | Y |
| 391.15A-NSOUT | Driving a CMV while disqualified. Suspended for a non-safety-related reason and outside the state of driver’s license issuance. | License-related: Low | 1 | Y |
| 391.15A-SIN | Driving a CMV while disqualified. Suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and in the state of driver’s license issuance. | License-related: High | 8 | Y |
| 391.15A-SOUT | Driving a CMV while disqualified. Suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and outside the driver’s license state of issuance. | License-related: Medium | 5 | Y |
| 391.41(a) | Driver not in possession of medical certificate | Medical Certificate | 1 | Y |
| 391.41A-F | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate. | Medical Certificate | 1 | Y |
| 391.41A-FPC | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate. Previously Cited | Medical Certificate | 1 | Y |
| 391.41A-P | Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate. | Medical Certificate | 1 | Y |
| 391.43(h) | Improper medical examiner’s certificate form | Medical Certificate | 1 | Y Y |
| 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner’s certificate | Medical Certificate | 1 | Y |
| 391.49(j) | No valid medical waiver in driver’s possession | Medical Certificate | 1 | Y |
| 398.3(b) | Driver not physically qualified | Physical | 2 | Y |
| 398.3(b)(8) | No doctor’s certificate in possession | Medical Certificate | 1 | Y |
Know the basics rating factors. Use them as guidelines to prepare your trucks, trailers and driver for going on the road and passing inspections. In many cases at when your reach the end of your first year in business. And you do so with good CSA Scores this could get you lower offers on your commercial truck insurance rates.
Driver Fitness
This BASIC addresses driving records. Motor carriers are responsible for ensuring driver qualification files are complete and current. Required files for each and every driver include commercial drivers’ licenses (CDLs), medical certificates, State driving records, annual reviews of driving records, and employment applications.
Vehicle Maintenance
This BASIC considers proper vehicle maintenance to help ensure safety on the road, including pre- and post-trip inspections, vehicle defects, and repairs.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol
This BASIC addresses misuse of alcohol, illegal drugs, and over-the-counter and prescription medications that impair driving abilities and endanger everyone’s safety on the road. Having containers of alcoholic beverages in CMV cabs, whether open or not, is a violation.
Crash Indicator
State-reported crashes from the last two years are collected in this BASIC to help identify patterns of high crash involvement and the behaviors or set of behaviors that contributed to the crash. Crashes involving commercial motor vehicles, as defined in 49 CFR 390.5, are reportable if they result in a fatality or injury, or require a vehicle to be transported from the crash scene, regardless of the carrier or driver’s role in the crash.
The Crash Indicator BASIC is not public. It is only available to a motor carrier that is logged into its own safety profile, or to enforcement personnel.
Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance
This BASIC addresses requirements for all large truck and bus drivers to ensure that they are alert, awake, and able to respond quickly.
For the latest information and resources on HOS, visit FMCSA’s Website.
Hazardous Materials (HM) Compliance
This BASIC includes regulations that require special attention, from how to properly package, mark, label, placard, and load HM, to understanding regulations for tank specification testing, loading/unloading, attendance, and leakage.
The HM Compliance BASIC is not public. It is only available to a motor carrier that is logged into its own safety profile or to enforcement personnel.
The bottom line is Pass your Inspecations. Do not send an unfit driver on the road and do not send a truck and/or trailer on the road that will not pass inspections. Failing either or both could cost you money by increasing your commercial truck insurance rates. And in some cases get your policy cancelled early, which could increase your rates when we start shopping for a replacement policy.
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