Direct answers on 107.601 enforcement, out-of-service risk, and what to do after a citation. Based on 13 million+ roadside inspections.
Ranks #817 of 3,146 FMCSR codes by citation frequency • OOS rate of 1.5% is below the FMCSR-wide average of 33.3%.
Direct answers grounded in TruckCodex inspection data
No. Across our inspection records, 107.601 has a 1.2% out-of-service rate—meaning only 9 trucks out of 718 cited were placed OOS. This is far below the national average OOS rate of 31.4% across all FMCSR codes. You'll almost certainly be allowed to continue driving, but you should address the violation promptly to avoid escalation on your next inspection.
Start with documentation. Our data shows that 107.601 citations often appear alongside hazmat violations (173.29A, 177.817A, 172.504A) and equipment defects (393.67, 393.9, 393.65F). Review your citation paperwork, photograph any noted defects, and gather your proof of correction or repair. Contact your carrier's compliance team or your broker to notify them immediately. Request a detailed copy of the inspection report and any photos the inspector took.
It's lower-severity. With a 1.2% OOS rate, 107.601 ranks among the least-enforced codes (ranked #806 of 3,036 FMCSR codes by citation volume). Among similar codes in its category, 107.620(b) has a 0.2% OOS rate and 107.620B has 0% OOS rate, while peer code 999 sits at 12.1%—so 107.601 is in the safer range. Your truck is unlikely to be sidelined.
Texas dominates the enforcement picture. In the last 180 days, Texas accounted for 101 citations with a 4.0% out-of-service rate. North Carolina logged 2 citations (0% OOS) and Illinois had 1 citation (0% OOS). If you operate primarily in Texas, stay especially alert during roadside inspections and ensure your compliance documentation is current.
It's volatile but increasing overall. Last 90 days saw 41 citations. Looking back over the past 12 months, enforcement spiked dramatically in December 2025 (33 citations, the highest single month) and again in February 2026 (20 citations). May 2025 also saw 10 citations. This suggests variable seasonal or regional enforcement intensity—not a steady climb, but recent months show heightened activity.
Freightliner (FRHT) units are cited far more often than others—125 citations all-time. Kenworth (KW) follows with 71 citations, and Peterbilt (PTRB) with 40. This pattern likely reflects the fleet size and operation frequency of these makes rather than inherent risk, but if you drive a Freightliner, be aware this violation appears regularly in inspection data.
Yes, you can submit a DataQs record dispute through FMCSA's Research and Development (RDR) portal. The contestability depends on the violation type: documentation-based findings (missing logs, records) are often easier to clear than equipment-based defects (unless you can prove repair was already complete at inspection time). File your dispute within 90 days of the citation and include photographic or service records as evidence of correction.
Brandon Salazar Snowball (USDOT 4410818) leads with 10 all-time citations. Jose Santos Cuellar Herrera (USDOT 4418657) and Juan Gerardo Reyes Valadez (USDOT 4395242) each have 5 citations. These figures suggest carrier-specific compliance patterns—possibly route exposure, inspection frequency, or fleet maintenance practices. If you work for one of these carriers, ask your safety manager about their 107.601 prevention strategy.
Where 107.601 is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
Other violations commonly found on the same inspection (last 90 days)
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