Get direct answers on 107.620B citations, out-of-service rates, and what to do after being cited. Data from 13M+ roadside inspections.
Ranks #936 of 3,146 FMCSR codes by citation frequency • OOS rate of 0.0% is below the FMCSR-wide average of 33.3%.
Direct answers grounded in TruckCodex inspection data
No. Across our inspection records, 107.620B has never resulted in an out-of-service placement. All 486 all-time citations for this code resulted in 0 out-of-service orders—a 0.0% OOS rate. This is significantly lower than the 31.4% average OOS rate across all FMCSR codes. You'll be cited and fined, but your truck stays on the road.
First, document the violation and inspector details. Second, inspect for related issues—our inspection records show 107.620B frequently co-occurs with lamp defects (393.9 cited in 8 shared inspections in the last 90 days) and coupling device problems (4 shared inspections). Third, correct the underlying cause quickly; even though this code doesn't trigger OOS, the co-occurring violations sometimes do. Request a copy of the inspection report and file it with your maintenance records.
Relatively speaking, no. While 107.620B ranks #932 out of 3,036 FMCSR codes by citation volume (486 all-time), its 0.0% OOS rate is far below the 31.4% national average. Similar peer codes show comparable severity: 107.620(b) has 2,120 citations with only 0.2% OOS rate, and 376.11(d)(1) has 6,383 citations with 0.0% OOS. This is a compliance issue, not a safety emergency.
Texas leads by far. In the last 180 days, our inspection database shows Texas with 80 citations for 107.620B, none resulting in OOS. Iowa follows with 7 citations (0.0% OOS), and Illinois with 6 citations (0.0% OOS). North Carolina had 2 citations. If you operate primarily in Texas, familiarize yourself with the specific inspection focus areas there.
Over the last 90 days, 107.620B appears with these codes in the same inspection: inoperable required lamp (393.9) in 8 cases, operating while fatigued (392.2RG) in 5 cases, and defective coupling devices (393.55E) in 4 cases. Placarding violations (177.817A, 177.817E) also co-occur. This pattern suggests 107.620B often clusters with equipment and operational issues. Address the root cause—maintenance, fatigue, or documentation—not just the cited violation.
Monthly citations have ranged from 14 to 41 over the last 12 months. Most recent: 14 citations in March 2026, 21 in February, and 18 in January. July 2025 peaked at 41 citations. In the last 90 days, we've logged 37 citations total across the database. None have resulted in OOS placement. This is steady enforcement, not a spiking trend.
The DataQS (Compliance, Safety, Accountability Quality System) process allows drivers and carriers to contest roadside inspection records on the basis of factual accuracy. If you believe the citation was issued in error—wrong vehicle, incorrect code applied, or inspector misread the violation—you have 90 days from the roadside inspection to file a DataQS challenge with FMCSA. Success depends on documentary evidence. Consult your company's safety office for the formal process and deadlines.
United Petroleum Transports Inc (USDOT 185040) leads with 6 all-time citations for 107.620B. Petrolificos de Monterrey SA de CV follows with 5 citations. This code is heavily cited against tanker and hazmat carriers—Freightliner (114 citations), Kenworth (85), and Peterbilt (82) vehicles dominate the cited fleet. If you drive a tanker or work for a carrier in these sectors, this violation warrants extra pre-trip attention.
Where 107.620B is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
Other violations commonly found on the same inspection (last 90 days)
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