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172.201D — Hazmat shipping paper format incorrect

FMCSA violation code under Hazardous Materials. 183 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 4.

Severity Weight
4
OOS Eligible
No
BASIC Category
Hazardous Materials
Total Events
183
Code
172.201D
Code System
FMCSR
BASIC Category
Hazardous Materials
OOS Eligible
No
Severity Weight
4
Violation Group
—
Total Events
183
Carriers Cited
153

Violation Description

Shipping paper description format does not meet the requirements for hazardous materials.

About This Violation Code

Code 172.201D falls under the Hazardous Materials BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS). It carries a severity weight of 4 (scale 1-10, higher = more severe).

When this violation is cited during a roadside inspection, it contributes to the carrier's Hazardous Materials BASIC score. Carriers with high BASIC percentiles may be prioritized for FMCSA interventions including warning letters, investigations, or compliance reviews.

Regulatory Reference

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

This violation references 49 CFR 172.201D in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

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Events (all time)
183
OOS Events
1
OOS Rate
0.5%
Top State (180d)
Texas
41 events

Top Enforcing States

Where 172.201D is most commonly cited (last 180 days)

1.Texas
41
OOS 0.0%
2.North Carolina
1
OOS 0.0%
3.New Mexico
1
OOS 0.0%

Click a state to see roadside inspection activity, top stations, and carrier profiles in that jurisdiction.

Citation Trend (12 months)

Monthly count of 172.201D citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.

7
Apr
13
May
10
Jun
4
Jul
7
Aug
8
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
10
Dec
9
Jan
12
Feb
11
Mar

Most Active Stations

Inspection stations citing 172.201D most often (last 180 days)

1.COLUMBIA POE
8
OOS 0.0%
2.YSLETA POE
6
OOS 0.0%
3.TX16 JOURDANTON SCALE
2
OOS 0.0%
4.SH-0146 IN HARRIS CO. (482-500
2
OOS 0.0%
5.VETERANS POE
2
OOS 0.0%
6.IH10 WB MM 678
1
OOS 0.0%
7.IH10 WB MP 497
1
OOS 0.0%
8.IH-30 MM 193 WB
1
OOS 0.0%
9.CLAYTON PORT OF ENTRY
1
OOS 0.0%
10.RIO DEL NORTE AND WI
1
OOS 0.0%

Often Cited Together

Other violations commonly found on the same inspection (last 90 days)

393.99 co-occurrences393.75C7 co-occurrences172.202B6 co-occurrences393.45B2UV5 co-occurrences172.200A4 co-occurrences172.202A44 co-occurrences393.75A24 co-occurrences172.202A23 co-occurrences393.55C13 co-occurrences392.2RG3 co-occurrences

Citation patterns suggest related root causes (e.g., HOS violations paired with logbook errors).

Top Carriers Cited

Ranked by frequency • 153 carriers total • Page 1 of 7

Top Carriers with 172.201D Violations

Showing 25 of 153

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Top Carriers with 172.201D Violations
#CarrierUSDOT# Violations
#1CRYOGENICS FREIGHT LLC39168105
#2CTL INTERNACIONALES SA DE CV29962683
#3AUTOFLETES GOMEZ LEAL SA DE CV20853083
#4BAZCO PETROLEUM TRANSPORT LLC17174053
#5ECO TRANSPORTES INTERNACIONALES SA DE CV5581173
#6MABESA ENERGETICOS SA DE CV36950842
#7DARKHORSE ENERGY SERVICES LLC33565022
#8ENRIQUE GALINDO HERNANDEZ38673882
#9FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION868762
#10HAZEL'S HOTSHOT INC2138312
#11NIDIA LIZETH PECINA OLVERA34214392
#12FLETERA Y ARRENDADORA DE MONTERREY SA DE CV37670532
#13AUTOLINEAS PERZA SA DE CV33469392
#14SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC291242
#15JULIO CESAR CIENFUEGOS GARZA23895662
#16CARMEN YESENIA RAMIREZ ALFARO25156812
#17REEDER DISTRIBUTORS INC2298292
#18PUGH LUBRICANTS LLC29427682
#19ESTES EXPRESS LINES1210182
#20RIG RUNNERS LLC10144982
#21EVANS DELIVERY COMPANY INC381112
#22HUMBERTO DE JESUS MEDINA CONTRERAS33653832
#23FAWADI LOGISTICS LLC34481102
#24MANTENIMIENTO LIMOSA SA DE CV41823031
#25FRONTIER FUEL LP3571821

Recent Inspections

Latest inspections where 172.201D was cited • 183 total events • Page 1 of 8

Recent Inspections with 172.201D

Showing 25 of 183

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Recent Inspections with 172.201D
DateReport #StateLevelOOS
Mar 26, 202687468224TXLevel 1No
Mar 26, 202687440685TXLevel 2No
Mar 25, 202687468338TXLevel 2No
Mar 24, 202687468216TXLevel 2No
Mar 24, 202687442315TXLevel 2No
Mar 23, 202687440919TXLevel 1No
Mar 23, 202687440993TXLevel 2No
Mar 17, 202687423801TXLevel 2No
Mar 16, 202687374187TXLevel 1No
Mar 9, 202687263612TXLevel 1No
Mar 2, 202687205300TXLevel 2No
Feb 27, 202687204800TXLevel 2No
Feb 24, 202687193283TXLevel 2No
Feb 24, 202687165089TXLevel 2No
Feb 23, 202687166830TXLevel 2No
Feb 23, 202687166896TXLevel 2No
Feb 18, 202687153100TXLevel 1No
Feb 17, 202687090520TXLevel 2No
Feb 13, 202687080289TXLevel 1No
Feb 12, 202687090286TXLevel 1No
Feb 12, 202687118332TXLevel 2No
Feb 9, 202687019777TXLevel 1No
Feb 4, 202686996663TXLevel 2No
Jan 29, 202686949068TXLevel 2No
Jan 28, 202686924892TXLevel 2No

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspections and Violations
Unknown freshness
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 CFR)
Unknown freshness

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