172.202C — Hazmat description incomplete
FMCSA violation code under Hazardous Materials. 7 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 5.
Violation Description
Hazardous materials shipping paper description is incomplete (missing proper shipping name, hazard class, ID number, packing group).
About This Violation Code
Code 172.202C falls under the Hazardous Materials BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS). It carries a severity weight of 5 (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 172.202C in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
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Citation Trend (12 months)
Monthly count of 172.202C citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.
Most Active Stations
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Often Cited Together
Other violations commonly found on the same inspection (last 90 days)
Citation patterns suggest related root causes (e.g., HOS violations paired with logbook errors).
Top Carriers Cited
Ranked by frequency • 7 carriers total
Top Carriers with 172.202C Violations
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | SWAP N GRILL LLC | 3100880 | 1 |
| #2 | EASTEX CRUDE TRUCKING LLC | 2465819 | 1 |
| #3 | CD FUELS LLC | 3572229 | 1 |
| #4 | ATKINS BROTHERS EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC | 2141708 | 1 |
| #5 | SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC | 29124 | 1 |
| #6 | NORTHCOTT SERVICES LLC | 3182423 | 1 |
| #7 | LAUN-DRY SUPPLY COMPANY INC | 211146 | 1 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 172.202C was cited • 7 total events