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172.331 — Markings for other bulk packages

FMCSA violation code under Hazardous Materials. 33 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: N/A.

Severity Weight
N/A
OOS Eligible
No
BASIC Category
Hazardous Materials
Total Events
33
Code
172.331
Code System
FMCSR
BASIC Category
Hazardous Materials
OOS Eligible
No
Severity Weight
N/A
Violation Group
—
Total Events
33
Carriers Cited
32

Violation Description

Markings for other bulk packages

About This Violation Code

Code 172.331 falls under the Hazardous Materials BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS).

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 172.331 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

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Events (all time)
33
OOS Events
18
OOS Rate
54.5%
Top State (180d)
Texas
5 events

Top Enforcing States

Where 172.331 is most commonly cited (last 180 days)

1.Texas
5
OOS 60.0%

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

Citation Trend (12 months)

Monthly count of 172.331 citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.

1
Apr
2
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
1
Sep
2
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
1
Mar

Most Active Stations

Inspection stations citing 172.331 most often (last 180 days)

1.FM-0157 IN TARRANT CO. (262-28
1
OOS 100.0%
2.FM-1788 IN MIDLAND CO. (316-34
1
OOS 0.0%
3.TW-PGBT IN DALLAS CO. (895-165
1
OOS 100.0%
4.US-0067 IN ELLIS CO. (424-434)
1
OOS 100.0%

Often Cited Together

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

172.504A1 co-occurrences180.340-61 co-occurrences

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

Top Carriers Cited

Ranked by frequency • 32 carriers total • Page 1 of 2

Top Carriers with 172.331 Violations

Showing 25 of 32

fmcsa-violations
Top Carriers with 172.331 Violations
#CarrierUSDOT# Violations
#1USA LOGISTICS INC18929382
#2COCHRAN CHEMICAL COMPANY INC4881361
#3ENDURA PRODUCTS CORP6054741
#4GEMINI MOTOR TRANSPORT LP9133001
#5GO-YES LOGISTICS INC33025861
#6TOC TRUCKING LLC21258431
#7NOVA MUD INC4515451
#8STEP ENERGY SERVICES USA LTD26404211
#9CHEMHAUL LLC25218131
#10LATEXO TRANSPORT LLC28847791
#11SUBURBAN PROPANE LP2146951
#12EPBB INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LP18445151
#13THALLE CONSTRUCTION CO INC8803381
#14ANIMAL HEALTH INTERNATIONAL INC4191251
#15ESTES EXPRESS LINES1210181
#16UNITED PETROLEUM TRANSPORTS INC1850401
#17HUMBERTO DE JESUS MEDINA CONTRERAS33653831
#18THE HOLBROOK COMPANY INC10363531
#19WS EXCAVATION LLC27892041
#20GREYSTONE CREEK DEVELOPMENT CO LLC41944531
#21VIMAX TRANSPORTATION INC28608691
#22SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC291241
#23RAM TRANSPORTATION LLC35031411
#24BLACKJACK CHEMICAL LOGISTICS LLC42304951
#25AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION922611

Recent Inspections

Latest inspections where 172.331 was cited • 33 total events • Page 1 of 2

Recent Inspections with 172.331

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fmcsa-inspections
Recent Inspections with 172.331
DateReport #StateLevelOOS
Mar 18, 202687384669TXLevel 2Yes
Dec 9, 202586582292TXLevel 2No
Nov 12, 202586363691TXLevel 1Yes
Nov 1, 202586225306TXLevel 2No
Oct 21, 202586131580TXLevel 1Yes
Oct 16, 202586097256TXLevel 1No
Sep 3, 202585726464TXLevel 2Yes
Jul 24, 202585362822TXLevel 2No
Jun 16, 202584988891TXLevel 2No
May 27, 202584803680TXLevel 1No
May 13, 202584744793TXLevel 1No
Apr 28, 202584556382TXLevel 1Yes
Nov 26, 202483290929TXLevel 2Yes
Nov 19, 202483366195TXLevel 2Yes
Nov 7, 202483116748TXLevel 2No
Nov 6, 202483186301TXLevel 2No
Oct 25, 202483147747TXLevel 2Yes
Jul 30, 202482289508TXLevel 2Yes
Jul 3, 202482074068TXLevel 2No
May 29, 202481772314TXLevel 2No
May 13, 202481632939TXLevel 2Yes
Apr 29, 202481499774TXLevel 2Yes
Apr 22, 202481533995TXLevel 2Yes
Feb 28, 202481030205TXLevel 2No
Feb 20, 202480944790TXLevel 1No

Data sources & freshness

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

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