172.338 — Carrier failed to replace missing ID number

FMCSA violation code under Hazardous Materials. 16 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: N/A.

Severity Weight
N/A
OOS Eligible
No
BASIC Category
Hazardous Materials
Total Events
16
Code
172.338
Code System
FMCSR
BASIC Category
OOS Eligible
No
Severity Weight
N/A
Violation Group
Total Events
16
Carriers Cited
15

Violation Description

Carrier failed to replace missing ID number

About This Violation Code

Code 172.338 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 172.338 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

Events (all time)
16
OOS Events
2
OOS Rate
12.5%
Top State (180d)

Citation Trend (12 months)

Monthly count of 172.338 citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.

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Top Carriers Cited

Ranked by frequency • 15 carriers total

Top Carriers with 172.338 Violations

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Recent Inspections

Latest inspections where 172.338 was cited • 16 total events

Recent Inspections with 172.338

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Recent Inspections with 172.338
DateReport #StateLevelOOS
Jul 11, 202585234267TXLevel 1Yes
Mar 7, 202584132776TXLevel 1No
Jan 22, 202583683887TXLevel 2No
Nov 9, 202483138627TXLevel 2No
Aug 12, 202482375492TXLevel 2No
Aug 5, 202482328795TXLevel 1No
Aug 5, 202482328784TXLevel 1No
May 20, 202481677503TXLevel 2No
Oct 27, 202380042494TXLevel 2No
Sep 14, 202379700849TXLevel 2Yes
Sep 6, 202379622833TXLevel 2No
Sep 5, 202379594824LALevel 2No
Aug 23, 202379497432OHLevel 1No
Jul 27, 202379321062TXLevel 2No
Jul 12, 202379201795TXLevel 2No
Apr 11, 202378331096OHLevel 2No

Data sources & freshness

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