172.401 — Prohibited labeling
FMCSA violation code under Hazardous Materials. 78 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: N/A.
Violation Description
Prohibited labeling
About This Violation Code
Code 172.401 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 172.401 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Enforcing States
Where 172.401 is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
Click a state to see roadside inspection activity, top stations, and carrier profiles in that jurisdiction.
Citation Trend (12 months)
Monthly count of 172.401 citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.
Most Active Stations
Inspection stations citing 172.401 most often (last 180 days)
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 • 73 carriers total • Page 1 of 3
Top Carriers with 172.401 Violations
Showing 25 of 73
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | NICOM COATINGS LLC | 3821068 | 2 |
| #2 | VENTURE DISTRIBUTORS CORP | 3141195 | 2 |
| #3 | HOT SHOT EXPRESS INC | 269495 | 2 |
| #4 | MAXFLOW CHEMICALS OF TEXAS LLC | 2369876 | 2 |
| #5 | FLEX-CHEM CORPORATION | 1726140 | 2 |
| #6 | MID-WEST SANITARY SERVICE INC | 448016 | 1 |
| #7 | RIG RUNNERS LLC | 1014498 | 1 |
| #8 | ASFI PARTNERS LP | 2272515 | 1 |
| #9 | BURKHART ENTERPRISES INC | 41115 | 1 |
| #10 | FLX ENERGY SERVICES LLC | 2784316 | 1 |
| #11 | METRO MASONRY CONSTRUCTION INC | 1134577 | 1 |
| #12 | HECTOR OSVALDO LOPEZ RODRIGUEZ | 3695179 | 1 |
| #13 | CORSA TRANSPORTES SA DE CV | 1141842 | 1 |
| #14 | LUZ M GARCIA | 1978252 | 1 |
| #15 | PRZ LLC | 3384886 | 1 |
| #16 | TEAMONE LOGISTICS LLC | 2525242 | 1 |
| #17 | USA DEBUSK LLC | 2297953 | 1 |
| #18 | VIP AUTO TRANS INC | 2561212 | 1 |
| #19 | PEREZ TRUCKING 84 LLC | 3467852 | 1 |
| #20 | PRADON CONSTRUCTION AND TRUCKING LTD | 222930 | 1 |
| #21 | ANTRIAVI SA DE CV | 3524907 | 1 |
| #22 | CHICAGO CENTRAL & PACIFIC RAILROAD CO | 471866 | 1 |
| #23 | GEN-NAN RESOURCES & EQUIPMENT LP | 1165934 | 1 |
| #24 | G-PRO UNDERGROUND LLC | 3850523 | 1 |
| #25 | RCR LOGISTICS LLC | 3265361 | 1 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 172.401 was cited • 78 total events • Page 1 of 4
Recent Inspections with 172.401
Showing 25 of 78
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | 87225611 | IA | Level 1 | No |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 87079260 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Jan 9, 2026 | 86767247 | IA | Level 2 | No |
| Dec 3, 2025 | 86509687 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Nov 17, 2025 | 86405500 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 17, 2025 | 85827255 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 85328401 | IL | Level 2 | No |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 85091247 | IA | Level 1 | No |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 85002433 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 84995921 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 84877603 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| May 23, 2025 | 84803703 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| May 13, 2025 | 84668361 | IA | Level 2 | No |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 85208291 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 83841547 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 83811718 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 83693416 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 86665398 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Nov 14, 2024 | 83169831 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Aug 24, 2024 | 82485113 | IA | Level 2 | No |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 82426059 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 82118169 | OK | Level 2 | No |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 82097108 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 82034850 | SC | Level 2 | No |
| Jun 27, 2024 | 81994590 | PA | Level 3 | No |