Direct answers about 172.402(f) citations: OOS rates, CSA points, next steps, and how serious this violation is compared to other hazmat codes.
Ranks #2,811 of 3,146 FMCSR codes by citation frequency • OOS rate of 0.0% is below the FMCSR-wide average of 33.3%.
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Direct answers grounded in TruckCodex inspection data
No. Across our inspection database, 172.402(f) has a 0.0% out-of-service rate—meaning no truck cited for this violation was placed out of service. This is dramatically lower than the all-FMCSR average OOS rate of 31.4%, indicating this is a less severe enforcement action. However, the citation will still appear on your inspection record.
This is among the least serious hazmat violations. While similar codes like 177.834A-HMC show a 99.2% out-of-service rate and 177.834(a) a 97.9% rate, 172.402(f) has never resulted in an out-of-service placement in our 13 million+ inspection records. That said, all hazmat violations carry weight in carrier audits and CSA scoring—the ranking of #2796 of 3,036 FMCSR codes reflects low citation frequency, not low seriousness per se.
Immediate steps:
Since this code involves hazmat compliance, verify all paperwork, shipping papers, and placarding are correct and complete.
The citation will appear in your carrier's CSA profile and may affect hazmat-related compliance reviews, but our data does not include point values by code. CSA points depend on severity weight assigned by FMCSA and the 30-day inspection window multiplier. Contact your carrier's safety manager or your state's DOT office for the exact point impact, as this varies by the specific nature of the violation recorded.
Yes. The FMCSA DataQs system allows you to contest inspection results through the Roadside Defect Repair (RDR) process. You can challenge the citation if: (1) the defect was corrected before the inspection report was finalized, (2) the inspector made a factual error, or (3) the item cited was not actually defective. Submit documentation (photos, maintenance records, proof of repair) within 15 days. Consult your carrier's compliance team or a transportation attorney for guidance on your specific situation.
Rarely. Our inspection records show only 1 citation for 172.402(f) all-time across 13 million inspections, with 0 citations in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 90 days. This places it at #2796 of 3,036 FMCSR codes by citation volume. The extremely low frequency suggests either strong industry compliance or narrow applicability of this specific regulation.
Miner Ltd (USDOT 2902668) has the only citation on record in our database, with 1 citation for 172.402(f). Given the single citation all-time, carrier-level patterns are not meaningful. Your focus should be on ensuring your own hazmat documentation and procedures comply with federal standards rather than tracking competitor violations.
Not urgent from an out-of-service standpoint—no trucks have been placed out of service for this code. However, hazmat compliance must be treated seriously for safety and legal reasons. Since the violation occurred during a roadside inspection, correct the cited deficiency immediately (within 24–48 hours if possible) and document the fix. Report completion to your carrier. The 0.0% OOS rate reflects this code's lower severity, but hazmat violations carry reputational and audit consequences.
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