172.514B — Bulk package with residue of HM not properly placarded
FMCSA violation code under Hazardous Materials. 22 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: N/A.
Violation Description
Bulk package with residue of HM not properly placarded
About This Violation Code
Code 172.514B 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 172.514B in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Enforcing States
Where 172.514B is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
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Citation Trend (12 months)
Monthly count of 172.514B citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.
Most Active Stations
Inspection stations citing 172.514B 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 • 21 carriers total
Top Carriers with 172.514B Violations
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | TRANSPORTES NARI SA DE CV | 3130107 | 2 |
| #2 | BRANDON SALAZAR SNOWBALL | 4410818 | 1 |
| #3 | DUKO OIL CO INC | 1606820 | 1 |
| #4 | CARLOS ADRIAN PEREZ GANDARIA | 4232522 | 1 |
| #5 | WOLFEX LOGISTICS LLC | 3564549 | 1 |
| #6 | JOSE LUIS VELARDE PEREZ | 3419714 | 1 |
| #7 | AMBIPAR RESPONSE TEXAS LLC | 3321534 | 1 |
| #8 | JAIME MARTINEZ SOLIS | 3345307 | 1 |
| #9 | EPBB INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LP | 1844515 | 1 |
| #10 | TEXAS TRANSEASTERN INC | 387401 | 1 |
| #11 | TRANSPORTES ESPECIALIZADOS ANTONIO GARZA RUIZ SA DE CV | 736463 | 1 |
| #12 | NICOLAS FLORES BENAVIDES | 2894017 | 1 |
| #13 | TIER 5 LOGISTICS INC | 3591609 | 1 |
| #14 | LUIS BASILIO MENDOZA GOLLAS | 3220053 | 1 |
| #15 | BLACKJACK CHEMICAL LOGISTICS LLC | 4230495 | 1 |
| #16 | ACQUIRE OILFIELD SOLUTIONS LLC | 3154198 | 1 |
| #17 | MIGUEL ANGEL RUEDA ALVAREZ | 3265619 | 1 |
| #18 | JOSE NATIVIDAD HERRERA FLORES | 2970808 | 1 |
| #19 | ROBERTO GONZALEZ DE LEON | 4287610 | 1 |
| #20 | STALLION TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3785109 | 1 |
| #21 | A M A HOT SHOT SERVICES LLC | 4145109 | 1 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 172.514B was cited • 22 total events
Recent Inspections with 172.514B
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | 87192045 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 86877774 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Jan 19, 2026 | 86907216 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Dec 15, 2025 | 86594474 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Dec 15, 2025 | 86594476 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Nov 15, 2025 | 86423695 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 20, 2025 | 86121693 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 85031898 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 84988891 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 84926723 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| May 13, 2025 | 84744793 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Feb 11, 2025 | 83851627 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 83660870 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Dec 20, 2024 | 83489673 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Dec 9, 2024 | 83439709 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Dec 5, 2024 | 83368479 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Nov 21, 2024 | 83228365 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 82941312 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| May 30, 2024 | 81759191 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Dec 22, 2023 | 80481373 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Dec 20, 2023 | 80453001 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Dec 5, 2023 | 80335735 | TX | Level 1 | No |