173.24(b) — Package integrity - hazmat
FMCSA violation code under Hazardous Materials. 92 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 7. Out-of-service eligible.
Violation Description
Package containing hazardous materials does not meet integrity requirements.
About This Violation Code
Code 173.24(b) falls under the Hazardous Materials BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS). It carries a severity weight of 7 (scale 1-10, higher = more severe). This violation is Out-of-Service eligible, meaning the driver or vehicle may be placed out of service at roadside when cited.
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 173.24 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Carriers Cited
Ranked by frequency • 71 carriers total • Page 1 of 3
Top Carriers with 173.24(b) Violations
Showing 25 of 71
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | HOVANWIL INC | 2442521 | 7 |
| #2 | GIRARD & PETERSON INC | 2621350 | 4 |
| #3 | ALL STAR TOWING INC | 2692036 | 3 |
| #4 | M&M ACTION TOWING AND ROAD SIDE SERVICE EMERGENCY | 2712872 | 3 |
| #5 | SEBO TOWING INC | 2624193 | 3 |
| #6 | THE FLAG TOWING | 3220447 | 2 |
| #7 | MARCIAL NAJERA | 1905020 | 2 |
| #8 | URT KEYSTONE INC | 1434753 | 2 |
| #9 | ERGON TRUCKING INC | 137758 | 2 |
| #10 | CLASSIC CLUB SERVICE INC | 2648236 | 2 |
| #11 | MANAGEMENT TOWING INC | 2601479 | 2 |
| #12 | GREENWOOD MOTOR LINES INC | 63391 | 1 |
| #13 | MAIN BROTHERS OIL CO INC | 257188 | 1 |
| #14 | AAA OIL INC | 2007610 | 1 |
| #15 | NUCO2 SUPPLY LLC | 578807 | 1 |
| #16 | FEIST AUTOMOTIVE GROUP INC | 446184 | 1 |
| #17 | PROP LOGISTICS LLC | 2250918 | 1 |
| #18 | PILGRIM METAL AND CORE INC | 1556793 | 1 |
| #19 | TYREE OIL INCORPORATED | 732764 | 1 |
| #20 | WEBB TRANSPORT LLC | 2284664 | 1 |
| #21 | RICOS TOWING | 2764665 | 1 |
| #22 | STEVO'S TOWING & STORAGE | 2998661 | 1 |
| #23 | THOMAS MINERVA INC | 1150654 | 1 |
| #24 | GATECO OIL CO | 336426 | 1 |
| #25 | AFFINITY CHEMICAL WOODBINE LLC | 2159128 | 1 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 173.24(b) was cited • 92 total events • Page 1 of 4
Recent Inspections with 173.24(b)
Showing 25 of 92
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2024 | 82835018 | NC | Level 1 | Yes |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 82736478 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Aug 30, 2024 | 82575122 | PA | Level 2 | No |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 82219030 | TX | Level 1 | Yes |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 81855689 | OH | Level 2 | No |
| May 28, 2024 | 81732232 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| May 23, 2024 | 81699499 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| May 22, 2024 | 81690012 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| May 22, 2024 | 81689926 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| May 22, 2024 | 81689925 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| May 22, 2024 | 81690015 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| May 22, 2024 | 81690102 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| May 21, 2024 | 81679612 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| May 21, 2024 | 81674831 | NE | Level 1 | Yes |
| May 21, 2024 | 81674832 | NE | Level 1 | Yes |
| May 21, 2024 | 81679344 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| May 21, 2024 | 81679347 | CA | Level 1 | Yes |
| May 21, 2024 | 81679611 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| May 21, 2024 | 81679613 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| May 20, 2024 | 81662270 | CA | Level 2 | No |
| May 17, 2024 | 81645042 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| May 16, 2024 | 81634310 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| May 16, 2024 | 81634311 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| May 16, 2024 | 81634312 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| May 16, 2024 | 81634414 | CA | Level 1 | No |