173.24B — Package integrity - hazmat
FMCSA violation code under Hazardous Materials. 7 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 7.
Violation Description
Package containing hazardous materials does not meet integrity requirements.
About This Violation Code
Code 173.24B 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).
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 173.24B in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Citation Trend (12 months)
Monthly count of 173.24B citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.
Top Carriers Cited
Ranked by frequency • 7 carriers total
Top Carriers with 173.24B Violations
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | BULK TRANSFER INT S DE RL DE CV | 3359581 | 1 |
| #2 | O2 LOGISTICS LLC | 2984084 | 1 |
| #3 | GEO DRILLING FLUIDS INC | 511209 | 1 |
| #4 | IMPERATIVE CHEMICAL PARTNERS INC | 1796904 | 1 |
| #5 | BUCCI EXPRESS INC | 2285938 | 1 |
| #6 | MOBILE FORCE REFUEL LLC | 3480869 | 1 |
| #7 | ALTOM TRANSPORT INC | 297572 | 1 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 173.24B was cited • 7 total events