What 173.24B means, OOS rates, CSA points, and next steps after a hazmat package integrity citation.
Ranks #2,335 of 3,146 FMCSR codes by citation frequency • OOS rate of 14.3% is below the FMCSR-wide average of 33.3%.
Package containing hazardous materials does not meet integrity requirements.
Direct answers grounded in TruckCodex inspection data
No, most likely not. Across our 13 million inspection records, 173.24B resulted in an out-of-service order in only 1 out of 7 all-time citations—a 14.3% OOS rate. That's significantly lower than the all-FMCSR average of 31.4%. However, the citation itself stays on your record and counts toward your CSA score.
This violation carries a CSA severity weight of 7 points. Within 30 days of the citation, FMCSA multiplies that weight by the number of violations in the same BASIC category (Hazardous Materials). If this is your only hazmat citation in that window, you'll see 7 points added to your CSA profile. Repeat violations compound the total.
First, document the inspection report and violation details. Second, identify exactly which hazmat package failed integrity—check for leaks, damage, or compromised sealing. Third, review your loading procedures and shipper communication to prevent recurrence. Fourth, report the finding to your carrier's safety manager. Finally, keep records of any corrective action taken; this helps if you contest the citation through DataQs.
No—it's among the least-cited hazmat violations in our database. Across similar violations, general loading/unloading hazmat codes (177.834A-HMC, 177.834(a)) each have nearly 4,000 citations with 99%+ OOS rates. By contrast, our inspection records show only 7 all-time citations for 173.24B with a 14.3% OOS rate. This indicates inspectors are finding it infrequently and rarely treating it as equipment failure.
Yes. DataQs allows you to challenge roadside inspection findings if you believe the citation was issued in error or was based on incomplete information. For 173.24B, document the package condition at the time of inspection and any evidence that the package met integrity standards. The FMCSA reviews your submission against the inspection report. Success depends on having contemporaneous records and proof contradicting the violation.
This is a very low-frequency citation. Our inspection records show only 1 citation in the last 12 months and zero in the last 90 days across 13 million records. The last recorded citation was in September 2025. While you must address the specific package issue immediately, the broader rarity of this violation suggests the urgency is compliance-focused rather than crisis-level. Fix the issue, update procedures, and move forward.
Our database shows 7 all-time citations spread across distinct carriers: ALTOM TRANSPORT INC, GEO DRILLING FLUIDS INC, IMPERATIVE CHEMICAL PARTNERS INC, BUCCI EXPRESS INC, O2 LOGISTICS LLC, BULK TRANSFER INT S DE RL DE CV, and MOBILE FORCE REFUEL LLC. No single carrier dominates the violation trend, indicating it's tied to specific load conditions rather than systemic carrier practices.
Both. The citation appears in your BASIC categories (Hazardous Materials), which FMCSA reports at both the driver and carrier level. Your driving record receives the violation, and your company's carrier profile is also affected. Repeat violations across multiple drivers at the same carrier trigger stricter scrutiny. Work with your safety team to ensure proper loading and sealing procedures company-wide.
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