173.29A — Empty package improper transportation
FMCSA violation code under Hazardous Materials. 30 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: N/A.
Violation Description
Empty package improper transportation
About This Violation Code
Code 173.29A 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 173.29A in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Enforcing States
Where 173.29A is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
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Citation Trend (12 months)
Monthly count of 173.29A citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.
Most Active Stations
Inspection stations citing 173.29A 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 • 22 carriers total
Top Carriers with 173.29A Violations
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | RAFAEL ALVAREZ CHAVEZ | 3779168 | 5 |
| #2 | JOSE SANTOS CUELLAR HERRERA | 4418657 | 3 |
| #3 | BRANDON SALAZAR SNOWBALL | 4410818 | 3 |
| #4 | MANEJO DE ACTIVOS EN TRANSFERENCIA S DE RL DE CV | 4410284 | 1 |
| #5 | JJ TAMEZ LLC | 3104238 | 1 |
| #6 | WICHO TRUCKING LLC | 3212825 | 1 |
| #7 | JOSE LUIS VELARDE PEREZ | 3419714 | 1 |
| #8 | ROBERTO RODRIGUEZ VALDEZ | 2465445 | 1 |
| #9 | TRANSPORTES CESEFE SA DE CV | 4093610 | 1 |
| #10 | TROJAN WIRELINE SERVICES LLC | 3738849 | 1 |
| #11 | GRUPO CAYOCA SA DE CV | 4414113 | 1 |
| #12 | FRANCISCO PARTIDA ZEPEDA | 1571024 | 1 |
| #13 | FRANCISCO SANCHEZ RODRIGUEZ | 2133720 | 1 |
| #14 | IVAN JESUS RUIZ HERNANDEZ | 3174806 | 1 |
| #15 | RIVER VALLEY COOPERATIVE | 322319 | 1 |
| #16 | TRANSPORTES HRD SA DE CV | 4209734 | 1 |
| #17 | JUAN GERARDO REYES VALADEZ | 4395242 | 1 |
| #18 | INTERNACIONAL DE RENTAS VENTAS Y SERVICIOS SA DE CV | 2872063 | 1 |
| #19 | CASAS TRUCKING LLC | 4238889 | 1 |
| #20 | TARIN TRANSPORTE S A DE C V | 3337267 | 1 |
| #21 | JESUS MANUEL GONZALEZ BERNAL | 3146513 | 1 |
| #22 | DAVID MENDOZA LOPEZ | 894737 | 1 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 173.29A was cited • 30 total events • Page 1 of 2
Recent Inspections with 173.29A
Showing 25 of 30
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | 87423911 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Mar 23, 2026 | 87386392 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 87303289 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 87276317 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 87253476 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 87253486 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 87253487 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 87254037 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Mar 5, 2026 | 87227971 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Mar 4, 2026 | 87216621 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Mar 4, 2026 | 87216623 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 87215805 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 87205582 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 87182598 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 87165122 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 87165123 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 87165751 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 87165750 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 87165470 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 87182120 | TX | Level 1 | Yes |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 87155051 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Feb 12, 2026 | 87044410 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 86996767 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Feb 5, 2026 | 86980292 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Feb 3, 2026 | 86968259 | TX | Level 1 | No |