173.30 — No or Improper HM Loading by Shipper
FMCSA violation code under Hazardous Materials. 56 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: N/A.
Violation Description
No or Improper HM Loading by Shipper
About This Violation Code
Code 173.30 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 173.30 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Enforcing States
Where 173.30 is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
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Citation Trend (12 months)
Monthly count of 173.30 citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.
Most Active Stations
Inspection stations citing 173.30 most often (last 180 days)
Top Carriers Cited
Ranked by frequency • 51 carriers total • Page 1 of 3
Top Carriers with 173.30 Violations
Showing 25 of 51
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | SAFE TRANSPORT LLC | 2485172 | 3 |
| #2 | ACE TRANSPORTATION INC | 3396641 | 2 |
| #3 | US XPRESS INC | 303024 | 2 |
| #4 | AN ENTERPRISE INC | 1750906 | 2 |
| #5 | MID STATE SYSTEMS INC | 214896 | 1 |
| #6 | 7013990 CANADA INC | 2124965 | 1 |
| #7 | KANWAL CARRIER INC | 3694241 | 1 |
| #8 | PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC | 190180 | 1 |
| #9 | FOXTRAN INC | 1661953 | 1 |
| #10 | NEXTIER COMPLETION SOLUTIONS INC | 1617384 | 1 |
| #11 | CONTINENTAL EXPEDITED SERVICES INC | 1709412 | 1 |
| #12 | LANDAIR TRANSPORT LLC | 241411 | 1 |
| #13 | FWK TRANSPORT LLC | 2273658 | 1 |
| #14 | CTS NATIONAL CORPORATION | 2538853 | 1 |
| #15 | LG CARGO LLC | 3090012 | 1 |
| #16 | GREATWIDE AMERICAN TRANS-FREIGHT LLC | 753551 | 1 |
| #17 | INTRA CITY DISPATCH INC | 474716 | 1 |
| #18 | GLOBE TRANSPORTATION GROUP INC | 3372775 | 1 |
| #19 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | 1 |
| #20 | MAMMOTH TESTING LLC | 4033103 | 1 |
| #21 | USA TRUCK LLC | 213754 | 1 |
| #22 | CHANGE AUTO TRANSPORT LLC | 1889239 | 1 |
| #23 | DM TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3335738 | 1 |
| #24 | CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC | 70289 | 1 |
| #25 | JOSE N RAMOS AND CARLOS A RAMOS | 2491197 | 1 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 173.30 was cited • 56 total events • Page 1 of 3
Recent Inspections with 173.30
Showing 25 of 56
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2025 | 86341405 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 83615522 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 82778864 | OH | Level 2 | No |
| Aug 28, 2024 | 82524275 | OH | Level 2 | No |
| Aug 28, 2024 | 82524274 | OH | Level 2 | No |
| Aug 19, 2024 | 82423747 | OH | Level 2 | No |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 82423554 | OH | Level 2 | No |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 82257439 | OH | Level 2 | No |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 82120408 | OH | Level 2 | No |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 82083993 | OH | Level 2 | No |
| Jul 8, 2024 | 82084061 | OH | Level 2 | No |
| Jul 2, 2024 | 82025692 | OH | Level 2 | No |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 82010641 | OH | Level 2 | No |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 81903299 | OH | Level 2 | No |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 81871317 | CA | Level 2 | No |
| Jun 11, 2024 | 81844552 | OH | Level 2 | Yes |
| May 24, 2024 | 81704641 | OH | Level 2 | No |
| May 21, 2024 | 81675684 | OH | Level 2 | No |
| May 15, 2024 | 81617710 | OH | Level 1 | No |
| May 13, 2024 | 81590744 | OH | Level 1 | No |
| May 7, 2024 | 81547038 | OH | Level 2 | No |
| May 6, 2024 | 81532850 | OH | Level 1 | No |
| Apr 29, 2024 | 81474367 | OH | Level 2 | No |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 81320710 | OH | Level 2 | Yes |
| Apr 5, 2024 | 81281869 | NE | Level 1 | No |