177.804 — Hazmat shipping papers not accessible
FMCSA violation code under Hazardous Materials. 3 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 4.
Violation Description
Shipping papers for hazardous materials are not accessible to the driver during transportation.
About This Violation Code
Code 177.804 falls under the Hazardous Materials BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS). It carries a severity weight of 4 (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 177.804 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
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Citation Trend (12 months)
Monthly count of 177.804 citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.
Top Carriers Cited
Ranked by frequency • 3 carriers total
Top Carriers with 177.804 Violations
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | FLETES INTERNACIONALES DE COSS SA DE CV | 742397 | 1 |
| #2 | NATIONAL COATINGS & SUPPLIES | 307976 | 1 |
| #3 | JORGE RODRIGUEZ | 3027840 | 1 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 177.804 was cited • 3 total events