177.817(a) — Placarding violation
FMCSA violation code under Hazardous Materials. 2,274 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 8. Out-of-service eligible.
Violation Description
Operating a CMV transporting hazardous materials without the proper placards displayed.
About This Violation Code
Code 177.817(a) falls under the Hazardous Materials BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS). It carries a severity weight of 8 (scale 1-10, higher = more severe). This violation is Out-of-Service eligible, meaning the driver or vehicle may be placed out of service at roadside when cited.
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 177.817 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Carriers Cited
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Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 177.817(a) was cited • 2,274 total events • Page 1 of 91
Recent Inspections with 177.817(a)
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| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82908640 | MD | Level 1 | Yes |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82912664 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82914436 | CA | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 13, 2024 | 82900745 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82900064 | MI | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82901843 | TX | Level 1 | Yes |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82877980 | AL | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82892456 | TN | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82887880 | OK | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82900358 | TX | Level 1 | Yes |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82892650 | OH | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82912016 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82900912 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82892246 | OH | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82862801 | OH | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82866785 | MD | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82855125 | NY | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82856067 | US | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82905768 | AZ | Level 1 | Yes |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82875072 | WA | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82862206 | IN | Level 1 | Yes |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82866715 | MD | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 7, 2024 | 82862562 | OH | Level 4 | Yes |
| Oct 7, 2024 | 82853972 | TN | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 82840762 | US | Level 2 | No |