178.345-5D — DOT406/407/412 manhole securement
FMCSA violation code under Hazardous Materials. 23 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: N/A.
Violation Description
DOT406/407/412 manhole securement
About This Violation Code
Code 178.345-5D 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 178.345 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Enforcing States
Where 178.345-5D is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
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Citation Trend (12 months)
Monthly count of 178.345-5D citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.
Most Active Stations
Inspection stations citing 178.345-5D 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 • 20 carriers total
Top Carriers with 178.345-5D Violations
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | TRANSPORTES 100 SILVA SA DE CV | 2937853 | 2 |
| #2 | BLANCA ESTHER ALEJANDRO MARTINEZ | 3339885 | 2 |
| #3 | TRANSPORTES Y MAQUINARIA MORO SA DE CV | 3782627 | 2 |
| #4 | SERVICIOS ESPECIALIZADOS ALANIS SA DE CV | 559477 | 1 |
| #5 | P A R TRUCKING INC | 454468 | 1 |
| #6 | PELL TRUCKING LLC | 4024457 | 1 |
| #7 | ENERGY SERVICES GROUP INC | 647380 | 1 |
| #8 | BRAVE HEARTS TRANSPORT LLC | 3137645 | 1 |
| #9 | AUTOTANQUES SANTAFE SA DE CV | 3331805 | 1 |
| #10 | CANNONBALL TRUCKING INC | 338347 | 1 |
| #11 | GRUPO JALA LOGISTICA SA DE CV | 3854933 | 1 |
| #12 | FRANCISCO ZAPATA CRUZ | 3747272 | 1 |
| #13 | VORPAHL TRUCKING LLC | 379115 | 1 |
| #14 | ECO TRANSPORTES INTERNACIONALES SA DE CV | 558117 | 1 |
| #15 | TROUT TRUCKING COMPANY INC | 775261 | 1 |
| #16 | ALTOM TRANSPORT INC | 297572 | 1 |
| #17 | SHIP OUR STUFF LLC | 2110105 | 1 |
| #18 | INSANE MOTORSPORTS INC | 2096293 | 1 |
| #19 | BULL AND BEAR CO | 2404871 | 1 |
| #20 | SAFEWAY TRANSPORTATION LLC | 348508 | 1 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 178.345-5D was cited • 23 total events
Recent Inspections with 178.345-5D
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | 87468258 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Mar 14, 2026 | 87397738 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Mar 9, 2026 | 87276084 | TX | Level 1 | Yes |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 86980663 | TX | Level 1 | Yes |
| Dec 26, 2025 | 86678356 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Nov 4, 2025 | 86265918 | TX | Level 1 | Yes |
| Oct 2, 2025 | 86069863 | IL | Level 1 | Yes |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 85674567 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 85169470 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 85103510 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 85048428 | IL | Level 2 | Yes |
| May 29, 2025 | 85971678 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 84498338 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Apr 11, 2025 | 84407391 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 84341855 | TX | Level 1 | Yes |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 83958894 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Feb 18, 2025 | 83973226 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Jan 13, 2025 | 83661666 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Dec 7, 2024 | 83390008 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Nov 14, 2024 | 83185336 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Nov 11, 2024 | 83148290 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Dec 6, 2023 | 80346999 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Dec 5, 2023 | 80347749 | TX | Level 1 | Yes |