178.405 — FMCSR Section Aggregate
FMCSR section <strong>178.405</strong> is a 49 CFR 178.405 heading whose specific sub-paragraphs (e.g. <code>178.405(a)</code>, <code>178.405(b)</code>) carry the enforcement citations. The section heading itself isn't an enforceable code, but each sub-paragraph cited under it does feed the carrier's Safety Measurement System (SMS) profile. This aggregate page reports <strong>16</strong> citations across <strong>1</strong> sub-paragraph variant of 178.405, including out-of-service rate, top enforcing states, most-cited carriers, and recent inspections. <strong>3</strong> of those (18.8%) resulted in Out-of-Service orders at the roadside. Pick a sub-paragraph row below to drill down to its specific definition, severity weight, and citation trend.
FMCSR section 178.405 is a 49 CFR 178.405 heading whose specific sub-paragraphs (e.g. 178.405(a), 178.405(b)) carry the enforcement citations. The section heading itself isn't an enforceable code, but each sub-paragraph cited under it does feed the carrier's Safety Measurement System (SMS) profile. This aggregate page reports 16 citations across 1 sub-paragraph variant of 178.405, including out-of-service rate, top enforcing states, most-cited carriers, and recent inspections. 3 of those (18.8%) resulted in Out-of-Service orders at the roadside. Pick a sub-paragraph row below to drill down to its specific definition, severity weight, and citation trend.
Section-level aggregate view
The FMCSA's violation dictionary tracks citations against specific paragraphs of each CFR section
(178.405(a),
178.405(b), etc.).
The section heading 178.405
itself isn't an enforceable code and has no FMCSA definition on file, but the numbers below
aggregate every citation issued against a sub-paragraph in this section. Pick a sub-paragraph
row to see its specific definition, citation trend, and co-occurring violations.
Sub-paragraphs with citations
Top 1 variant of 178.405 that have recorded violations. Click a code to see its definition and detail page.
| Code | Label | Events | OOS | OOS % | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 178.405(c) | 178.405(c) | 16 | 3 | 18.8% | — |
Most-cited carriers
Cited for any sub-paragraph of 178.405. Page 1 of 1.
| # | Carrier | USDOT | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AUTOTANQUES SANTAFE SA DE CV | 3331805 | 2 |
| 2 | EPP'S SERVICE INC | 670364 | 1 |
| 3 | FLORENCIO GARCIA RUVALCABA | 909856 | 1 |
| 4 | ACID & CEMENTING SERVICES INC | 1133632 | 1 |
| 5 | AUTO TANQUES RAGO SA DE CV | 1144976 | 1 |
| 6 | ECOLUBE RECOVERY DBA GEM STATE OIL RECOVERY | 1159761 | 1 |
| 7 | INSANE MOTORSPORTS INC | 2096293 | 1 |
| 8 | CHRISTIAN IVAN OLIVO SAENZ | 2335819 | 1 |
| 9 | TRAREYSA LLC | 2784777 | 1 |
| 10 | LIQUIDS IN MOTION USA INC | 2836989 | 1 |
| 11 | MARCOS ROSADO DIAZ | 3275658 | 1 |
| 12 | ALPHA 1 LOGISTICS LLC | 3341773 | 1 |
| 13 | PIRANHA SCIENTIFIC LLC | 3376573 | 1 |
| 14 | KUHNLE BROTHERS INC | 120682 | 1 |
| 15 | AB DRILLING LLC | 3932985 | 1 |
Recent inspections
Most recent roadside inspections that cited any sub-paragraph of 178.405.
| Inspection # | Date | State | Level | Variants cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82743521 | Sep 24, 2024 | MD | L1 | 1 | — |
| 82576668 | Sep 2, 2024 | TX | L1 | 1 | — |
| 81511510 | Apr 30, 2024 | TX | L2 | 1 | — |
| 81533882 | Apr 20, 2024 | TX | L2 | 1 | — |
| 81322127 | Apr 8, 2024 | TX | L1 | 1 | — |
| 81188330 | Mar 20, 2024 | TX | L1 | 1 | — |
| 81210887 | Mar 19, 2024 | TX | L2 | 1 | — |
| 81001690 | Feb 26, 2024 | TX | L2 | 1 | — |
| 80782060 | Jan 4, 2024 | TX | L2 | 1 | — |
| 81001775 | Nov 30, 2023 | TX | L2 | 1 | — |
| 79820296 | Oct 3, 2023 | IL | L1 | 1 | OOS |
| 79910167 | Aug 4, 2023 | TX | L2 | 1 | OOS |
| 79330956 | Aug 3, 2023 | AZ | L1 | 1 | OOS |
| 79270075 | Jul 27, 2023 | KS | L2 | 1 | — |
| 78679915 | May 18, 2023 | ID | L1 | 1 | — |
| 78593288 | May 8, 2023 | LA | L2 | 1 | — |
How to comply with FMCSR section 178.405
- Locate the regulation in the eCFR. Open https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-178.405 on eCFR.gov to read the legal text the citation is written against. The eCFR is the National Archives' continuously updated electronic Code of Federal Regulations and is the canonical reference for any FMCSR section.
- Determine if your operation is subject. Confirm whether your operation is interstate (always subject to the FMCSR) or intrastate (subject when your state has adopted 49 CFR Part 350 by reference; most have). Intrastate operators in non-adopting states may be subject to a state analog instead of the federal rule.
- Identify the documented requirement. Read the regulation text from Step 1 and identify the specific equipment, driver document, or operational practice the rule covers. Citations under 178.405 hinge on whether that specific requirement was met at the moment of the inspection.
- Inspect or maintain to standard. Build a recurring inspection or training routine that catches this defect before a roadside inspector does. Because 178.405 is OOS-eligible, a single citation can park the truck or driver until the condition is corrected — pre-trip checks, scheduled PMs, and supervisor reviews are the cheap places to find it.
- Document compliance to demonstrate it on review. Keep a dated, signed record of each inspection, repair, training session, or filing tied to 178.405. During an FMCSA compliance review or a customer onboarding audit, the documentation is what proves the program runs — undocumented compliance is indistinguishable from non-compliance to the auditor.
Frequently asked questions about 178.405
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About FMCSA violation codes
Every violation found during an FMCSA roadside inspection is recorded under a code drawn from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations — the codified safety rules motor carriers, drivers, and commercial motor vehicles must comply with in interstate commerce. Codes roll up into one of seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each code carries a published severity weight (1–10) and an Out-of-Service eligibility flag.
Section headings (like the one on this page) aren't themselves enforceable codes — FMCSA inspectors cite the specific paragraph that the carrier failed, and FMCSA's violation dictionary tracks each paragraph as its own row. The aggregate view here sums citations issued against every sub-paragraph of 178.405, including out-of-service rate, top enforcing states, most-cited carriers, and recent inspections. Pick a sub-paragraph above to see its specific definition, severity weight, and citation trend.
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