178.703A — IBC manufacturer markings
FMCSA violation code under Hazardous Materials. 12 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: N/A.
Violation Description
IBC manufacturer markings
About This Violation Code
Code 178.703A 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 178.703A in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Enforcing States
Where 178.703A is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
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Citation Trend (12 months)
Monthly count of 178.703A citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.
Most Active Stations
Inspection stations citing 178.703A 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 • 9 carriers total
Top Carriers with 178.703A Violations
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | IMPERATIVE CHEMICAL PARTNERS INC | 1796904 | 2 |
| #2 | PAUL GLOBAL EXPRESS INC | 2561452 | 2 |
| #3 | HYDRO PLUS LLC | 962896 | 2 |
| #4 | ENDURA PRODUCTS CORP | 605474 | 1 |
| #5 | GRAY SALES INC | 2085574 | 1 |
| #6 | AQUARIUS CHEMICAL LLC | 3201156 | 1 |
| #7 | CHEM TECH SERVICES INC | 1261676 | 1 |
| #8 | MAXFLOW CHEMICALS OF TEXAS LLC | 2369876 | 1 |
| #9 | LAST MILE ENERGY INC | 4220482 | 1 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 178.703A was cited • 12 total events
Recent Inspections with 178.703A
Showing 10 of 12
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | 87385736 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Jan 14, 2026 | 86841260 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Dec 15, 2025 | 86593929 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 85472589 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 85031641 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 84029836 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 84017303 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Feb 24, 2025 | 83999426 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 83427750 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Dec 20, 2023 | 80479511 | TX | Level 1 | No |