178.704(e) — IBC bottom discharge valve protection
FMCSA violation code under Hazardous Materials. 21 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: N/A.
Violation Description
IBC bottom discharge valve protection
About This Violation Code
Code 178.704(e) 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 178.704 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Carriers Cited
Ranked by frequency • 21 carriers total
Top Carriers with 178.704(e) Violations
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | T & C INTEGRITY SERVICES LLC | 3044017 | 1 |
| #2 | OILFLO LLC | 2991792 | 1 |
| #3 | TEAMONE LOGISTICS LLC | 2525242 | 1 |
| #4 | I AM TRUCKING LLC | 2533900 | 1 |
| #5 | SELECT WATER SOLUTIONS LLC | 1609544 | 1 |
| #6 | STEP ENERGY SERVICES USA LTD | 2640421 | 1 |
| #7 | PRONTO DELIVERY SERVICE LLC | 1543436 | 1 |
| #8 | TROPHY TRUCKING SERVICES LLC | 2871129 | 1 |
| #9 | CHEMTRON SUPPLY LLC | 438740 | 1 |
| #10 | GTB COMPANIES LLC | 3048889 | 1 |
| #11 | UNITED DAIRYMEN OF ARIZONA | 53877 | 1 |
| #12 | VALENCE OILFIELD LOGISTICS LLC | 3178307 | 1 |
| #13 | TD TRUCKING LLC | 2025553 | 1 |
| #14 | BOSQUE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS LLC | 2086894 | 1 |
| #15 | PEL-STATE BULK PLANT LLC | 33106 | 1 |
| #16 | INDUSTRIAL TOTE CONTAINER LLC | 3537719 | 1 |
| #17 | ACQUIRE OILFIELD SOLUTIONS LLC | 3154198 | 1 |
| #18 | HYDRO PLUS LLC | 962896 | 1 |
| #19 | TRIPLE M DIESELS LLC | 2974998 | 1 |
| #20 | FLEX-CHEM CORPORATION | 1726140 | 1 |
| #21 | SIMPLY AQUATICS INCORPORATED | 1085520 | 1 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 178.704(e) was cited • 21 total events
Recent Inspections with 178.704(e)
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2024 | 82588758 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Aug 28, 2024 | 82562810 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 82410097 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 81950220 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 81908466 | AZ | Level 2 | No |
| Apr 29, 2024 | 81632542 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Feb 22, 2024 | 80963992 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Feb 5, 2024 | 80793333 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Nov 13, 2023 | 80208758 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Nov 9, 2023 | 80186284 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 5, 2023 | 79864816 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 79694019 | LA | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 1, 2023 | 79594794 | LA | Level 2 | No |
| Jul 11, 2023 | 79333224 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 78950763 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| May 25, 2023 | 78761962 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| May 23, 2023 | 78853809 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| May 18, 2023 | 78694543 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| May 9, 2023 | 78586034 | MO | Level 1 | No |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 78522927 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Apr 18, 2023 | 78522371 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |