178.704E — IBC bottom discharge valve protection
FMCSA violation code under Hazardous Materials. 23 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: N/A.
Violation Description
IBC bottom discharge valve protection
About This Violation Code
Code 178.704E 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 178.704E in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Enforcing States
Where 178.704E is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
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Citation Trend (12 months)
Monthly count of 178.704E citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.
Most Active Stations
Inspection stations citing 178.704E 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 • 22 carriers total
Top Carriers with 178.704E Violations
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | AQUARIUS CHEMICAL LLC | 3201156 | 2 |
| #2 | 5J OILFIELD TRUCKING LLC | 4221957 | 1 |
| #3 | PURELINE TREATMENT SYSTEMS LLC | 2056165 | 1 |
| #4 | A BAR N TRUCKING LLC | 2569437 | 1 |
| #5 | RCPW TECHNOLOGY LLC | 3248697 | 1 |
| #6 | CHEM TECH SERVICES INC | 1261676 | 1 |
| #7 | VALENCE OILFIELD LOGISTICS LLC | 3178307 | 1 |
| #8 | EPBB INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LP | 1844515 | 1 |
| #9 | AURORA COOP ELEVATOR COMPANY | 439187 | 1 |
| #10 | IMPERATIVE CHEMICAL PARTNERS INC | 1796904 | 1 |
| #11 | LSDI LP | 449310 | 1 |
| #12 | LAKE TRUCK LINE INC | 561824 | 1 |
| #13 | ONECOR SERVICES LLC | 3312623 | 1 |
| #14 | TD TRUCKING LLC | 2025553 | 1 |
| #15 | PRO JECT CHEMICALS LLC | 898781 | 1 |
| #16 | CHEMICAL INJECTION PARTNERS LLC | 3389791 | 1 |
| #17 | NOVA TRUCKING LLC | 3668415 | 1 |
| #18 | BLACKJACK CHEMICAL LOGISTICS LLC | 4230495 | 1 |
| #19 | SNYPER ENERGY SERVICES INC | 2074430 | 1 |
| #20 | HYDRO PLUS LLC | 962896 | 1 |
| #21 | AGRI-EMPRESA TRANSPORTATION LLC | 266986 | 1 |
| #22 | A M A HOT SHOT SERVICES LLC | 4145109 | 1 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 178.704E was cited • 23 total events
Recent Inspections with 178.704E
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 | 87181686 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 86979904 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 86445206 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 86265703 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 85533698 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Aug 4, 2025 | 85544687 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 85383989 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 85157140 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| May 22, 2025 | 84804155 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| May 13, 2025 | 84744793 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 84458254 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 84457755 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 84457813 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 84457810 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Apr 8, 2025 | 84408605 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 84108067 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Feb 24, 2025 | 83999426 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 83778683 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Jan 24, 2025 | 83709862 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Dec 3, 2024 | 83439663 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Nov 20, 2024 | 83254828 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Dec 20, 2023 | 80479511 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Dec 12, 2023 | 80417962 | TX | Level 2 | No |