180.3 — Represent a package as meeting a specification that does not meet a specification
FMCSA violation code under Hazardous Materials. 9 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: N/A.
Violation Description
Represent a package as meeting a specification that does not meet a specification
About This Violation Code
Code 180.3 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 180.3 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Citation Trend (12 months)
Monthly count of 180.3 citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.
Top Carriers Cited
Ranked by frequency • 9 carriers total
Top Carriers with 180.3 Violations
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | REYNOLDS AVIATION LLC | 473241 | 1 |
| #2 | HARVEY'S LONG HAUL LLC | 2865142 | 1 |
| #3 | MANUEL SANCHES FALCON | 3831127 | 1 |
| #4 | GREATWIDE DALLAS MAVIS LLC | 572641 | 1 |
| #5 | WINDSTAR TRUCKING LLC | 2126272 | 1 |
| #6 | ALCS TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2724408 | 1 |
| #7 | HAWBAKER FARMS LLC | 3045756 | 1 |
| #8 | CHEASAPEAKE PETROLEUM & SUPPLY CO INC | 455062 | 1 |
| #9 | WEST TEXAS SUNRISE LOGISTICS LLC | 3287128 | 1 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 180.3 was cited • 9 total events
Recent Inspections with 180.3
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2025 | 85792106 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| May 14, 2025 | 84731820 | TX | Level 1 | Yes |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 84408285 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Nov 14, 2024 | 83186791 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 23, 2024 | 83053032 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 82792490 | LA | Level 2 | No |
| Aug 28, 2024 | 82518484 | MD | Level 1 | No |
| May 9, 2023 | 78580873 | MD | Level 2 | No |
| Apr 24, 2023 | 78421954 | MD | Level 2 | No |