FMCSR 180.36-13 Citation: Hazmat Violation Q&A

No. Across our inspection records, 180.36-13 has never resulted in an out-of-service placement. Of the 1 citation on record for this code, 0 triggered an OOS order—a 0.0% OOS rate.

For context, the national average OOS rate across all FMCSR codes is 31.4%, so this violation is treated far less severely than most hazmat infractions. However, peer violations in the same category—like general loading/unloading hazmat—carry OOS rates as high as 99.2%.

Very rarely. Our database of 13 million+ roadside inspections shows only 1 citation for 180.36-13 in all-time records, with 0 citations in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 90 days.

This ranks 180.36-13 at #2,796 out of 3,036 FMCSR codes by citation volume, making it one of the least-enforced violations in the hazardous materials category. The extreme rarity suggests inspectors encounter this specific infraction only in isolated circumstances.

First, preserve the citation document and your vehicle's inspection report. Second, contact your dispatcher or safety manager to review the specific finding—given the extreme rarity of this code, clarify exactly which hazmat procedure the inspector cited.

Third, document any corrective action taken (procedure review, retraining, equipment checks). Finally, decide whether to contest the citation through the DataQs system within 45 days if you believe the finding was unsupported by the inspection record. Request the full inspection narrative from your carrier to understand the inspector's reasoning.

No, it is significantly less serious than comparable hazmat infractions. The 180.36-13 0.0% OOS rate is far below peer violations: general loading/unloading hazmat codes carry 99.2% and 97.9% OOS rates, and placarding violations reach 75.1%.

Even among lower-severity hazmat codes, 180.36-13 stands out as rarely enforced. However, all hazmat violations can contribute to roadside audit findings and CSA scores, so treatment should still be prompt and documented.

Yes. The FMCSA's DataQs (Roadside Data Review) system allows you or your carrier to challenge roadside inspection findings within 45 days. You submit a formal request explaining why the citation was incorrect—either the violation didn't occur, the inspector misidentified the requirement, or the vehicle/driver information was wrong.

DataQs works best for documentation disputes ("the manifest was on file") or clear inspector error. If you have records supporting compliance, file immediately. Your carrier's safety office typically handles DataQs filings.

Our inspection records show only 1 citation for 180.36-13 across all states, making it impossible to identify a geographic enforcement pattern. The citation came from a single carrier, LES ENTREPRISES TRUCK N ROLL INC (USDOT 670154).

This extreme scarcity means 180.36-13 is not a state-specific or region-specific problem. If you've been cited, treat it as an isolated enforcement event rather than part of a wider jurisdictional trend.

Medium urgency. While the 0.0% OOS rate means your truck won't be shut down, the violation still goes into your CSA record and affects your carrier's audit profile. The rarity of enforcement (0 citations in the last 12 months) suggests inspectors don't routinely flag this code, so urgent remediation is less critical than for high-frequency violations.

Nevertheless, resolve any identified hazmat procedure or documentation issue within 30 days and confirm the fix with your safety manager. Document your corrective action in writing.

Both. Roadside citations are recorded against both the driver and the carrier in the FMCSA's Safety Management System. The violation will appear on your driver file and your carrier's USDOT profile.

For 180.36-13 specifically, the hazmat nature of the code means your carrier may treat it as a safety-sensitive violation affecting hazmat endorsement eligibility or hazmat route assignments. Request your driver record from the FMCSA to monitor how the citation is classified in your CSA BASICs.