What happens if you're cited for 180.405J? Direct answers on OOS risk, CSA points, and next steps based on 13M+ inspection records.
Ranks #2,664 of 3,146 FMCSR codes by citation frequency • OOS rate of 0.0% is below the FMCSR-wide average of 33.3%.
Cargo tank withdrawal certification
Direct answers grounded in TruckCodex inspection data
No. Across our 13 million inspection records, 180.405J has never resulted in an out-of-service citation—the OOS rate is 0.0%. All 2 all-time citations for this violation resulted in the truck remaining in service. This makes it far less severe than the average FMCSR code, which carries a 31.4% OOS rate. You will not be placed OOS for this citation.
No. While 180.405J falls in the Hazardous Materials category, it is significantly less severe than peer violations. General loading/unloading hazmat violations (177.834A-HMC) carry a 99.2% OOS rate and nearly 4,000 citations. Placarding violations (177.817(a)) have a 75.1% OOS rate. In contrast, our records show only 2 citations for 180.405J ever, with 0 OOS actions. This is one of the rarest hazmat citations in the database.
First, document the citation details and request the inspection report from the roadside inspector or your state DOT office. Second, contact your company's compliance or safety manager with the violation details—particularly the requirement around cargo tank withdrawal certification. Third, review your hazmat training records and carrier procedures. Fourth, request a retest or re-inspection if you believe the citation was issued in error. DataQs (FMCSA's online dispute system) can be used to contest factual inaccuracies in the inspection record within 90 days.
The severity weight for 180.405J is not disclosed in our database, so we cannot provide an exact CSA point value. However, CSA points are typically multiplied based on a 30-day rolling window—the more recent the violation, the higher the point impact. Because 180.405J is rarely cited (only 2 all-time, 0 in the last 90 days), most carriers will not see recurring violations in this category. Contact your carrier's safety department or FMCSA's CSA portal to see your exact score.
Yes, but only in one month. Our records show 2 citations for 180.405J in June 2025, with 0 out-of-service actions. This represents the entire 12-month citation volume for this code. There have been 0 citations in the last 90 days. 180.405J is consistently one of the rarest FMCSR violations, ranking #2651 out of 3,036 codes by citation frequency.
Our records show DIALVAN INC (USDOT 2043409) received 2 citations for this violation—the entire citation history. Vehicle data shows FRHT and WANC both appear in 2 citations each. However, because the total citation count is only 2 all-time, these are the only identifiable patterns. No state-level data is available for distribution due to the rarity of this violation.
Yes. FMCSA's DataQs (Dispute Resolution Process) allows you to challenge factual inaccuracies in inspection records within 90 days of the citation. For 180.405J, which involves cargo tank withdrawal certification documentation, you should contest if: the inspector did not actually observe a deficiency, the citation was issued to the wrong vehicle or carrier, or the inspection report contains factual errors. Submit your dispute with supporting documentation (certifications, maintenance records, photos) through the FMCSA DataQs portal.
Not urgent in the immediate sense, but compliance is still required. Since 180.405J carries a 0.0% OOS rate and only 2 citations exist in the database, FMCSA does not treat this as a critical safety issue triggering expedited enforcement. However, your carrier should verify that all cargo tank withdrawal certifications are properly documented and available during inspections. The 0-citation trend in the last 90 days suggests this is a low-frequency citation, so focus on documentation accuracy and training rather than emergency repairs.
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