180.407(a) — Cargo tank inspection/test not performed

FMCSA violation code under Hazardous Materials. 324 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 7. Out-of-service eligible.

OOS Eligible
Severity Weight
7
OOS Eligible
Yes
BASIC Category
Hazardous Materials
Total Events
324
Code
180.407(a)
Code System
FMCSR
BASIC Category
OOS Eligible
Yes
Severity Weight
7
Violation Group
BASIC 6
Total Events
324
Carriers Cited
245

Violation Description

Cargo tank not inspected or tested as required.

About This Violation Code

Code 180.407(a) falls under the Hazardous Materials BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS). It carries a severity weight of 7 (scale 1-10, higher = more severe). This violation is Out-of-Service eligible, meaning the driver or vehicle may be placed out of service at roadside when cited.

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 180.407 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

Events (all time)
324
OOS Events
6
OOS Rate
1.9%
Top State (180d)

Top Carriers Cited

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Top Carriers with 180.407(a) Violations

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Recent Inspections

Latest inspections where 180.407(a) was cited • 324 total events • Page 1 of 13

Recent Inspections with 180.407(a)

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Recent Inspections with 180.407(a)
DateReport #StateLevelOOS
Oct 14, 202482912206TXLevel 2No
Oct 11, 202482912202TXLevel 2No
Oct 8, 202482901132TXLevel 1No
Sep 24, 202482807452TXLevel 2No
Sep 20, 202482736836TXLevel 2No
Sep 19, 202482719606TXLevel 2No
Sep 16, 202482736660TXLevel 2No
Sep 9, 202482623389TXLevel 2No
Sep 2, 202482575641TXLevel 2No
Aug 26, 202482512293TXLevel 2No
Aug 15, 202482836505TXLevel 1No
Aug 14, 202482425955TXLevel 2No
Aug 9, 202482375127TXLevel 2No
Aug 8, 202482347288TXLevel 2No
Aug 8, 202482343432NHLevel 2No
Aug 5, 202482316299NELevel 1No
Aug 5, 202482314220NCLevel 1No
Aug 1, 202482304988TXLevel 2No
Jul 30, 202482339277TXLevel 2No
Jul 26, 202482245220TXLevel 2No
Jul 23, 202482202241NCLevel 2No
Jul 22, 202482219021TXLevel 2No
Jul 19, 202482219939TXLevel 2Yes
Jul 11, 202482121785TXLevel 2No
Jul 10, 202482131980TXLevel 1No

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspections and Violations
Updated 3 months ago
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 CFR)
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