Direct answers about 180.415 hazmat violations: out-of-service risk, next steps after citation, and how serious this citation is compared to peer violations.
Ranks #1,406 of 3,146 FMCSR codes by citation frequency • OOS rate of 0.0% is below the FMCSR-wide average of 33.3%.
Direct answers grounded in TruckCodex inspection data
No. Across our 13 million inspection records, the 0.0% out-of-service rate for 180.415 means inspectors have never placed a vehicle out of service for this violation. This stands in sharp contrast to the all-FMCSR average OOS rate of 31.4% and to related hazmat violations like 177.834A-HMC, which has a 99.2% OOS rate. If cited, you will not be immediately sidelined, but compliance is still required.
180.415 is among the least severe hazmat violations in the regulatory category. Our inspection data shows it ranks #1380 of 3,036 FMCSR codes by citation frequency, with only 114 all-time citations. Peer hazmat codes like 177.834A-HMC (3,954 citations, 99.2% OOS rate) and 177.817(a) (3,839 citations, 97.9% OOS rate) are enforced far more aggressively and result in out-of-service orders far more often. The low citation volume suggests this violation is not a common roadside finding.
First, review the inspection report and violation description to understand exactly what was cited. Second, contact your carrier's safety manager or compliance officer with the citation details. Third, photograph or document the condition of your vehicle and cargo at the time of the stop. Fourth, preserve all maintenance records and documentation relevant to the violation. Fifth, determine whether you or your carrier will contest the citation through the DataQs (Roadside Data Inquiry) process, which allows you to challenge factual errors in the inspection record within a set window. If the violation is factual, begin corrective action immediately.
No active enforcement in the last 12 months. Our inspection database shows zero citations for 180.415 in the last 12 months and zero in the last 90 days, despite 114 all-time citations on record. This suggests the violation is either very rare in current operations or that inspection focus has shifted to other hazmat compliance areas. If you are cited today, treat it as an isolated event rather than a pattern.
Yes. The DataQs (Roadside Data Inquiry) process allows you or your carrier to formally challenge factual or clerical errors in the inspection record. You have a limited window (typically 15 days) to submit a challenge after the citation is recorded. Be prepared with documentation—photographs, maintenance logs, proof of repair, or cargo manifests—that directly contradicts the inspector's finding. Challenges based on equipment condition or documentation errors are stronger than those disputing inspector judgment, though both may be submitted for FMCSA review.
Peterbilt leads with 30 citations, followed by Kenworth (24 citations) and Freightliner (20 citations). These are the same major heavy-duty haulers used in hazmat transport operations. If you drive one of these makes, you are statistically more likely to be subject to 180.415 enforcement, though the absolute number of citations remains very low across the entire fleet. The citation volume is too small to draw predictive conclusions about vehicle vulnerability.
Parker Petroleum Company (USDOT 836351) leads with 4 all-time citations for 180.415. The next tier includes Barrett LLC, Mirabito Holdings Inc, Team Transport Inc, Alfredo Zuniga, Summit Transport & Environmental Inc, Nuco2 Supply LLC, Wam Transportation Inc, Tri Star Transport LLC, and Jade Energy LLC—each with 2 citations. These are primarily bulk liquid and hazmat carriers. If you work for one of these carriers, your compliance program should specifically address this violation type.
Citations for roadside vehicle and equipment violations like 180.415 are recorded against both your carrier (via USDOT number and CSA scores) and appear on your personal driving record. The violation will count toward your carrier's Hazmat BASIC score and may affect insurance rates and shipper perception. For your personal record, it is recorded by the enforcing state and can influence your hiring profile at other carriers. Compliance is therefore important both for your current employer and your long-term employment prospects.
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