What 374.201A-PC means in plain language
FMCSR 374.201A-PC is a low-frequency citation in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Based on our inspection database, this code appears to address requirements within the transportation regulatory framework, though enforcement is extraordinarily rare across the industry.
When an officer issues this citation, they are documenting a specific violation of a detailed regulatory requirement. The violation may involve procedural, operational, or documentation compliance within the scope of motor carrier regulations. Understanding exactly what triggered your citation requires reviewing the specific inspection report and the regulatory language—details we encourage you to confirm with your carrier's compliance team or legal counsel.
What our enforcement data actually shows
Across our 13 million+ roadside inspection records, 374.201A-PC has been cited exactly 1 time in our all-time history. In the last 12 months, we recorded 0 citations, and in the last 90 days, 0 citations. This code ranks #2796 out of 3,036 FMCSR codes by citation volume.
Of the single citation on record, the driver was not placed out of service. The 0.0% out-of-service rate for this code is substantially lower than the all-FMCSR average of 31.4%, indicating that when this violation does occur, it typically does not result in immediate removal from the road. However, the extreme rarity of enforcement means drawing broad conclusions about severity is not reliable—this code may be cited infrequently simply because the violation itself is uncommon or because alternative codes are preferred by officers.
Who gets cited most
Our inspection records show that this citation has appeared only once across all carriers in our database. That single citation was issued to a fleet operating under USDOT 3421807 (Lily's Bus Lines Inc), with 1 citation on record. The lack of multiple carriers or states with citations reflects the exceptionally low enforcement volume for this code.
When a violation is this rare, patterns across states and carriers do not emerge reliably. If you received a citation for 374.201A-PC, you are in a very small group—and that itself suggests this is not a widespread compliance issue across the industry.
How severe is this compared to similar codes
Within the same regulatory category, several peer codes show markedly different enforcement patterns:
376.11(d)(1) has accumulated 6,383 citations with a 0.0% out-of-service rate—nearly 6,400 times more citations than 374.201A-PC, yet with the same zero OOS rate, suggesting both codes address violations that typically do not trigger immediate roadside removal.
107.620(b) has 2,120 citations and a 0.2% OOS rate, also indicating low severity in terms of placement out of service.
999 (an unspecified code category) has 4,802 citations with a 12.1% OOS rate, showing that some codes in the enforcement landscape carry substantially higher out-of-service consequences.
By comparison, 374.201A-PC's single citation with no OOS action places it among the least-enforced and least-severe codes in the system—though this may reflect rarity of the violation rather than lenience on the part of enforcement.
How to avoid it
Given the extreme scarcity of this citation, the best practice is to ensure comprehensive baseline compliance across all FMCSR categories:
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Perform a thorough pre-trip inspection every time you operate. Check vehicle condition, safety systems, and all required placards and documentation. This routine discipline catches problems before they become citations.
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Verify all required paperwork is present and legible before departing: logbook, USDOT registration, insurance cards, manifests, and any hazmat documentation if applicable. Procedural violations often stem from missing or incomplete records.
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Stay current on your carrier's compliance training and safety bulletins. If your fleet has issued guidance on specific regulatory areas, follow it closely. Fleet policies are often stricter than the minimum FMCSR requirement.
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Ask your safety manager for clarification if you receive a citation you do not fully understand. The single recorded instance of 374.201A-PC enforcement suggests this code may be context-specific; your carrier's compliance team can explain the exact requirement and how to prevent recurrence.
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Document your pre-trip inspection and any corrective actions you take during your shift. Clear records demonstrate good-faith compliance and can be valuable if disputes arise.
The rarity of this citation means it is not a common enforcement focus. However, receiving any citation is a prompt to strengthen your overall safety and compliance posture. Focus on the basics—vehicle condition, documentation, logbook accuracy, and adherence to hours-of-service rules—and you will minimize your risk across the entire FMCSR spectrum.