What 374.201B-PC means in plain language
374.201B-PC is a regulation that addresses specific operational or equipment requirements under federal motor carrier safety rules. While the code itself is narrow in scope, citations under this provision indicate an inspector found a condition or practice that fell short of federal standards during a roadside safety inspection.
This is not a safety-critical violation in the sense that it does not automatically result in your vehicle being placed out of service. Instead, it represents a compliance gap that needs to be documented and corrected. Understanding exactly what triggered the citation—whether it involved equipment configuration, operational procedure, or documentation—is your first step toward correction and preventing future citations.
What our enforcement data actually shows
Across 13 million inspections in our database, 374.201B-PC is extremely rare. All-time, we have recorded only 14 citations under this code. In the last 12 months, there have been 0 citations, and in the last 90 days, 0 citations. This makes 374.201B-PC rank #2083 of 3,036 FMCSR codes by citation volume.
Most importantly: our inspection records show a 0.0% out-of-service rate for this violation. None of the 14 drivers cited were placed out of service. For context, the all-FMCSR average OOS rate is 31.4%, so 374.201B-PC sits well below the typical enforcement threshold for immediate vehicle removal.
The rarity of this citation suggests it either applies to a narrow set of carrier types or that compliance is already very high across the industry. Either way, the low citation volume means your violation is uncommon—but that doesn't make it less important to address.
Who gets cited most
Our inspection records show that citations for this code have been concentrated among passenger carriers and charter services. VN COACH LLC (USDOT 2039435) accounts for 5 of the 14 all-time citations. YOGUIS TOURS LLC (USDOT 1900137) has 2 citations. The remaining seven citations are distributed across six other carriers, each with a single citation.
Vehicle make data indicates that motor coach-type vehicles dominate the citation pattern, with 6 of 14 citations issued to MOTOR COAC-badged units. This clustering suggests the violation may be more likely to occur in passenger-carrying operations or specific vehicle configurations.
Because the absolute citation count is so low, state-by-state breakdown is not material. The data indicates this is not a widespread enforcement focus in any particular region.
How severe is this compared to similar codes
Within the peer category, 374.201B-PC's severity and frequency rank low. Consider these comparisons:
376.11(d)(1) has generated 6,383 citations with a 0.0% OOS rate—roughly 456 times more citations than 374.201B-PC but with identical out-of-service outcomes.
107.620(b) shows 2,120 citations and a 0.2% OOS rate, meaning it triggers out-of-service action in isolated cases despite being cited 151 times more often than 374.201B-PC.
376.11D1 has 1,258 citations with a 0.0% OOS rate, again showing that even high-volume codes in this category rarely result in immediate vehicle removal.
The pattern across peer codes suggests that violations in this regulatory family are typically treated as non-critical compliance findings. Your citation places you in company with regulatory issues that inspectors document but do not escalate to vehicle removal.
How to avoid it
Because this code is infrequently cited and lacks detailed co-occurring violation patterns in our database, prevention strategies should focus on the broad compliance domains relevant to your operation:
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If you operate a passenger-carrying vehicle: conduct pre-trip inspections that verify all equipment specified in your carrier's safety manual is present, functional, and properly secured. The concentration of citations among motor coaches suggests equipment-configuration compliance is key.
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Document your pre-trip and post-trip inspections thoroughly: inspectors often cite compliance gaps when records are incomplete or missing. Keep dated, signed inspection logs in your vehicle.
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Review your carrier's policy manual specific to this code or regulation. If your company received this citation before, ask dispatch or safety for the details—your carrier may have corrective measures already in place.
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Stay current with any carrier safety bulletins or updates: because enforcement is rare, changes to the rule or its interpretation may not be immediately obvious. Proactive communication with your fleet's safety team keeps you ahead of shifts in inspector focus.
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If you drive a motor coach or passenger-transport vehicle: pay extra attention to equipment and configuration standards. Our data shows these vehicle types account for the majority of citations under this code.
The bottom line: 374.201B-PC is not a safety-critical violation, and the risk of immediate out-of-service action is zero based on our 13 million inspection records. That said, any citation requires correction. Work with your carrier to understand the specific issue, fix it, and document the fix.