374.201B-PC Citation: What Drivers Need to Know

No. Across our 13 million inspection records, the 0.0% out-of-service rate for 374.201B-PC means this violation has never resulted in an OOS placement. All 14 all-time citations in our database were issued as warnings or citations without removing the vehicle from service. This is significantly more lenient than the 31.4% national average OOS rate across all FMCSR codes.

It's uncommon. Our inspection records show only 14 all-time citations for 374.201B-PC, ranking it #2083 out of 3,036 FMCSR codes by enforcement volume. Zero citations have been issued in the last 12 months, and none in the last 90 days. For context, peer codes in the same category range from 486 to 6,383 citations, making 374.201B-PC one of the least-frequently cited violations.

First, request a copy of the inspection report detailing exactly what the inspector observed. Review the citation for accuracy—confirm the vehicle information, date, location, and specific violation description match what occurred during the roadside stop. Document any photos or dash cam footage from that inspection. Then consult your carrier's safety manager or a transportation attorney to review whether you have grounds to contest the finding through DataQs (the FMCSA's database review and challenge system).

No, it's among the lowest-severity in its category. Our data shows 374.201B-PC has a 0.0% OOS rate, identical to peer codes 376.11(d)(1), 107.620B-HMAMC, and 376.11D1. However, some related violations like 999 carry a 12.1% OOS rate and 107.601 a 1.2% rate. The fact that every single 374.201B-PC citation in our 13 million records resulted in non-OOS enforcement suggests this is treated as a minor finding by inspectors nationwide.

VN COACH LLC (USDOT 2039435) accounts for 5 of the 14 all-time citations in our database. The remaining citations are scattered: YOGUIS TOURS LLC received 2, and seven other carriers each received 1. Most cited vehicles were MOTOR COAC makes (6 citations). This pattern suggests the violation is sporadic and not endemic to any single operator or fleet type.

Enforcement has stopped. Our inspection records show zero citations for 374.201B-PC in the last 12 months and zero in the last 90 days. The 14 all-time citations appear to be historical. This could indicate the regulation was superseded, the violation definition changed, or inspection priorities shifted. Check with your carrier or a transportation attorney to confirm current FMCSA guidance on this code's status.

Possibly. The FMCSA's DataQs system allows you to contest inspection findings in the roadside database within a set window. Challenges succeed most often when the violation is documentation-related (e.g., missing logs, incorrect endorsement) rather than equipment-observed. For 374.201B-PC specifically, request the inspector's narrative and any photos; if the finding lacks detail or contradicts your records, file a DataQs Request for Data Review. Your carrier or a DOT compliance attorney can guide the submission.

Both. The citation is recorded against your personal driving record and your carrier's Safety Management Cycle (SMS) profile in the FMCSA's Compliance, Safety, Accountability system. However, with a 0.0% OOS rate and zero recent enforcement activity, this violation's impact on CSA scores is likely minimal. Work with your carrier's safety team to ensure the citation is accurately documented and, if contested successfully via DataQs, removed from both records.