382.15 — FMCSR Section Aggregate

FMCSR section <strong>382.15</strong> is a 49 CFR 382.15 heading whose specific sub-paragraphs (e.g. <code>382.15(a)</code>, <code>382.15(b)</code>) carry the enforcement citations. The section heading itself isn't an enforceable code, but each sub-paragraph cited under it does feed the carrier's Safety Measurement System (SMS) profile. This aggregate page reports <strong>336</strong> citations across <strong>1</strong> sub-paragraph variant of 382.15, including out-of-service rate, top enforcing states, most-cited carriers, and recent inspections. <strong>330</strong> of those (98.2%) resulted in Out-of-Service orders at the roadside. Pick a sub-paragraph row below to drill down to its specific definition, severity weight, and citation trend.

FMCSR section 382.15 is a 49 CFR 382.15 heading whose specific sub-paragraphs (e.g. 382.15(a), 382.15(b)) carry the enforcement citations. The section heading itself isn't an enforceable code, but each sub-paragraph cited under it does feed the carrier's Safety Measurement System (SMS) profile. This aggregate page reports 336 citations across 1 sub-paragraph variant of 382.15, including out-of-service rate, top enforcing states, most-cited carriers, and recent inspections. 330 of those (98.2%) resulted in Out-of-Service orders at the roadside. Pick a sub-paragraph row below to drill down to its specific definition, severity weight, and citation trend.

Section-level aggregate view

The FMCSA's violation dictionary tracks citations against specific paragraphs of each CFR section (382.15(a), 382.15(b), etc.). The section heading 382.15 itself isn't an enforceable code and has no FMCSA definition on file, but the numbers below aggregate every citation issued against a sub-paragraph in this section. Pick a sub-paragraph row to see its specific definition, citation trend, and co-occurring violations.

Total Events
336
Across all sub-paragraphs
OOS Orders
330
98.2% of events
Sub-paragraphs
1
Distinct variants cited
Carriers Cited
308
Unique USDOTs

Sub-paragraphs with citations

Top 1 variant of 382.15 that have recorded violations. Click a code to see its definition and detail page.

Code Label Events OOS OOS % Severity
382.15-SSF 382.15-SSF 336 330 98.2%

Top enforcement states

Last 180 days, aggregated across every sub-paragraph of 382.15.

State Events OOS OOS %
California 7 7 100.0%
South Carolina 3 3 100.0%
Oklahoma 3 3 100.0%
Connecticut 3 3 100.0%
Arizona 3 3 100.0%
Alabama 2 2 100.0%
Tennessee 2 2 100.0%
Oregon 2 2 100.0%
Pennsylvania 2 2 100.0%
Iowa 2 2 100.0%
Kansas 2 2 100.0%
Washington 1 1 100.0%
Arkansas 1 1 100.0%
Georgia 1 1 100.0%
Idaho 1 1 100.0%

Top inspection stations

Last 180 days, aggregated across every sub-paragraph of 382.15.

Station Events OOS %
CASTAIC IF 2 100.0%
VAN BUREN AR 1 100.0%
GILBERT AZ 1 100.0%
2105 WARDROBE AVE 1 100.0%
CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF 1 100.0%
COTTONWOOD IF 1 100.0%
I-5 SB SOUTH OF FAWNDALE ROAD 1 100.0%
DANBURY SCALE 1 100.0%
GREENWICH SCALE 1 100.0%
ia-28---i80-wb-mm-44-avoca 1 100.0%

Most-cited carriers

Cited for any sub-paragraph of 382.15. Page 1 of 13.

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Recent inspections

Most recent roadside inspections that cited any sub-paragraph of 382.15.

Inspection # Date State Level Variants cited OOS
88776631 Aug 23, 2026 CA L1 1 OOS
88771398 Aug 21, 2026 TN L2 1 OOS
88746002 Aug 18, 2026 TN L3 1 OOS
88725053 Aug 18, 2026 OK L1 1 OOS
88696413 Aug 11, 2026 GA L3 1 OOS
88617016 Aug 4, 2026 UT L1 1 OOS
88498879 Jul 23, 2026 US L1 1 OOS
88462355 Jul 20, 2026 SC L1 1 OOS
88444298 Jul 17, 2026 CA L2 1 OOS
88415333 Jul 15, 2026 CT L3 1 OOS
88427740 Jul 14, 2026 AZ L3 1 OOS
88376574 Jul 10, 2026 KS L2 1 OOS
88356255 Jul 9, 2026 IA L2 1 OOS
88357846 Jul 8, 2026 ID L2 1 OOS
88259587 Jun 26, 2026 OR L3 1 OOS
88236517 Jun 23, 2026 AZ L2 1 OOS
88182449 Jun 18, 2026 PA L3 1 OOS
88043094 Jun 3, 2026 NY L2 1 OOS
88026698 Jun 2, 2026 SC L3 1 OOS
88000027 May 30, 2026 MI L1 1 OOS
87929269 May 21, 2026 CT L2 1 OOS
87908112 May 19, 2026 CA L1 1 OOS
87810357 May 11, 2026 AL L3 1 OOS
87470616 Apr 1, 2026 CA L3 1 OOS
87465556 Mar 31, 2026 OK L3 1 OOS
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How to comply with FMCSR section 382.15

  1. Locate the regulation in the eCFR. Open https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-382.15 on eCFR.gov to read the legal text the citation is written against. The eCFR is the National Archives' continuously updated electronic Code of Federal Regulations and is the canonical reference for any FMCSR section.
  2. Determine if your operation is subject. Confirm whether your operation is interstate (always subject to the FMCSR) or intrastate (subject when your state has adopted 49 CFR Part 350 by reference; most have). Intrastate operators in non-adopting states may be subject to a state analog instead of the federal rule.
  3. Identify the documented requirement. Read the regulation text from Step 1 and identify the specific equipment, driver document, or operational practice the rule covers. Citations under 382.15 hinge on whether that specific requirement was met at the moment of the inspection.
  4. Inspect or maintain to standard. Build a recurring inspection or training routine that catches this defect before a roadside inspector does. Because 382.15 is OOS-eligible, a single citation can park the truck or driver until the condition is corrected — pre-trip checks, scheduled PMs, and supervisor reviews are the cheap places to find it.
  5. Document compliance to demonstrate it on review. Keep a dated, signed record of each inspection, repair, training session, or filing tied to 382.15. During an FMCSA compliance review or a customer onboarding audit, the documentation is what proves the program runs — undocumented compliance is indistinguishable from non-compliance to the auditor.

Frequently asked questions about 382.15

What is FMCSA violation code 382.15?
Code 382.15 is the FMCSA citation for "FMCSR Section 382.15 (aggregate)". It appears on roadside inspection reports issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Is 382.15 an out-of-service violation?
Yes. Code 382.15 is Out-of-Service eligible. When this violation is found at a roadside inspection, the inspector can place the driver or vehicle out of service immediately under the CVSA Out-of-Service Criteria, blocking continued operation until the condition is corrected.
What's the severity weight of 382.15?
FMCSA hasn't published a severity weight for 382.15 in the snapshot we mirror. Severity weights run from 1 to 10 on FMCSA's published violation table; codes without a weight are typically administrative or duplicative of weighted codes that already feed the BASIC percentile.
How many inspections have cited 382.15?
336 inspections in our FMCSA mirror cite 382.15, of which 330 (98.2%) resulted in Out-of-Service orders. The Recent Inspections table on this page lists the most recent citations with date, state, level, and OOS flag — click any row to see the full inspection report.
Which BASIC category is 382.15 in?
The BASIC category for 382.15 isn't on file in our snapshot of the FMCSA dictionary. The seven BASICs are Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, Vehicle Maintenance, Hazardous Materials Compliance, and Crash Indicator — see the link to the FMCSA Violations Search on this page for the canonical assignment.
What does a carrier do to fix 382.15?
Resolving a 382.15 citation has two parts: (1) correct the underlying condition immediately — repair the equipment defect, retrain the driver, file the missing form, or update the maintenance record — and (2) document the correction in the carrier's compliance file, ideally with date, time, and the name of the person who performed the work. Carriers that believe the citation was recorded in error can file a Request for Data Review through the FMCSA DataQs system within 24 months of the inspection date.
Where can I find related violation codes?
The "Often Cited Together" panel on this page lists violations frequently appearing on the same inspection as 382.15 — these usually share a root cause (for example, an HOS violation paired with a logbook error). The All Violation Codes index links to every code in the system, and the BASIC category page lists every code in this BASIC.
Where can I find the full text of 382.15?
The full regulatory text is published on eCFR.gov at 49 CFR 382.15. The eCFR is the official, continuously updated electronic Code of Federal Regulations maintained by the National Archives. The TruckCodex page mirrors enforcement data; the eCFR has the legal text the citation is written against.

About FMCSA violation codes

Every violation found during an FMCSA roadside inspection is recorded under a code drawn from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations — the codified safety rules motor carriers, drivers, and commercial motor vehicles must comply with in interstate commerce. Codes roll up into one of seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each code carries a published severity weight (1–10) and an Out-of-Service eligibility flag.

Section headings (like the one on this page) aren't themselves enforceable codes — FMCSA inspectors cite the specific paragraph that the carrier failed, and FMCSA's violation dictionary tracks each paragraph as its own row. The aggregate view here sums citations issued against every sub-paragraph of 382.15, including out-of-service rate, top enforcing states, most-cited carriers, and recent inspections. Pick a sub-paragraph above to see its specific definition, severity weight, and citation trend.

TruckCodex mirrors the FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) and the published violation dictionary on a daily refresh cycle. Carriers who believe a citation was recorded in error can file a Request for Data Review through the FMCSA DataQs system within 24 months of the inspection date.

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