383.37(a) — Employer knowingly allows unqualified driver
FMCSA violation code under Driver Fitness. Severity weight: 8.
Severity Weight
8
OOS Eligible
No
BASIC Category
Driver Fitness
Code System
FMCSR
Code
383.37(a)
Code System
FMCSR
BASIC Category
OOS Eligible
No
Severity Weight
8
Violation Group
BASIC 3
Violation Description
Employer knowingly allowing a person to operate a CMV without a valid CDL or with a suspended/revoked CDL.
About This Violation Code
Code 383.37(a) falls under the Driver Fitness BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS). It carries a severity weight of 8 (scale 1-10, higher = more severe).
When this violation is cited during a roadside inspection, it contributes to the carrier's Driver Fitness BASIC score. Carriers with high BASIC percentiles may be prioritized for FMCSA interventions including warning letters, investigations, or compliance reviews.
Regulatory Reference
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
This violation references 49 CFR 383.37 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Data sources & freshness
FMCSA Vehicle Inspections and Violations
Updated 3 months ago
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 CFR)
Unknown freshness