385.403 — No HM Safety Permit
FMCSA violation code under General/Admin. 15 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: N/A.
Violation Description
No HM Safety Permit
About This Violation Code
Code 385.403 falls under the General/Admin BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS).
When this violation is cited during a roadside inspection, it contributes to the carrier's General/Admin 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 385.403 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Enforcing States
Where 385.403 is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
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Citation Trend (12 months)
Monthly count of 385.403 citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.
Most Active Stations
Inspection stations citing 385.403 most often (last 180 days)
Often Cited Together
Other violations commonly found on the same inspection (last 90 days)
Citation patterns suggest related root causes (e.g., HOS violations paired with logbook errors).
Top Carriers Cited
Ranked by frequency • 11 carriers total
Top Carriers with 385.403 Violations
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | HELZER LOGISTICS INC | 3063313 | 4 |
| #2 | ADVANCED INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT CO | 2486013 | 2 |
| #3 | AN ENTERPRISE INC | 1750906 | 1 |
| #4 | ATLANTIC HEATING COMPANY INC | 2047133 | 1 |
| #5 | EVEREST LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION LLC | 4057308 | 1 |
| #6 | LEWIS CONTRACTING SERVICES LLC | 2318800 | 1 |
| #7 | CARAVAN LOGISTICS LLC | 3089095 | 1 |
| #8 | DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC | 273301 | 1 |
| #9 | UNIVERSAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC | 764739 | 1 |
| #10 | HBV EXPRESS INC | 4250501 | 1 |
| #11 | ASA PRO TRANS INC | 3070048 | 1 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 385.403 was cited • 15 total events
Recent Inspections with 385.403
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | 87372223 | IL | Level 2 | No |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 84935253 | NM | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 11, 2024 | 82639086 | TN | Level 2 | No |
| May 10, 2024 | 81590910 | AK | Level 3 | No |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 81474606 | AK | Level 1 | No |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 81446076 | SC | Level 1 | No |
| Mar 19, 2024 | 81141404 | OH | Level 2 | No |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 80658498 | AK | Level 3 | No |
| Jan 4, 2024 | 80548763 | AK | Level 3 | No |
| Aug 23, 2023 | 79499822 | PA | Level 3 | No |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 79204841 | ME | Level 2 | No |
| Jul 6, 2023 | 79087062 | NE | Level 1 | No |
| Jun 20, 2023 | 79018757 | GA | Level 2 | No |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 78928049 | CA | Level 2 | No |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 78928259 | CA | Level 1 | No |