What happens when you're cited for 390.19TG? Will you go out of service? Get direct answers backed by 13 million inspection records.
Ranks #587 of 3,146 FMCSR codes by citation frequency • OOS rate of 0.0% is below the FMCSR-wide average of 33.3%.
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No. Across our inspection records, 390.19TG has never resulted in an out-of-service placement. Out of 1,468 all-time citations for this code, all 1,468 inspections resulted in the vehicle remaining in service—a 0.0% OOS rate. This is significantly safer than the all-FMCSR average OOS rate of 31.4%, so you can continue operating while you address the citation.
No, 390.19TG is one of the least severe violations in its category. Among peer general/admin codes, 390.19TG ranks lower in citation volume (#614 of 3,036 FMCSR codes) and carries no out-of-service risk. Similar codes like 390.21TB2-DOT (74,663 citations) and 390.21T(b) (61,097 citations) also have 0.0% OOS rates, but they're cited far more frequently, making 390.19TG relatively uncommon.
Start with documentation. Our data shows that when 390.19TG appears on an inspection, it's most commonly paired with 392.2 (operating while ill or fatigued; 153 shared inspections in the last 90 days) and medical certificate issues (70 shared inspections). Review your medical certificate status and duty logs first. Then contact your carrier's safety manager to understand the specific violation and get guidance on any required corrections or paperwork updates.
Citation volume for 390.19TG has been trending upward. In the last 90 days, we recorded 287 citations across our database. Over the past 12 months, enforcement has been relatively steady, ranging from 31 citations (April 2025) to 140 citations (March 2026), with most months averaging 100–110 citations. The trend suggests consistent enforcement without sharp seasonal spikes.
New York leads by a significant margin, with 141 citations in the last 180 days, followed by Louisiana (64 citations) and Massachusetts (49 citations). If you operate in NY, you're in a high-enforcement zone for this code. Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Kansas round out the next tier with 38–48 citations each. All five of these states maintain 0.0% OOS rates, so enforcement is uniform and non-severe across regions.
Yes. Any roadside inspection citation can be challenged through the DataQs (Roadside Data Query System) process. You'll need your inspection report and supporting documentation. DataQs contestation works best when the violation is documentary (missing paperwork, incorrect data entry) rather than a direct observation by the inspector. Review your citation closely, gather evidence, and submit within the deadline set by your state DOT.
Suplicium Transport LLC (USDOT 4381255) has the most citations at 9 all-time, followed by Jordin Fountain Logging LLC and MLS Capital Inc, each with 6 citations. However, even the most-cited carrier shows relatively low frequency given 13 million total inspections in our database. This indicates 390.19TG is scattered across the industry rather than concentrated in specific carrier fleets.
390.19TG is a general/administrative violation classified under vehicle and equipment requirements. FMCSA safety violations are typically attributed to both the driver and the carrier in CSA scoring—the violation appears on both records. Your specific CSA BASIC impact depends on the violation's severity weight and the 30-day rolling-violation count. Check your carrier's safety records and your personal Profile to see how this citation has been scored.
Where 390.19TG is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
Other violations commonly found on the same inspection (last 90 days)
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