390.21(f) — 390.21(f)
FMCSA violation code under General/Admin. 81 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: N/A.
About This Violation Code
Code 390.21(f) 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 390.21 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Enforcing States
Where 390.21(f) is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
Click a state to see roadside inspection activity, top stations, and carrier profiles in that jurisdiction.
Citation Trend (12 months)
Monthly count of 390.21(f) citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.
Most Active Stations
Inspection stations citing 390.21(f) 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 • 68 carriers total • Page 1 of 3
Top Carriers with 390.21(f) Violations
Showing 25 of 68
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | GROUPE TFT-ALCO INC | 3363383 | 5 |
| #2 | DEALERS CHOICE TRUCKAWAY SYSTEM INC | 255166 | 5 |
| #3 | RYDER TRUCK RENTAL INC | 16130 | 3 |
| #4 | NORTON TRANSPORT INC | 925129 | 3 |
| #5 | DRIVERDO LLC | 2841522 | 2 |
| #6 | AUTO WORLD MOTORS | 2999131 | 1 |
| #7 | NORRIS FORD INC | 415699 | 1 |
| #8 | SAFEWAE EXPRESS LLC | 3533962 | 1 |
| #9 | AUTO TRUCK TRANSPORT USA LLC | 317106 | 1 |
| #10 | D C BATES EQUIPMENT CO INC | 453685 | 1 |
| #11 | ACTIVE USA LLC | 12358 | 1 |
| #12 | PETERBILT OF BALTIMORE | 1575321 | 1 |
| #13 | SERVICIOS DE LOGISTICA TRANSNACIONAL EN TRANSPORTACION SA DE CV | 2380911 | 1 |
| #14 | BRITTEN TRUCKING LLC | 3255617 | 1 |
| #15 | DAYTONA TRANSPORT INC | 3081675 | 1 |
| #16 | TWINS IN PROGRESS TRUCKING LLC | 2876275 | 1 |
| #17 | 4 POINTS TRUCKING LLC | 4123435 | 1 |
| #18 | ABSOLUTE COURIER & TRANSPORT INC | 1998561 | 1 |
| #19 | FRANKS TRUCK CENTER INC | 680215 | 1 |
| #20 | RAJY TRANSPORT INC | 2545714 | 1 |
| #21 | SERGIO DE LEON | 2164061 | 1 |
| #22 | TL & K INC | 3313571 | 1 |
| #23 | TRANSMIGRANTES MIREYA | 3045261 | 1 |
| #24 | WARDS RECYCLING LLC | 1576807 | 1 |
| #25 | ANGEL GONZALEZ | 1495909 | 1 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 390.21(f) was cited • 81 total events • Page 1 of 4
Recent Inspections with 390.21(f)
Showing 25 of 81
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | 87323943 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 87044844 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 86968019 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 86967921 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 22, 2025 | 86266437 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 5, 2025 | 85994114 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 24, 2025 | 85930472 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 85002813 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Jun 13, 2025 | 84976673 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 84877086 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Apr 21, 2025 | 84480718 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 84341769 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Jan 6, 2025 | 83577784 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Dec 19, 2024 | 83452166 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Nov 14, 2024 | 83186379 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 83096635 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 5, 2024 | 82623350 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 5, 2024 | 82608341 | NY | Level 3 | No |
| Sep 4, 2024 | 82584256 | NY | Level 3 | No |
| Sep 3, 2024 | 82588377 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 2, 2024 | 82576543 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 82540182 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 82507975 | NY | Level 1 | No |
| Aug 20, 2024 | 82483080 | NY | Level 2 | No |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 82343598 | NY | Level 2 | No |