Direct answers about 390.403(c) violations: OOS rates, what happens next, and enforcement data from 13 million roadside inspections.
Ranks #1,485 of 3,146 FMCSR codes by citation frequency • OOS rate of 0.0% is below the FMCSR-wide average of 33.3%.
Failing to carry a copy of the lease or interchange agreement on board a leased or interchanged passenger-carrying commercial motor vehicle.
Direct answers grounded in TruckCodex inspection data
No. Across our 13 million inspection records, 390.403(c) has never resulted in an out-of-service citation—the OOS rate is 0.0%. All 89 all-time citations for this code were issued without an out-of-service order. This is significantly lower than the all-FMCSR average OOS rate of 31.4%, making 390.403(c) a non-critical finding that does not immediately halt your operations.
It's a minor administrative citation. Our inspection database shows 390.403(c) ranks #1455 out of 3,036 FMCSR codes by citation volume. It falls in the General/Admin category and has generated only 89 citations in our entire dataset. Compare this to top peer codes in the same category: 390.21TB2-DOT has 74,663 citations, and 390.21T(b) has 61,097. The rarity of 390.403(c) citations underscores that this is not a high-enforcement priority.
First, request the inspection report and confirm the specific finding. Document the date and location of the citation. Review the code's requirements in your carrier's compliance procedures. Second, contact your fleet safety manager or dispatcher to report the citation—they'll advise whether corrective action or documentation is needed. Third, if you dispute the finding, consult your carrier about filing a DataQs (FMCSA's online challenge system) within 30 days of the inspection. Keep all records of compliance efforts.
Zero. Our records show no citations for 390.403(c) in the last 12 months, and none in the last 90 days either. All 89 citations in our database are historical. This sharp decline in enforcement suggests the violation has become increasingly rare or that compliance with this requirement is now widespread among carriers.
Yes, you can dispute it through the FMCSA's DataQs (Detailed Query System) within 30 days of the inspection. The DataQs process allows you to challenge findings you believe are inaccurate or incorrect. Since 390.403(c) is an administrative/documentation violation rather than a safety equipment defect, your challenge should focus on whether the finding was accurately documented or whether it applies to your operation. Work with your carrier's safety team to build your case with supporting evidence.
Our data shows 10 carriers each with a single 390.403(c) citation: ACME TRUCK LINE INC, SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC, MCH TRANSPORTATION CO, BENNETT MOTOR EXPRESS LLC, ATLAS VAN LINES INC, DOMINO'S PIZZA DISTRIBUTION LLC, UPPER VALLEY PRODUCE LLC, RDSS & CO LLC, SOUTHERN AG CARRIER'S INC, and TK ELEVATOR CORPORATION. The citations are widely distributed—no single carrier dominates the violation history.
Kenworth (KW) vehicles account for 7 of the 89 all-time citations. Other makes cited once or twice include HINO, Freightliner (FTL), International (INTL), and several specialty makes. The dominance of KW reflects its prevalence in the commercial fleet population rather than any specific vulnerability to 390.403(c) violations.
Not urgent. Since 390.403(c) carries a 0.0% out-of-service rate and generates no recent citations (zero in the last 12 months), this is a low-priority administrative item. However, you should still address it—confirm compliance with your carrier and document corrective action if needed. Unlike safety-critical violations, 390.403(c) does not threaten to remove you from service, but ignoring it repeatedly across multiple inspections could invite regulatory scrutiny.
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