391.11(a) — Unqualified driver
FMCSA violation code under Driver Fitness. 77 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 8. Out-of-service eligible.
Violation Description
Operating a commercial motor vehicle by a driver who is not qualified to operate the vehicle.
About This Violation Code
Code 391.11(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). This violation is Out-of-Service eligible, meaning the driver or vehicle may be placed out of service at roadside when cited.
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 391.11 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Carriers Cited
Ranked by frequency • 75 carriers total • Page 1 of 3
Top Carriers with 391.11(a) Violations
Showing 25 of 75
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WINONA NURSERY INC | 392739 | 2 |
| #2 | MEADE ELECTRIC COMPANY INC | 782649 | 2 |
| #3 | AMAYSNG CARRIER & LEASE LLC | 4087120 | 1 |
| #4 | MI3TY LANES | 4110358 | 1 |
| #5 | WETZEL CONSTRUCTION LLC | 2430208 | 1 |
| #6 | KORTH EXCAVATING AND CONCRETE LLC | 2298482 | 1 |
| #7 | SIMPLY SNOW & LAWN LLC | 3122902 | 1 |
| #8 | MOORE'S TIRE SALES | 15238 | 1 |
| #9 | HERRERA TRANSPORTATION LLP | 3918947 | 1 |
| #10 | IRISH HAULING LLC | 3660525 | 1 |
| #11 | LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS LLC | 3762335 | 1 |
| #12 | GENESIS TREE SERVICE LLC | 3200213 | 1 |
| #13 | ARRIAZA CONTRACTING CORP | 3043072 | 1 |
| #14 | GODFATHER LOGISTICS INC | 3084077 | 1 |
| #15 | UNITED ELECTRIC INC | 2261618 | 1 |
| #16 | 1 XPRESS AUTO TRANSPORT INC | 2636271 | 1 |
| #17 | ROAD RAN TRUCKING LLC | 3997343 | 1 |
| #18 | GPG FREIGHT SERVICES LLC | 3280002 | 1 |
| #19 | MOBILE RAIL SOLUTIONS INC | 1376803 | 1 |
| #20 | BOURBON TRUCKING LLC | 710110 | 1 |
| #21 | NIEMANN FOODS INC | 3173245 | 1 |
| #22 | VP TRUCKING LLC | 3698385 | 1 |
| #23 | RECREATIONAL CONCEPTS INC | 1407448 | 1 |
| #24 | MAERSK WAREHOUSING & DISTRIBUTION SERVICES USA LLC | 1706438 | 1 |
| #25 | ALASKAN ICE COMPANY | 1519568 | 1 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 391.11(a) was cited • 77 total events • Page 1 of 4
Recent Inspections with 391.11(a)
Showing 25 of 77
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82886424 | DE | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82884312 | WI | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 82846308 | MD | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 82821552 | SC | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 2, 2024 | 82821970 | WV | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 2, 2024 | 82840096 | WI | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 2, 2024 | 82830606 | NY | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 82831751 | WI | Level 1 | No |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 82811574 | NY | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 82811261 | NY | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 23, 2024 | 82761744 | WI | Level 1 | No |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 82713191 | VA | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 18, 2024 | 82722770 | WI | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 82711592 | WI | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 16, 2024 | 82699559 | WI | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 16, 2024 | 82699514 | WI | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 16, 2024 | 82729232 | AZ | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 13, 2024 | 82664772 | WI | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 13, 2024 | 82664446 | WI | Level 1 | No |
| Sep 13, 2024 | 82661314 | WI | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 10, 2024 | 82651446 | WI | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 9, 2024 | 82639037 | WI | Level 1 | No |
| Aug 31, 2024 | 82547842 | WI | Level 1 | No |
| Aug 31, 2024 | 82544894 | GA | Level 3 | No |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 82546721 | WI | Level 2 | No |