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391.41(a) — Physical qualification - general

FMCSA violation code under Driver Fitness. 42,270 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 7. Out-of-service eligible.

OOS Eligible
Severity Weight
7
OOS Eligible
Yes
BASIC Category
Driver Fitness
Total Events
42,270
Code
391.41(a)
Code System
FMCSR
BASIC Category
Driver Fitness
OOS Eligible
Yes
Severity Weight
7
Violation Group
BASIC 3
Total Events
42,270
Carriers Cited
35,087

Violation Description

Driver does not meet physical qualification requirements for operating a commercial motor vehicle.

About This Violation Code

Code 391.41(a) falls under the Driver Fitness BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS). It carries a severity weight of 7 (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 391.41 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

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Events (all time)
42,270
OOS Events
6,861
OOS Rate
16.2%
Top State (180d)
North Carolina
497 events

Top Enforcing States

Where 391.41(a) is most commonly cited (last 180 days)

1.North Carolina
497
OOS 94.8%

Click a state to see roadside inspection activity, top stations, and carrier profiles in that jurisdiction.

Citation Trend (12 months)

Monthly count of 391.41(a) citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.

93
Apr
59
May
62
Jun
97
Jul
97
Aug
99
Sep
88
Oct
96
Nov
84
Dec
107
Jan
64
Feb
107
Mar
8
Apr

Most Active Stations

Inspection stations citing 391.41(a) most often (last 180 days)

1.95
23
OOS 100.0%
2.HALIFAX WEIGH STATION, I-95, N
13
OOS 100.0%
3.I-95
13
OOS 100.0%
4.HALIFAX WEIGH STATION, I-95, S
13
OOS 100.0%
5.STATESVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-4
11
OOS 100.0%
6.74
10
OOS 100.0%
7.VANCE COUNTY, I-85, S
9
OOS 100.0%
8.CUMBERLAND COUNTY, I-95, S
9
OOS 100.0%
9.GRANVILLE COUNTY, I-85, N
9
OOS 100.0%
10.UNION
8
OOS 0.0%

Often Cited Together

Other violations commonly found on the same inspection (last 90 days)

383.23A285 co-occurrences396.17C51 co-occurrences392.2FT44 co-occurrences392.2RG30 co-occurrences393.9TS27 co-occurrences390.21(b)25 co-occurrences393.4325 co-occurrences393.95A17 co-occurrences393.95F14 co-occurrences393.75A312 co-occurrences

Citation patterns suggest related root causes (e.g., HOS violations paired with logbook errors).

Top Carriers Cited

Ranked by frequency • 35,087 carriers total • Page 1 of 1404

Top Carriers with 391.41(a) Violations

Showing 25 of 35,087

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Top Carriers with 391.41(a) Violations
#CarrierUSDOT# Violations
#1FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION8687656
#2UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC2180034
#3KEYSTONE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES INC77875227
#4COMPASS GROUP USA INC13250422
#5TRUGREEN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP34230522
#6HOME EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE LLC271470121
#7VESTIS SERVICES LLC22170719
#8AARON'S LLC36317
#9UNIFIRST CORPORATION6390417
#10DRIVERDO LLC284152215
#11RYDER TRUCK RENTAL INC1613015
#12PENSKE TRUCK LEASING CO LP32757414
#13BLESSING EAGLE LLC393508012
#14AITANAS TRANSPORT LLC413555212
#15MILLENNIUM INC252918512
#16ROLLING FRITO LAY SALES LP92615012
#17MARIANI ENTERPRISES LLC75854411
#18JES CONSTRUCTION LLC101980911
#19INSULATION BY COHEN'S LLC306403211
#20AVI FOOD SYSTEMS INC32080511
#21UNITED RENTALS NORTH AMERICA INC89974811
#22ALABAMA FOUNDATION SPECIALISTS OF BIRMINGHAM INC160770210
#23PILO CONSTRUCTION LLC319568810
#24IMAGE FIRST HEALTHCARE LAUNDRY SPECIALISTS LLC159212010
#25PUERTO RICO SUPPLIES GROUP LLC399836910

Recent Inspections

Latest inspections where 391.41(a) was cited • 42,270 total events • Page 1 of 1691

Recent Inspections with 391.41(a)

Showing 25 of 42,270

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Recent Inspections with 391.41(a)
DateReport #StateLevelOOS
Apr 2, 202687486437NCLevel 2Yes
Apr 2, 202687485858NCLevel 1Yes
Apr 2, 202687486513NCLevel 1Yes
Apr 2, 202687486447NCLevel 2Yes
Apr 1, 202687486205NCLevel 3Yes
Apr 1, 202687485950NCLevel 3Yes
Apr 1, 202687486247NCLevel 3Yes
Apr 1, 202687486237NCLevel 1Yes
Mar 31, 202687460177NCLevel 1Yes
Mar 31, 202687459896NCLevel 3Yes
Mar 31, 202687460026NCLevel 3Yes
Mar 31, 202687460064NCLevel 3No
Mar 31, 202687460183NCLevel 3Yes
Mar 31, 202687460198NCLevel 1Yes
Mar 31, 202687460220NCLevel 1Yes
Mar 31, 202687459801NCLevel 3Yes
Mar 30, 202687438702NCLevel 1Yes
Mar 30, 202687452993NCLevel 1Yes
Mar 29, 202687438789NCLevel 2Yes
Mar 28, 202687432603NCLevel 2Yes
Mar 28, 202687432240NCLevel 2Yes
Mar 27, 202687432277NCLevel 1Yes
Mar 27, 202687432504NCLevel 1Yes
Mar 27, 202687432192NCLevel 1Yes
Mar 27, 202687432521NCLevel 2Yes

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspections and Violations
Updated 3 months ago
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 CFR)
Unknown freshness

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