391.45(a) — No medical exam certificate
FMCSA violation code under Driver Fitness. 71 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 6. Out-of-service eligible.
Violation Description
Driver operating without a valid medical examination certificate on file.
About This Violation Code
Code 391.45(a) falls under the Driver Fitness BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS). It carries a severity weight of 6 (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 391.45 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Carriers Cited
Ranked by frequency • 70 carriers total • Page 1 of 3
Top Carriers with 391.45(a) Violations
Showing 25 of 70
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | MARYLAND TREE EXPERTS | 3304931 | 2 |
| #2 | MURPHY TRUCKING INC | 1728159 | 1 |
| #3 | W B MASON CO INC | 348981 | 1 |
| #4 | FREELINE TRUCKING LLC | 3289139 | 1 |
| #5 | SUNSHINE ON U 2 LTD | 3692728 | 1 |
| #6 | TOW GEEKS LLC | 3347505 | 1 |
| #7 | LEE BANKS & ASSOCIATES | 495487 | 1 |
| #8 | NORTHERN MICHIGAN WELL SERVICES | 1841797 | 1 |
| #9 | CRIPPS FONTAINE EXCAVATING INCORPORATED | 1527783 | 1 |
| #10 | MIDWAY AMUSEMENTS LLC | 1283548 | 1 |
| #11 | AIRPORT COURIER SERVICE LLC | 3851477 | 1 |
| #12 | IRRIGATION SOLUTIONS LLC | 3261485 | 1 |
| #13 | PROHOE MFG LLC | 2437506 | 1 |
| #14 | START MOVING LLC | 3028273 | 1 |
| #15 | GRAY & SON INC | 988991 | 1 |
| #16 | BP FREIGHT LLC | 4108065 | 1 |
| #17 | CAPE HOME LANDSCAPING INC | 3410048 | 1 |
| #18 | GM & SONS INC | 1639182 | 1 |
| #19 | JLC TRANSPORT LLC | 3924092 | 1 |
| #20 | BRYAN SMITH | 1326665 | 1 |
| #21 | JIM'S RECYCLING INC | 1582955 | 1 |
| #22 | PETROLEUM RECOVERY AND REMEDIATION MANAGEMENT INC | 776517 | 1 |
| #23 | CONTOUR LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION INC | 3432330 | 1 |
| #24 | JACOB & TOWING LLC | 3481826 | 1 |
| #25 | SIGOURNEY EXPRESS LLC | 4247063 | 1 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 391.45(a) was cited • 71 total events • Page 1 of 3
Recent Inspections with 391.45(a)
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| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82909046 | MD | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82910441 | OK | Level 1 | Yes |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82910554 | OK | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82908339 | MA | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82908543 | MD | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82909196 | NH | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82900186 | NV | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82910535 | OK | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82887873 | OK | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82886863 | MD | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82909097 | ME | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82900118 | MI | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82900078 | MI | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82886735 | MD | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82886587 | MA | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82908703 | MD | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82877355 | MD | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82890050 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82888217 | MI | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82888182 | MI | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82888160 | MI | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82888078 | KS | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82886610 | MA | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82881854 | CA | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82879566 | OK | Level 3 | No |