392.10A5-RRC: Railroad Crossing Hazmat Citation Q&A

No. Across our 13 million+ inspection records, the 0.0% out-of-service rate for 392.10A5-RRC means no driver cited with this violation has been placed OOS as a result. This code is not OOS-eligible under FMCSA rules. However, compare this to the all-FMCSR average OOS rate of 31.4%—this violation sits well below the enforcement threshold for roadside removal.

This is a rare violation. Our records show only 2 all-time citations for 392.10A5-RRC, ranking it #2651 of 3,036 FMCSR codes by volume. For context, peer unsafe driving codes like 392.2 (operating while ill or fatigued) have generated over 1.2 million citations with a 0.8% OOS rate. The scarcity of 392.10A5-RRC citations suggests this specific infraction—failing to stop at a railroad crossing while transporting hazmat in an elevated temperature tank—is uncommon but taken seriously when documented.

First, document the citation details: date, location, officer name, and exact violation description. Second, request the inspection report and all photographic or video evidence from the citing officer. Third, notify your safety manager or fleet coordinator immediately. Fourth, review your company's railroad crossing procedures—failing to stop at grade crossings is a serious safety violation that can trigger additional regulatory scrutiny. Finally, preserve all dashcam, onboard, or third-party footage from the incident for potential DataQs contestation.

Yes, you can contest this citation through the DataQs RDR (Roadside Examination Dispute Resolution) process. However, success depends on the evidence. If the citation is based on observations of your actual behavior—failing to stop—you will need clear documentation (dashcam footage, witness statements, crossing records) that contradicts the officer's finding. If it rests on equipment inspection or paperwork, documentation errors are more easily contestable. Submit within the DataQs deadline and reference the specific violation code and date.

Across the last 180 days, our records show 392.10A5-RRC citations concentrated in Ohio, with 1 citation and a 0.0% OOS rate. The extremely low volume across all states reflects how uncommon this violation is. Only 2 citations exist in our entire 13 million+ record database, so geographic trends are minimal. This suggests the violation is enforced only when hazmat tanker drivers genuinely fail to stop at grade crossings—a serious but infrequent occurrence.

Moderately urgent, but not due to OOS risk. Over the last 90 days, our records show zero citations for 392.10A5-RRC, indicating enforcement is sporadic. However, the violation itself—failing to stop at a railroad crossing—poses extreme safety risk to the public and your cargo. Review and audit your railroad crossing procedures immediately. Retrain on stopping requirements for hazmat elevated temperature cargo tanks. The citation signals a procedural failure, not an equipment defect, so corrective action is behavioral and procedural.

This is a driver violation tied to driver behavior (failing to stop). However, it reflects on both the driver record and the carrier's safety program. FMCSA ties unsafe driving violations to the carrier's Safety Management and Unsafe Driving BASICs under the CSA system. A single citation carries less weight than patterns, but your carrier's safety management practices are also scrutinized. Ensure your company has documented railroad crossing procedures, hazmat-specific training, and compliance verification.

Our records show two carriers cited for 392.10A5-RRC: Connecticut Bulk Transport LLC (USDOT 389195) and Ginnever Trucking Inc (USDOT 828634), each with 1 citation. These represent 100% of all enforced instances in our 13 million+ inspection database. The concentration among two specific bulk transport carriers suggests the violation is enforcement-rare but occurs within carrier populations that handle elevated temperature hazmat cargo regularly. If you work for either carrier, review their crossing procedures with management.