392.16(b) — Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)
FMCSA violation code under Unsafe Driving. 4,329 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 3.
Violation Description
A driver who operates a commercial motor vehicle that has a seat belt assembly installed at the driver's seat shall not drive without properly restraining himself/herself.
About This Violation Code
Code 392.16(b) falls under the Unsafe Driving BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS). It carries a severity weight of 3 (scale 1-10, higher = more severe).
When this violation is cited during a roadside inspection, it contributes to the carrier's Unsafe Driving 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 392.16 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Carriers Cited
Ranked by frequency • 3,781 carriers total • Page 1 of 152
Top Carriers with 392.16(b) Violations
Showing 25 of 3,781
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | BUILDER SERVICES GROUP INC | 572263 | 17 |
| #2 | HOME EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE LLC | 2714701 | 13 |
| #3 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | 10 |
| #4 | COVENANT TRANSPORT LLC | 273818 | 9 |
| #5 | US XPRESS INC | 303024 | 8 |
| #6 | BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPES LLC | 362827 | 6 |
| #7 | ASPLUNDH TREE EXPERT LLC | 101328 | 6 |
| #8 | ALLIED VAN LINES INC | 76235 | 6 |
| #9 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | 6 |
| #10 | ROOFLINE INC | 739235 | 6 |
| #11 | ATLAS VAN LINES INC | 125550 | 6 |
| #12 | SE INDEPENDENT DELIVERY SERVICES INC | 842212 | 6 |
| #13 | PIECE OF CAKE MOVING + STORAGE LLC | 3066988 | 6 |
| #14 | MY 3 SONS MOVING LLC | 2934159 | 6 |
| #15 | AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL LAUNDRY INC | 497214 | 5 |
| #16 | URISTA TRUCKING LLC | 3444906 | 5 |
| #17 | SLB FREIGHTAGE INC | 3212251 | 5 |
| #18 | AMAZON CONCRETE INC | 1537576 | 5 |
| #19 | PERFORM CONCRETE INC | 535060 | 5 |
| #20 | UNITED VAN LINES LLC | 77949 | 5 |
| #21 | AARON'S LLC | 363 | 4 |
| #22 | STAIRHOPPER MOVERS LLC | 1696867 | 4 |
| #23 | MAYFLOWER TRANSIT LLC | 125563 | 4 |
| #24 | PANICHI HOLDING CORPORATION | 491253 | 4 |
| #25 | SOUTHERN GLAZER'S WINE AND SPIRITS LLC | 420647 | 4 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 392.16(b) was cited • 4,329 total events • Page 1 of 174
Recent Inspections with 392.16(b)
Showing 25 of 4,329
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82910544 | OK | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82908409 | MA | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82909799 | KY | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82896188 | MD | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82904482 | GU | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82908362 | MA | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82908495 | MD | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82908337 | MA | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 13, 2024 | 82905712 | CO | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 12, 2024 | 82897663 | MO | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82885549 | SD | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82899652 | IA | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82898523 | NH | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82894825 | CO | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82891968 | CO | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82881833 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82886785 | MD | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82890221 | CA | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82887939 | IA | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82876406 | SD | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82878131 | KY | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82879631 | OK | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82882050 | CA | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82895159 | WI | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82893264 | IL | Level 2 | No |