FMCSR 392.25-FPDCT: Unsafe Driving Citation Q&A

No. Across our 13 million inspection records, 392.25-FPDCT has never resulted in an out-of-service order—the OOS rate is 0.0%. However, this code is not OOS-eligible under FMCSR rules, so even if you're cited, your truck stays in service. Compare that to the national average OOS rate of 31.4% across all FMCSR codes; this violation falls well below that threshold.

392.25-FPDCT is extremely rare. Our records show only 1 citation for this code all-time, ranking it #2796 out of 3,036 FMCSR codes by enforcement volume. Its peer codes in the Unsafe Driving category—like 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) with 1,208,164 citations and a 0.8% OOS rate—see vastly more enforcement. The rarity of 392.25-FPDCT suggests it targets a very specific, narrowly defined violation.

Right now:

1. Document the citation details — get the inspector's name, badge number, citation date, and exact violation description.
2. Review the violation language — understand precisely what conduct or condition triggered the citation.
3. Inspect your vehicle — if the citation relates to equipment or condition, photograph the current state.
4. Contact your carrier/safety manager — report the citation and any corrective action you've taken.
5. Review your logbook and HOS — if fatigue or illness was the basis, confirm your compliance.
6. Keep all records — you may need these for a DataQs challenge or future audits.

Yes, you can challenge a citation through the FMCSA's DataQs RDR (Roadside Data Review) process. The strength of your contest depends on the type of finding: if the inspector documented a violation based on a false premise, incomplete inspection, or clerical error, you have grounds to challenge it. Gather evidence supporting your position—photos, logbooks, maintenance records, or witness statements. Submit your challenge within the DataQs timeline with clear documentation. The rarity of this code (only 1 citation on record) may work in your favor if you can show the finding was erroneous or the violation was misclassified.

Our records show 1 all-time citation for 392.25-FPDCT. It was issued to GOARCHI INC (USDOT 2066771). The vehicle was cited on a Great Dane or Kenworth trailer (both makes appear in the dataset with 1 citation each). Since only one citation exists in our 13 million-record database, this violation is exceptionally rare and may reflect a very specific enforcement issue or a limited scenario.

This code is virtually dormant. Across our 13 million inspections, there have been 0 citations in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 90 days. The only citation on record is historical (1 all-time). This suggests either the violation is no longer actively enforced, the underlying condition is extremely rare in the field, or the citation category has been consolidated or replaced. If you're facing this citation now, it may signal an unusual or novel enforcement pattern.

CSA point values are not tracked in our enforcement database; the FMCSA assigns points based on violation severity and your carrier's profile. However, because 392.25-FPDCT has a 0.0% out-of-service rate and is not OOS-eligible, it is classified as a lower-severity violation. You should contact your carrier's compliance officer or check your CSA records directly to see the exact points assigned. The rarity of this citation means it may not carry the weight of more commonly cited Unsafe Driving violations like 392.2.

Our data does not break down the single 392.25-FPDCT citation by state. With only 1 citation in our entire 13 million-record database, geographic patterns cannot be established. If you need to understand enforcement risk by location, focus instead on peer codes in the Unsafe Driving category—392.2 and its variants show millions of citations and reveal regional enforcement intensity. Contact your state's CVSA office for local-level details on this specific code.