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392.2DL — Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued

FMCSA violation code under Unsafe Driving. 1,100 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 8.

Severity Weight
8
OOS Eligible
No
BASIC Category
Unsafe Driving
Total Events
1,100
Code
392.2DL
Code System
FMCSR
BASIC Category
Unsafe Driving
OOS Eligible
No
Severity Weight
8
Violation Group
—
Total Events
1,100
Carriers Cited
1,024

Violation Description

Operating a commercial motor vehicle while the driver's ability or alertness is so impaired through fatigue, illness, or any other cause as to make it unsafe for the driver to begin or continue to operate the vehicle.

About This Violation Code

Code 392.2DL falls under the Unsafe Driving BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS). It carries a severity weight of 8 (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 392.2DL in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

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Events (all time)
1,100
OOS Events
282
OOS Rate
25.6%
Top State (180d)
Illinois
130 events

Top Enforcing States

Where 392.2DL is most commonly cited (last 180 days)

1.Illinois
130
OOS 50.8%
2.Iowa
31
OOS 25.8%
3.North Carolina
14
OOS 7.1%
4.Kentucky
6
OOS 83.3%

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

Citation Trend (12 months)

Monthly count of 392.2DL citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.

27
Apr
78
May
60
Jun
59
Jul
45
Aug
50
Sep
33
Oct
26
Nov
31
Dec
36
Jan
37
Feb
39
Mar
1
Apr

Most Active Stations

Inspection stations citing 392.2DL most often (last 180 days)

1.I-57
9
OOS 33.3%
2.LOUISVILLE
6
OOS 83.3%
3.020 - MARION - I-57 S/B
5
OOS 100.0%
4.I-90
5
OOS 40.0%
5.I-55
4
OOS 75.0%
6.I-39
4
OOS 100.0%
7.I-80
4
OOS 75.0%
8.I-88
4
OOS 50.0%
9.031 - MARYVILLE - I-55/70 S/B
3
OOS 33.3%
10.I-64
3
OOS 0.0%

Often Cited Together

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

392.2RG23 co-occurrences393.918 co-occurrences396.17C17 co-occurrences390.21TB9 co-occurrences392.2LC7 co-occurrences393.9TS7 co-occurrences395.8A-ELD7 co-occurrences393.95A7 co-occurrences393.48A6 co-occurrences391.41A6 co-occurrences

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

Top Carriers Cited

Ranked by frequency • 1,024 carriers total • Page 1 of 41

Top Carriers with 392.2DL Violations

Showing 25 of 1,024

fmcsa-violations
Top Carriers with 392.2DL Violations
#CarrierUSDOT# Violations
#1FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION8687610
#2UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC218004
#3BAYOU BOYS TOWING LLC31664914
#4SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC2641844
#5AUTO HAUL EXPRESS LLC43293254
#6SAN JUDAS SERVICES INC34328433
#7DLB TRUCKING INC7230423
#8CHLL EXPRESS CORP43600183
#9GRAFFO MANAGEMENT CORP37664223
#10NFI INTERACTIVE LOGISTICS LLC14861682
#11FRANSUA R CORP38055172
#12MOTHERTRUCKER LLC30469682
#13KJDMCJ LANDSCAPE & GARDEN SUPPLY LLC41678952
#14GEORGE C ALLEN & SON INC17745592
#15PENSKE TRUCK LEASING CO LP3275742
#16LOGISTICS LANE EXPRESS LLC43385492
#17TRC TRANSPORT LLC24311312
#18JAROGROUP TRANSPORT COMPANY30590162
#19WESTMORE CARRIERS LLC35510702
#20JERRY SCHREINER27886092
#21ANG CARRIER INC35876762
#22WERNER ENTERPRISES INC534672
#23RICHEY GRADING & HAULING LLC14747132
#24KBJV EXPRESS CORP43594212
#25MG TRUCK REPAIR LLC43395862

Recent Inspections

Latest inspections where 392.2DL was cited • 1,100 total events • Page 1 of 44

Recent Inspections with 392.2DL

Showing 25 of 1,100

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Recent Inspections with 392.2DL
DateReport #StateLevelOOS
Apr 2, 202687486796ILLevel 3No
Mar 31, 202687465950ILLevel 1No
Mar 31, 202687466019ILLevel 3Yes
Mar 31, 202687477710ILLevel 3Yes
Mar 28, 202687432830ILLevel 3No
Mar 27, 202687429249ILLevel 1No
Mar 26, 202687420802ILLevel 2Yes
Mar 25, 202687408788ILLevel 3No
Mar 24, 202687408545IALevel 2No
Mar 24, 202687408876ILLevel 3Yes
Mar 24, 202687408502IALevel 2Yes
Mar 20, 202687370677KYLevel 1Yes
Mar 20, 202687372173ILLevel 3Yes
Mar 20, 202687372318ILLevel 2Yes
Mar 20, 202687372451ILLevel 3Yes
Mar 20, 202687371124IALevel 3Yes
Mar 19, 202687332664KYLevel 1Yes
Mar 18, 202687333827ILLevel 1No
Mar 13, 202687313579IALevel 3No
Mar 13, 202687290988ILLevel 2Yes
Mar 13, 202687290953ILLevel 2Yes
Mar 13, 202687313619IALevel 3No
Mar 12, 202687290788ILLevel 3Yes
Mar 12, 202687283696IALevel 2Yes
Mar 10, 202687262648ILLevel 1Yes

Data sources & freshness

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

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