392.5A1 — Driver consuming an intoxicating beverage within 4 hours before operating a motor vehicle
FMCSA violation code under Controlled Substances/Alcohol. 7 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: N/A.
Violation Description
Driver consuming an intoxicating beverage within 4 hours before operating a motor vehicle
About This Violation Code
Code 392.5A1 falls under the Controlled Substances/Alcohol BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS).
When this violation is cited during a roadside inspection, it contributes to the carrier's Controlled Substances/Alcohol 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 392.5A1 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
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Where 392.5A1 is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
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Citation Trend (12 months)
Monthly count of 392.5A1 citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.
Most Active Stations
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Often Cited Together
Other violations commonly found on the same inspection (last 90 days)
Citation patterns suggest related root causes (e.g., HOS violations paired with logbook errors).
Top Carriers Cited
Ranked by frequency • 7 carriers total
Top Carriers with 392.5A1 Violations
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | SAV EXPRESS INC | 2305141 | 1 |
| #2 | GTS TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION | 1870373 | 1 |
| #3 | PATRIOT CRANE AND RIGGING LLC | 2344456 | 1 |
| #4 | SOLDIER TRUCKING LLC | 1460059 | 1 |
| #5 | K & B TRANSPORTATION INC | 320526 | 1 |
| #6 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | 1 |
| #7 | HOGAN DEDICATED SERVICES LLC | 1137660 | 1 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 392.5A1 was cited • 7 total events