What happens after a 392.6-MC citation for scheduling excessive speed. Direct answers backed by 13M+ inspection records.
Ranks #2,259 of 3,146 FMCSR codes by citation frequency • OOS rate of 0.0% is below the FMCSR-wide average of 33.3%.
Carrier - Motor carrier schedule a driver(s) to operate a CMV in excess of speed limits.
Direct answers grounded in TruckCodex inspection data
No. Across our inspection database, 392.6-MC citations result in an out-of-service rate of 0.0%—all 8 all-time citations were not placed out of service. This is significantly lower than the 31.4% OOS rate across all FMCSR codes. You will receive a citation, but your truck will remain in operation.
392.6-MC is a carrier-level violation that applies when a motor carrier schedules a driver to operate a CMV in excess of speed limits. This is assigned to your company's record, not yours as the driver. If you were cited alongside this code, verify the inspection record—it may also list driver-specific violations that apply to you directly.
The FMCSR system does not assign a fixed point value to individual violations. CSA points depend on the severity weight assigned by FMCSA at the time of the inspection, not the code alone. Request your inspection report from your carrier or FMCSA to confirm the point assignment on your record.
Relative to other unsafe driving codes, 392.6-MC is infrequent. Our records show only 8 all-time citations with a 0.0% OOS rate. By contrast, 392.2-SLLS2 (Speeding 6-10 mph over limit) has 72,337 citations but also a 0.0% OOS rate. However, 392.6-MC targets carrier dispatch decisions, making it a policy-level issue rather than a driver behavior issue.
Over the last 180 days, our records show 2 citations in Mississippi and 0 in other tracked states. This is a very rare citation nationally—ranked #2269 out of 3,036 FMCSR codes by overall citation volume. Geographic distribution is minimal in available data.
This is a low-urgency citation in terms of enforcement action. We recorded 2 citations in the last 90 days, 3 in the last 12 months, and zero out-of-service placements all-time. However, if your carrier is scheduling drivers to exceed speed limits as a pattern, that is a safety and legal risk for your company. Work with your fleet manager to review dispatch practices.
Yes. FMCSA's DataQs (Identification of Incorrect Records) process allows you or your carrier to challenge violations if the inspection record is factually inaccurate. Gather evidence: your logbook, GPS records, or dispatch instructions that contradict the citation. File through FMCSA's DataQs portal with your USDOT number. Contestation is most successful when you have documentation that refutes the finding.
Where 392.6-MC is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
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Census, SAFER, SMS, Licensing & Insurance (L&I), roadside inspections, crashes, and authority history.
Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).
Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.
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