FMCSR 392.62: Unsafe Bus Operations – Driver Q&A

No, not automatically. Across our 13 million inspection records, 392.62 citations resulted in an out-of-service order 33.3% of the time—slightly higher than the all-FMCSR average of 31.4%. Whether you're placed OOS depends on the specific unsafe condition the officer documented. Two out of three 392.62 citations we've recorded were not placed out of service, so there is a meaningful chance you'll stay in operation pending corrective action.

Immediate steps:

1. Review the citation details. Ensure the officer's description of the unsafe condition is accurate.
2. Document the condition. Take photos or video of your vehicle and any equipment mentioned.
3. Contact your carrier or safety manager. Report the citation same day so they can begin their investigation.
4. Do not operate until resolved. If you were placed out of service, your vehicle stays parked until the violation is corrected and re-inspected.
5. Request a re-inspection. Once fixed, schedule a roadside inspection to clear the out-of-service status.
6. Save all paperwork. Keep the citation, repair receipts, and re-inspection documentation together.

392.62 is rare in our database. Across 13 million inspections, we've recorded only 3 all-time citations, ranking it #2551 of 3,036 FMCSR codes. For context, the peer violation 392.2 (operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) has 1,208,164 citations with a 0.8% out-of-service rate—far more common and less likely to result in OOS placement. The 33.3% OOS rate for 392.62 suggests that when this violation is cited, the unsafe condition is typically serious enough to warrant removal from service about one-third of the time.

No. Our inspection records show zero citations for 392.62 in the last 12 months and zero in the last 90 days. The only 3 citations on record are older. This indicates the violation is either uncommon or enforcement is sporadic. If you've been cited for it, treat it as a significant outlier event rather than a trend—focus on understanding what triggered the officer's unsafe operations finding and correcting it immediately.

Yes. The DataQS (Database Quality System) process allows you or your carrier to challenge inspection findings within 90 days if you believe the citation is inaccurate or unsupported by evidence. For 392.62, document what the officer observed and provide your own evidence—maintenance records, dash camera footage, or witness statements—showing the condition was not unsafe. FMCSA will review your submission and either uphold or remove the citation from your record. DataQS challenges are your right; submit promptly after receiving the citation.

Across our 13 million inspection records, three carriers have received 392.62 citations: Sunny's Coach Services Inc (USDOT 1596211), ABC Worldwide Charters LLC (USDOT 2299981), and Supreme Ventures LLC (USDOT 2513526). Each received one citation all-time. Given the total rarity of this violation, no carrier stands out as a repeat offender, and these citations are scattered across the carrier population.

The only vehicle cited for 392.62 in our database is a VNHL (Volvo) model. With only 3 total citations on record, we cannot identify a trend by vehicle type. The violation appears to be so infrequent that it has not clustered around any particular make or model.

Both. Under FMCSA's CSA program, unsafe driving violations like 392.62 are recorded in your driver profile and your carrier's profile. The citation will appear on your Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and your carrier's SMS (Safety Management System). If you move to a new carrier, the violation stays with you. Your current and future employers will see it during safety reviews and hiring. This is why contesting an inaccurate citation quickly through DataQS matters—it affects your long-term safety record and employability.