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392.8 — Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment

FMCSA violation code under Unsafe Driving. 12,184 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: N/A.

Severity Weight
N/A
OOS Eligible
No
BASIC Category
Unsafe Driving
Total Events
12,184
Code
392.8
Code System
FMCSR
BASIC Category
Unsafe Driving
OOS Eligible
No
Severity Weight
N/A
Violation Group
—
Total Events
12,184
Carriers Cited
10,195

Violation Description

Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment

About This Violation Code

Code 392.8 falls under the Unsafe Driving BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS).

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 392.8 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

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Events (all time)
12,184
OOS Events
1
OOS Rate
0.0%
Top State (180d)
Texas
682 events

Top Enforcing States

Where 392.8 is most commonly cited (last 180 days)

1.Texas
682
OOS 0.0%
2.Iowa
123
OOS 0.0%
3.Illinois
71
OOS 0.0%
4.North Carolina
25
OOS 0.0%
5.New Mexico
13
OOS 0.0%
6.Kentucky
3
OOS 0.0%

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

Citation Trend (12 months)

Monthly count of 392.8 citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.

85
Apr
217
May
186
Jun
230
Jul
196
Aug
180
Sep
205
Oct
165
Nov
174
Dec
180
Jan
170
Feb
138
Mar
5
Apr

Most Active Stations

Inspection stations citing 392.8 most often (last 180 days)

1.VETERANS POE
40
OOS 0.0%
2.45 - HWY 218 NB MM 29 PILOT GR
30
OOS 0.0%
3.IH-0030 IN DALLAS CO. (32-64)
25
OOS 0.0%
4.CAMINO REAL POE
18
OOS 0.0%
5.I-64
18
OOS 0.0%
6.US-0385 IN ECTOR CO. (338-370)
16
OOS 0.0%
7.FM-1788 IN MIDLAND CO. (316-34
15
OOS 0.0%
8.322M FM1379
14
OOS 0.0%
9.IH-0035 IN HILL CO. (357-370)
14
OOS 0.0%
10.US-0075 IN COLLIN CO. (226-256
12
OOS 0.0%

Often Cited Together

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

393.9271 co-occurrences393.95A225 co-occurrences392.2RG174 co-occurrences393.95F154 co-occurrences396.17C133 co-occurrences393.7890 co-occurrences393.48A84 co-occurrences393.1177 co-occurrences393.9TS58 co-occurrences393.55E57 co-occurrences

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

Top Carriers Cited

Ranked by frequency • 10,195 carriers total • Page 1 of 408

Top Carriers with 392.8 Violations

Showing 25 of 10,195

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Top Carriers with 392.8 Violations
#CarrierUSDOT# Violations
#1UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC2180021
#2BUOYANT ENERGY LLC334309119
#3GM OILFIELD AND TRUCKING SERVICES LLC238156716
#4ACH SERVICES LLC322240013
#5SHEPHERD ENERGY SERVICES LLC382786212
#6JW PARKER INC243294311
#7OIL TECH CONSTRUCTION LLC238837511
#8WESTERN EXPRESS INC51141211
#9WEST TEXAS TRUCK SOLUTION LLC428711611
#10A 1 DISPOSAL SERVICE INC200344911
#11SHORELINE ENERGY SERVICES LLC297616110
#12COVENANT TRUCKING LLC319539710
#13BLACK DROP TRUCKING LLC35539509
#14TRANSPORTE INTERNACIONAL LOPEZ OCHOA SA DE C V10419079
#15TOC TRUCKING LLC21258439
#16EVANS DELIVERY COMPANY INC381119
#17SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC542839
#18AUTOTRANSPORTE CA-RI SA DE CV17592469
#19SALGADO TRANSPORTS LLC35295048
#20DARKHORSE ENERGY SERVICES LLC33565028
#21SPUR VACUUM TRUCKS LLC22737298
#22MORETON TRUCKING LLC24251348
#23SOLIZ OPTIMUM TRANSPORTS INC30261458
#24MULHOLLAND ENERGY SERVICES LLC24441728
#25AUTOLINEAS PERZA SA DE CV33469398

Recent Inspections

Latest inspections where 392.8 was cited • 12,184 total events • Page 1 of 488

Recent Inspections with 392.8

Showing 25 of 12,184

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Recent Inspections with 392.8
DateReport #StateLevelOOS
Apr 1, 202687477672ILLevel 1No
Apr 1, 202687477642ILLevel 1No
Apr 1, 202687477439IALevel 2No
Apr 1, 202687477440IALevel 2No
Apr 1, 202687477673ILLevel 1No
Mar 31, 202687487850TXLevel 2No
Mar 31, 202687468893TXLevel 2No
Mar 30, 202687453473ILLevel 1No
Mar 30, 202687453173IALevel 2No
Mar 30, 202687467089TXLevel 2No
Mar 30, 202687453110IALevel 2No
Mar 30, 202687453109IALevel 2No
Mar 28, 202687469096TXLevel 2No
Mar 28, 202687479182TXLevel 2No
Mar 28, 202687453404IALevel 1No
Mar 27, 202687479020TXLevel 1No
Mar 27, 202687466843TXLevel 1No
Mar 26, 202687466907TXLevel 2No
Mar 26, 202687442732TXLevel 2No
Mar 26, 202687441649TXLevel 2No
Mar 26, 202687440928TXLevel 2No
Mar 26, 202687420730IALevel 2No
Mar 25, 202687423030TXLevel 1No
Mar 25, 202687408611IALevel 1No
Mar 25, 202687440923TXLevel 2No

Data sources & freshness

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

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