392.82 — Texting while driving
FMCSA violation code under Unsafe Driving. 2,827 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 10. Out-of-service eligible.
Violation Description
Using an electronic device to manually enter data or read text messages while driving a commercial motor vehicle.
About This Violation Code
Code 392.82 falls under the Unsafe Driving BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS). It carries a severity weight of 10 (scale 1-10, higher = more severe). This violation is Out-of-Service eligible, meaning the driver or vehicle may be placed out of service at roadside when cited.
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 392.82 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Carriers Cited
Ranked by frequency • 2,491 carriers total • Page 1 of 100
Top Carriers with 392.82 Violations
Showing 25 of 2,491
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | 19 |
| #2 | WERNER ENTERPRISES INC | 53467 | 16 |
| #3 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | 15 |
| #4 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | 15 |
| #5 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | 15 |
| #6 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | 13 |
| #7 | GREENWOOD MOTOR LINES INC | 63391 | 11 |
| #8 | NEW BERN TRANSPORT CORPORATION | 692947 | 9 |
| #9 | US XPRESS INC | 303024 | 7 |
| #10 | ATLAS VAN LINES INC | 125550 | 7 |
| #11 | AVERITT EXPRESS INC | 36684 | 6 |
| #12 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | 6 |
| #13 | COVENANT TRANSPORT LLC | 273818 | 6 |
| #14 | MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD | 74432 | 6 |
| #15 | DEALERS CHOICE TRUCKAWAY SYSTEM INC | 255166 | 5 |
| #16 | STG DRAYAGE LLC | 688143 | 4 |
| #17 | ESTES EXPRESS LINES | 121018 | 4 |
| #18 | TOTAL TRANSPORTATION OF MISSISSIPPI LLC | 434467 | 4 |
| #19 | DS SERVICES OF AMERICA INC | 155682 | 4 |
| #20 | CONTRACT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS CO | 188891 | 3 |
| #21 | TRYTIME TRANSPORT LLC | 1994664 | 3 |
| #22 | SAVANNAH RIVER LOGISTICS LLC | 2023162 | 3 |
| #23 | KLLM TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC | 154237 | 3 |
| #24 | SMYRNA READY MIX CONCRETE LLC | 1738904 | 3 |
| #25 | STAFFORD TRANSPORT OF MICHIGAN INC | 2323865 | 3 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 392.82 was cited • 2,827 total events • Page 1 of 114
Recent Inspections with 392.82
Showing 25 of 2,827
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82906216 | UT | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82908409 | MA | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82906651 | WA | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82907969 | UT | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82907936 | PA | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82906114 | UT | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82910568 | IA | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82910563 | IA | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 12, 2024 | 82897673 | MO | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 12, 2024 | 82897180 | WA | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 12, 2024 | 82897177 | WA | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82907209 | VA | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82896353 | OH | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82882887 | CT | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82894464 | WA | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82894338 | PA | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82896356 | OH | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82907464 | SC | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82900049 | MI | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82886539 | MA | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82887917 | IA | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82892131 | PA | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82886538 | MA | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82897299 | GA | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82894936 | WI | Level 2 | No |