392.9(a) — Operating without proper operating authority
FMCSA violation code under General/Admin. 8,469 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 8. Out-of-service eligible.
Violation Description
Operating a CMV for-hire without the required operating authority from FMCSA.
About This Violation Code
Code 392.9(a) falls under the General/Admin BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS). It carries a severity weight of 8 (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 General/Admin 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 392.9 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Carriers Cited
Ranked by frequency • 7,419 carriers total • Page 1 of 297
Top Carriers with 392.9(a) Violations
Showing 25 of 7,419
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | 12 |
| #2 | ROOFLINE INC | 739235 | 12 |
| #3 | STARR OILFIELD SERVICES LLC | 1740624 | 11 |
| #4 | GREENWOOD MOTOR LINES INC | 63391 | 10 |
| #5 | P&S TRANSPORTATION LLC | 1243338 | 9 |
| #6 | LAGCO INC | 703875 | 8 |
| #7 | WHITE CAP LP | 618907 | 8 |
| #8 | TEXA LLC | 3065967 | 7 |
| #9 | MAVERICK LOGISTICS SERVICES LLC | 3273489 | 7 |
| #10 | EPIFANIO CORDERO GAYTAN | 1642382 | 6 |
| #11 | CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS INC | 277907 | 6 |
| #12 | SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC | 29124 | 6 |
| #13 | GRASSY LAWNS LLC | 2832583 | 6 |
| #14 | LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC | 97235 | 6 |
| #15 | PENSKE LOGISTICS LLC | 268015 | 6 |
| #16 | GT EXPRESS INC | 2472326 | 6 |
| #17 | A & A LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING INC | 1921548 | 6 |
| #18 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC | 3330935 | 6 |
| #19 | CIRQUE SHOW & EQUIPMENT LLC | 2595716 | 6 |
| #20 | BEACON SALES ACQUISITION INC | 31386 | 6 |
| #21 | CATZ PROJECT SERVICES INC | 3351082 | 5 |
| #22 | PACE SUPPLY CORP | 2653751 | 5 |
| #23 | TFORCE FREIGHT INC | 121058 | 5 |
| #24 | BLAIR LOGISTICS LLC | 1941086 | 5 |
| #25 | MAX CARGO LLC | 3055122 | 5 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 392.9(a) was cited • 8,469 total events • Page 1 of 339
Recent Inspections with 392.9(a)
Showing 25 of 8,469
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82910433 | NC | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82897814 | UT | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82899302 | NC | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82910464 | OK | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82899123 | NC | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82898852 | KY | Level 1 | Yes |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82901377 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82888537 | PA | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82911953 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82878131 | KY | Level 1 | Yes |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82897459 | AR | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82877817 | VT | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82881455 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82897400 | MO | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82881839 | CA | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82880298 | MI | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82867654 | KY | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82872676 | CA | Level 3 | Yes |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82867480 | AL | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82867558 | KY | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82871364 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82856332 | MA | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82905864 | NY | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82866871 | MD | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82888879 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |