392.9B3-DFRCLS — Driver - Failing to reexamine the CMV's cargo and its load securement devices during the course of transportation and make any necessary adjustments.
FMCSA violation code under Unsafe Driving. 323 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: N/A.
Violation Description
Driver - Failing to reexamine the CMV's cargo and its load securement devices during the course of transportation and make any necessary adjustments.
About This Violation Code
Code 392.9B3-DFRCLS 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 392.9B3 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Enforcing States
Where 392.9B3-DFRCLS is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
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Citation Trend (12 months)
Monthly count of 392.9B3-DFRCLS citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.
Most Active Stations
Inspection stations citing 392.9B3-DFRCLS most often (last 180 days)
Often Cited Together
Other violations commonly found on the same inspection (last 90 days)
Citation patterns suggest related root causes (e.g., HOS violations paired with logbook errors).
Top Carriers Cited
Ranked by frequency • 314 carriers total • Page 1 of 13
Top Carriers with 392.9B3-DFRCLS Violations
Showing 25 of 314
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | 3 |
| #2 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | 3 |
| #3 | R G MOTORS TRANSPORT LLC | 3126229 | 2 |
| #4 | PGT TRUCKING INC | 192897 | 2 |
| #5 | ROEHL TRANSPORT INC | 74481 | 2 |
| #6 | D&D TRANSPORTING LLC | 3106896 | 2 |
| #7 | SYSTEM TRANSPORT INC | 27935 | 2 |
| #8 | METRO SITE INC | 916165 | 1 |
| #9 | LEONARD BOWLES JR INC | 4264969 | 1 |
| #10 | EBM PERFORMANCE INC | 3429845 | 1 |
| #11 | RELIABLE AUTO HAIL REPAIR LLC | 4196927 | 1 |
| #12 | J A CARDINAL RIDGE TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3682300 | 1 |
| #13 | TKP ENTERPRISES LLC | 4284737 | 1 |
| #14 | PAPENFUSS TRUCKING INC | 2362232 | 1 |
| #15 | JOHN O COOK INC | 813502 | 1 |
| #16 | N E FLOOR PREP INC | 3187149 | 1 |
| #17 | GREER TANK & WELDING INC | 200556 | 1 |
| #18 | WEABER INC | 2347747 | 1 |
| #19 | LEVESQUE'S EXCAVATION INC | 745786 | 1 |
| #20 | KENNEDY LOGGING INC | 1717303 | 1 |
| #21 | RAINEY BROS INC | 2048302 | 1 |
| #22 | RDS TRUCKING LLC | 1726190 | 1 |
| #23 | DKC VILLALBA TRUCKING LLC | 3209980 | 1 |
| #24 | D W NICHOLSON CORPORATION | 2645271 | 1 |
| #25 | HATHORNE CONSTRUCTION LLC | 3849162 | 1 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 392.9B3-DFRCLS was cited • 323 total events • Page 1 of 13
Recent Inspections with 392.9B3-DFRCLS
Showing 25 of 323
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 87478107 | MI | Level 2 | No |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 87432943 | CT | Level 2 | No |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 87405734 | AL | Level 3 | No |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 87413244 | PA | Level 2 | No |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 87408276 | OK | Level 2 | No |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 87421357 | MI | Level 3 | No |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 87339350 | WV | Level 2 | No |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 87377608 | MN | Level 3 | No |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 87353847 | MN | Level 3 | No |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 87369665 | OR | Level 2 | No |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 87307540 | TN | Level 1 | No |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 87341311 | NV | Level 2 | No |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 87382939 | VT | Level 2 | No |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 87305210 | CA | Level 1 | Yes |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 87279600 | FL | Level 3 | No |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 87296637 | VA | Level 3 | No |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 87288150 | GA | Level 3 | No |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 87234681 | CT | Level 2 | No |
| Mar 5, 2026 | 87232733 | CO | Level 1 | No |
| Mar 4, 2026 | 87212062 | SD | Level 1 | No |
| Mar 4, 2026 | 87223051 | VA | Level 3 | No |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 87237087 | WA | Level 1 | No |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 87207840 | CA | Level 2 | No |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 87204141 | PA | Level 2 | No |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 87179571 | MA | Level 2 | No |