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393.100(a) — Cargo securement - general failure

FMCSA violation code under Vehicle Maintenance. 7,111 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 7. Out-of-service eligible.

OOS Eligible
Severity Weight
7
OOS Eligible
Yes
BASIC Category
Vehicle Maintenance
Total Events
7,111
Code
393.100(a)
Code System
FMCSR
BASIC Category
Vehicle Maintenance
OOS Eligible
Yes
Severity Weight
7
Violation Group
BASIC 5
Total Events
7,111
Carriers Cited
5,390

Violation Description

Articles of cargo not properly secured to prevent shifting, falling, or cargo loss.

About This Violation Code

Code 393.100(a) falls under the Vehicle Maintenance BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS). It carries a severity weight of 7 (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 Vehicle Maintenance 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 393.100 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

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Events (all time)
7,111
OOS Events
6,487
OOS Rate
91.2%
Top State (180d)
Texas
769 events

Top Enforcing States

Where 393.100(a) is most commonly cited (last 180 days)

1.Texas
769
OOS 88.8%
2.North Carolina
165
OOS 96.4%

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

Citation Trend (12 months)

Monthly count of 393.100(a) citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.

99
Apr
197
May
186
Jun
215
Jul
182
Aug
199
Sep
196
Oct
189
Nov
166
Dec
155
Jan
180
Feb
156
Mar
4
Apr

Most Active Stations

Inspection stations citing 393.100(a) most often (last 180 days)

1.IH-0820 IN TARRANT CO. (0-34)
22
OOS 54.5%
2.IH-0030 IN DALLAS CO. (32-64)
19
OOS 94.7%
3.SH-0225 IN HARRIS CO. (686-700
16
OOS 100.0%
4.US-0067 IN ELLIS CO. (424-434)
12
OOS 100.0%
5.SAMPSON COUNTY, CLINTON
12
OOS 83.3%
6.US-0287 IN ELLIS CO. (484-520)
12
OOS 75.0%
7.IH-0030 IN TARRANT CO. (2-31)
10
OOS 80.0%
8.SAMPSON COUNTY, FAISON
10
OOS 100.0%
9.INDIOS POE
10
OOS 90.0%
10.SH-0249 IN HARRIS CO. (450-470
10
OOS 100.0%

Often Cited Together

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

393.9208 co-occurrences392.2RG136 co-occurrences396.17C99 co-occurrences392.2W94 co-occurrences393.47E75 co-occurrences393.45B2UV68 co-occurrences393.7865 co-occurrences393.48A60 co-occurrences393.95A58 co-occurrences393.9TS56 co-occurrences

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

Top Carriers Cited

Ranked by frequency • 5,390 carriers total • Page 1 of 216

Top Carriers with 393.100(a) Violations

Showing 25 of 5,390

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Top Carriers with 393.100(a) Violations
#CarrierUSDOT# Violations
#1MAX CARGO LLC305512234
#2DAVIS LOGISTICS LLC354457621
#3EXPLORE TRADING LLC314123421
#4COVENANT TRUCKING LLC319539719
#5TOP NOTCH TRANSIT LLC360172117
#6J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC8080617
#7GONCO LOGISTICS LLC305736214
#8J&A FREIGHT LOGISTICS LLC386400214
#9STARR OILFIELD SERVICES LLC174062414
#10WASTE INDUSTRIES USA19869613
#11ACCEL LOGISTICS INC206979612
#12FORGELINE LOGISTICS LLC381928312
#13ES EXPRESS LLC353719012
#14ENTERPRISE EXPRESS SERVICES LLC310977412
#15AMERICAN BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS SUPPLY CO INC25100012
#16ANNETT HOLDINGS INC8740911
#17M&SS TRUCKING LLC399892310
#18TEXA LLC306596710
#19MEMPHIS KNOX TRUCKING COMPANY LLC331516010
#20EAGLE RIVER ENERGY SERVICES LLC288361410
#21GALINDO TRANSPORT LLC35853639
#22WASTE CONNECTIONS LONE STAR INC8401839
#23ROOFLINE INC7392359
#24UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC33309359
#25BARNES HAULING COMPANY LLC33274428

Recent Inspections

Latest inspections where 393.100(a) was cited • 7,111 total events • Page 1 of 285

Recent Inspections with 393.100(a)

Showing 25 of 7,111

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Recent Inspections with 393.100(a)
DateReport #StateLevelOOS
Apr 2, 202687486397NCLevel 1Yes
Apr 1, 202687487140TXLevel 2Yes
Apr 1, 202687487141TXLevel 2Yes
Apr 1, 202687485952NCLevel 2Yes
Mar 31, 202687478999TXLevel 2Yes
Mar 31, 202687479537TXLevel 2No
Mar 31, 202687468486TXLevel 2Yes
Mar 31, 202687459884NCLevel 2Yes
Mar 31, 202687459820NCLevel 2Yes
Mar 30, 202687468843TXLevel 1Yes
Mar 30, 202687479797TXLevel 2Yes
Mar 30, 202687438704NCLevel 1Yes
Mar 30, 202687438990NCLevel 2Yes
Mar 28, 202687432601NCLevel 2Yes
Mar 27, 202687467927TXLevel 2Yes
Mar 26, 202687432076NCLevel 2Yes
Mar 26, 202687432029NCLevel 2Yes
Mar 26, 202687466913TXLevel 1Yes
Mar 26, 202687466821TXLevel 1Yes
Mar 26, 202687466358TXLevel 2Yes
Mar 26, 202687467475TXLevel 3Yes
Mar 26, 202687487845TXLevel 2No
Mar 26, 202687424254TXLevel 2Yes
Mar 26, 202687466528TXLevel 2No
Mar 26, 202687467097TXLevel 2Yes

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspections and Violations
Updated 3 months ago
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 CFR)
Unknown freshness

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