393.102(a) — Cargo securement - tiedowns insufficient
FMCSA violation code under Vehicle Maintenance. 258 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 6. Out-of-service eligible.
Violation Description
Insufficient number of tiedowns used to secure cargo as required.
About This Violation Code
Code 393.102(a) falls under the Vehicle Maintenance BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS). It carries a severity weight of 6 (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 393.102 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Carriers Cited
Ranked by frequency • 247 carriers total • Page 1 of 10
Top Carriers with 393.102(a) Violations
Showing 25 of 247
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | DUANE RINKES TRACTOR WORK & TRUCKING INC | 732849 | 3 |
| #2 | MINER LTD | 2902668 | 3 |
| #3 | UP LEVEL LOGISTICS LLC | 3993272 | 3 |
| #4 | AMERICAN LANDSCAPING INC | 1690474 | 2 |
| #5 | MARSON LOGISTICS INC | 3595093 | 2 |
| #6 | WESTON BUILDINGS INC | 2707500 | 2 |
| #7 | SUNSET CONCRETE LLC | 4063361 | 2 |
| #8 | NOWAKOWSKI TRANSPORT | 2272539 | 2 |
| #9 | GALEN J BRICKER | 1497918 | 1 |
| #10 | GLAZ-TECH INDUSTRIES INC | 742843 | 1 |
| #11 | E C WILSON CO INC | 1767979 | 1 |
| #12 | FREIGHT AMERICA INC | 2842691 | 1 |
| #13 | CHEAPSKATE LANDSCAPE & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE LLC | 2436365 | 1 |
| #14 | BLUE DOTS LLC | 3217605 | 1 |
| #15 | RUBYS TRUCKING LLC | 3853098 | 1 |
| #16 | U S TRANSPORTATION LLC | 48357 | 1 |
| #17 | COCO LINES INC | 4085855 | 1 |
| #18 | RESTEEL SUPPLY CO INC | 151727 | 1 |
| #19 | AHG GROUP LLC | 2890368 | 1 |
| #20 | MOSCOW BUILDING SUPPLY INC | 575602 | 1 |
| #21 | SERVIMETAL LLC | 3779361 | 1 |
| #22 | SUNNY CAPE LANDSCAPE SWFL INC | 3453853 | 1 |
| #23 | C MERRICK CO | 1000745 | 1 |
| #24 | CBI PAVING LLC | 2918566 | 1 |
| #25 | 3102-3013 QUEBEC INC | 668222 | 1 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 393.102(a) was cited • 258 total events • Page 1 of 11
Recent Inspections with 393.102(a)
Showing 25 of 258
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82911030 | NE | Level 1 | No |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 82779508 | PA | Level 2 | Yes |
| Sep 23, 2024 | 82733619 | OK | Level 3 | No |
| Sep 11, 2024 | 82647358 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| Sep 10, 2024 | 82643249 | NM | Level 1 | No |
| Sep 10, 2024 | 82629824 | NH | Level 1 | No |
| Sep 9, 2024 | 82735417 | OH | Level 2 | Yes |
| Aug 28, 2024 | 82520781 | KY | Level 2 | Yes |
| Aug 23, 2024 | 82486267 | PA | Level 1 | Yes |
| Aug 21, 2024 | 82525881 | OH | Level 2 | No |
| Aug 19, 2024 | 82436755 | PA | Level 2 | Yes |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 82380502 | NJ | Level 1 | No |
| Aug 9, 2024 | 82344386 | KY | Level 2 | No |
| Aug 8, 2024 | 82344167 | AL | Level 1 | No |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 82335149 | NY | Level 2 | No |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 82285555 | NJ | Level 2 | No |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 82280260 | AK | Level 2 | No |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 82204667 | MI | Level 2 | No |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 82149594 | AL | Level 1 | No |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 82162303 | NY | Level 2 | No |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 82127429 | NY | Level 2 | No |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 82106918 | PA | Level 1 | No |
| Jul 8, 2024 | 82061580 | MI | Level 1 | No |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 82026097 | PA | Level 1 | No |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 82014222 | CA | Level 1 | Yes |