393.104(a) — Cargo securement - tiedown damaged
FMCSA violation code under Vehicle Maintenance. 1,651 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 6.
Violation Description
Tiedown or cargo securement device is damaged, defective, or unable to perform its intended function.
About This Violation Code
Code 393.104(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).
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 393.104 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Carriers Cited
Ranked by frequency • 1,407 carriers total • Page 1 of 57
Top Carriers with 393.104(a) Violations
Showing 25 of 1,407
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | ALMAR SUPPLIES INC | 1135647 | 7 |
| #2 | RIG RUNNERS LLC | 1014498 | 5 |
| #3 | ROBLES TRANSPORT LLC | 1210484 | 5 |
| #4 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | 5 |
| #5 | FAYBLOCK MATERIALS INC | 489974 | 5 |
| #6 | P&S TRANSPORTATION LLC | 1243338 | 5 |
| #7 | TRANSPORT UNLIMITED PLUS LLC | 3155942 | 4 |
| #8 | LANGDON LOGGING INC | 1024289 | 4 |
| #9 | CARPENTER CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA | 855033 | 4 |
| #10 | CDF TRUCKING INC | 1922448 | 4 |
| #11 | HHH TRUCKING | 1131826 | 4 |
| #12 | TART BROTHERS TRANSPORT LLC | 3976720 | 4 |
| #13 | C FRANCIS CONSTRUCTION CORP | 1370555 | 4 |
| #14 | THE QUIKRETE COMPANIES LLC | 51938 | 4 |
| #15 | BEST LINE LEASING INC | 1056199 | 4 |
| #16 | STEPHENS TRUCKING LLC | 1232358 | 4 |
| #17 | OLDCASTLE APG SOUTH INC | 907316 | 4 |
| #18 | ROYAL TRUCKING COMPANY | 63669 | 4 |
| #19 | MCELROY TRUCK LINES INC | 271424 | 4 |
| #20 | FREIGHT TELEPORT LLC | 3432328 | 3 |
| #21 | RIVERSIDE ROOF TRUSS LLC | 1885334 | 3 |
| #22 | DNG TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3283012 | 3 |
| #23 | RIGOBERTO MONDRAGON TRUCKING LLC | 1388675 | 3 |
| #24 | BULLS TRANSPORT INC | 2200002 | 3 |
| #25 | ROACH TRUCKING LLC | 2479256 | 3 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 393.104(a) was cited • 1,651 total events • Page 1 of 67
Recent Inspections with 393.104(a)
Showing 25 of 1,651
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82910406 | NC | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 13, 2024 | 82912552 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 82848132 | IA | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 82850221 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 82836083 | PA | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 2, 2024 | 82860333 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 2, 2024 | 82836196 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 82808901 | CA | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 82798916 | CA | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 82785312 | NM | Level 1 | No |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 82808082 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 82777647 | NC | Level 2 | Yes |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 82796667 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 82755609 | KY | Level 2 | Yes |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 82746611 | SC | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 23, 2024 | 82808687 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Sep 23, 2024 | 82808691 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 21, 2024 | 82745158 | NC | Level 1 | Yes |
| Sep 20, 2024 | 82716427 | SC | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 20, 2024 | 82744951 | NC | Level 2 | Yes |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 82704863 | SC | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 82736494 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 18, 2024 | 82707935 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 18, 2024 | 82716511 | IL | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 82694963 | OH | Level 2 | No |