393.104F2 — Cargo securement - tiedown damaged

FMCSA violation code under Vehicle Maintenance. 9 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 6.

Severity Weight
6
OOS Eligible
No
BASIC Category
Vehicle Maintenance
Total Events
9
Code
393.104F2
Code System
FMCSR
BASIC Category
OOS Eligible
No
Severity Weight
6
Violation Group
Total Events
9
Carriers Cited
7

Violation Description

Tiedown or cargo securement device is damaged, defective, or unable to perform its intended function.

About This Violation Code

Code 393.104F2 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 393.104F2 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

Events (all time)
9
OOS Events
4
OOS Rate
44.4%
Top State (180d)
Texas
2 events

Top Enforcing States

Where 393.104F2 is most commonly cited (last 180 days)

1.Texas
2
OOS 50.0%

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Citation Trend (12 months)

Monthly count of 393.104F2 citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.

1
Oct
1
Dec
1
Jan

Most Active Stations

Inspection stations citing 393.104F2 most often (last 180 days)

1.IH10 WB SEALY SCALE
1
OOS 100.0%

Top Carriers Cited

Ranked by frequency • 7 carriers total

Top Carriers with 393.104F2 Violations

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Top Carriers with 393.104F2 Violations
#CarrierUSDOT# Violations
#1SOUTHERN SPECIALTY FREIGHT LLC33062102
#2MCGINTY BROS INC8984432
#3RICKY ETHERIDGE32866951
#4RAMON GERARDO ARRAMBIDE LEAL8956521
#5CHOCTAW LAND & TIMBER LLC23764421
#6J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC808061
#7NJT TRUCKING LLC31396281

Recent Inspections

Latest inspections where 393.104F2 was cited • 9 total events

Recent Inspections with 393.104F2

Showing 7 of 9

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Recent Inspections with 393.104F2
DateReport #StateLevelOOS
Jan 14, 202686806800TXLevel 1Yes
Dec 31, 202586696291TXLevel 2No
Oct 8, 202586017500TXLevel 1No
Mar 17, 202584215048ILLevel 1Yes
Oct 28, 202483015078ALLevel 2No
Oct 22, 202483017682TXLevel 1Yes
Apr 3, 202481310080TXLevel 2No

Data sources & freshness

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