393.104F2-C — Cargo securement - tiedown damaged
FMCSA violation code under Vehicle Maintenance. 71 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 393.104F2-C 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.
Top Enforcing States
Where 393.104F2-C is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
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Citation Trend (12 months)
Monthly count of 393.104F2-C citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.
Most Active Stations
Inspection stations citing 393.104F2-C 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 • 63 carriers total • Page 1 of 3
Top Carriers with 393.104F2-C Violations
Showing 25 of 63
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | HCARGA SUPER EXPRESS SA DE CV | 3046998 | 3 |
| #2 | ETERNITY TRANSPORTATION INC | 2933396 | 3 |
| #3 | WIZARDS EXPRESS INC | 4359315 | 2 |
| #4 | TRANSPORTES PM SA DE CV | 557656 | 2 |
| #5 | BGI LOGISTICS LLC | 4233325 | 2 |
| #6 | J L CARRUTH TRUCKING LLC | 1169987 | 2 |
| #7 | STREAMLINE MOVING AND STORAGE LLC | 3036369 | 1 |
| #8 | TRANSPORTES Y MULTISERVICIOS VICTORIA SA DE CV | 2528779 | 1 |
| #9 | TOLEDO ENGINEERING LLC | 2501467 | 1 |
| #10 | PROSCAPES INC | 1993474 | 1 |
| #11 | BUILDING MATERIAL DISTRIBUTORS INC | 95435 | 1 |
| #12 | CARDENAL EXPRESS SA DE CV | 847349 | 1 |
| #13 | SILVIANO ZUNIGA AVALOS | 2490871 | 1 |
| #14 | NORTH COUNTRY CONSTRUCTION EXCAVATING AND TRUCKING LLC | 1133626 | 1 |
| #15 | JOSE ANTONIO BASTIDA HERNANDEZ | 3899435 | 1 |
| #16 | DAVIS DOOR SERVICE INC | 1108741 | 1 |
| #17 | ALFONSO GRIJALVA GRACIA | 988857 | 1 |
| #18 | TRANS WEST LOGISTICS LLC | 1779119 | 1 |
| #19 | UNITED THREE BROTHERS INC | 3630088 | 1 |
| #20 | TOMMY RAY LOVELACE | 1222921 | 1 |
| #21 | BRAY AND BRAN LLC | 3346580 | 1 |
| #22 | KEN ADAMS CONSTRUCTION LLC | 4443263 | 1 |
| #23 | HSC PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE | 2311941 | 1 |
| #24 | AUTO EXPRESS GTZ TRUCKING SA DE CV | 3588655 | 1 |
| #25 | JACK WALTERS & SONS CORP | 158091 | 1 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 393.104F2-C was cited • 71 total events • Page 1 of 3
Recent Inspections with 393.104F2-C
Showing 25 of 71
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | 87417712 | IN | Level 2 | No |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 87374686 | CA | Level 2 | No |
| Feb 5, 2026 | 86999362 | CA | Level 2 | Yes |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 86963824 | VA | Level 2 | No |
| Feb 2, 2026 | 86952941 | FL | Level 2 | No |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 86831388 | AL | Level 1 | No |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 86849658 | AR | Level 2 | No |
| Dec 3, 2025 | 86481356 | CA | Level 1 | Yes |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 86255665 | KS | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 86185846 | CA | Level 1 | Yes |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 86079848 | KY | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 16, 2025 | 86083594 | PA | Level 1 | No |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 85787264 | MD | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 10, 2025 | 85752277 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| Aug 23, 2025 | 85576316 | MO | Level 2 | No |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 85509901 | AZ | Level 2 | No |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 85495328 | PA | Level 1 | No |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 85229235 | MN | Level 1 | No |
| Jul 2, 2025 | 85110791 | AL | Level 1 | No |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 85037287 | AL | Level 2 | No |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 85083013 | MD | Level 2 | No |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 85042614 | GA | Level 1 | No |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 85011308 | PR | Level 2 | No |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 84956116 | SD | Level 2 | No |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 84944183 | MD | Level 1 | No |