393.106(b) — Cargo securement - front end structure
FMCSA violation code under Vehicle Maintenance. 1,541 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 5.
Violation Description
Headerboard/bulkhead inadequate or missing when required for cargo securement.
About This Violation Code
Code 393.106(b) falls under the Vehicle Maintenance BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS). It carries a severity weight of 5 (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 393.106 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Carriers Cited
Ranked by frequency • 1,428 carriers total • Page 1 of 58
Top Carriers with 393.106(b) Violations
Showing 25 of 1,428
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY LLC | 1027143 | 5 |
| #2 | TWISTED OAK LANDSCAPE AND DESIGN LLC | 3412935 | 4 |
| #3 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | 4 |
| #4 | OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE INC | 90849 | 4 |
| #5 | LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC | 97235 | 4 |
| #6 | ROD ROTTINGHAUS FARMS | 1402701 | 4 |
| #7 | AMERICAN BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS SUPPLY CO INC | 251000 | 4 |
| #8 | CRST EXPEDITED INC | 53773 | 3 |
| #9 | DB TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3108000 | 3 |
| #10 | NUCOR REBAR FABRICATION SOUTH LLC | 3629992 | 3 |
| #11 | ULCH TRANSPORT LIMITED | 351298 | 3 |
| #12 | ESTES EXPRESS LINES | 121018 | 3 |
| #13 | DENNIS EWER | 2403299 | 3 |
| #14 | CHRISTIE CUT STONE CO INC | 677883 | 3 |
| #15 | TRI UNION EXPRESS INC | 70559 | 3 |
| #16 | SUNRISE TELECOM INC | 2931274 | 2 |
| #17 | PTX LLC | 3424493 | 2 |
| #18 | DYNAMIC LOGISTICS LLC | 3569743 | 2 |
| #19 | DIVERSIFIED CONTRACTORS INC | 1497158 | 2 |
| #20 | FUENTES DISTRIBUTING INC | 2082351 | 2 |
| #21 | PAMEX FOOD INC | 823649 | 2 |
| #22 | WATTERSON FOOTINGS & FOUNDATIONS LLC | 1101042 | 2 |
| #23 | JAMES WELLS | 2996357 | 2 |
| #24 | BENNETT'S AUTO RECOVERY INC | 1873428 | 2 |
| #25 | CHARLES CORKRAN | 761756 | 2 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 393.106(b) was cited • 1,541 total events • Page 1 of 62
Recent Inspections with 393.106(b)
Showing 25 of 1,541
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82908765 | MD | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82878959 | MS | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82879622 | OK | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82901187 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82879982 | IL | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82872526 | CA | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82892854 | IN | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82870818 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 7, 2024 | 82861564 | CA | Level 1 | Yes |
| Oct 7, 2024 | 82864185 | TN | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 82837903 | CA | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 82841741 | CO | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 82863281 | NY | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 2, 2024 | 82826872 | MI | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 82806831 | PA | Level 1 | Yes |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 82806904 | PA | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 82831962 | WI | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 82846069 | MA | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 82820931 | WI | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 82817331 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 82800136 | TN | Level 1 | No |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 82817930 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Sep 29, 2024 | 82801348 | ID | Level 1 | No |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 82755643 | KY | Level 1 | No |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 82782916 | GA | Level 1 | No |