What happens when you're cited for unsecured logs? We analyzed 410 citations to show OOS rates, state hotspots, and what to do next.
Ranks #998 of 3,146 FMCSR codes by citation frequency • OOS rate of 95.5% is above the FMCSR-wide average of 33.3%.
Logs not secured in accordance with specific securement rules.
Direct answers grounded in TruckCodex inspection data
Yes, almost certainly. Across our inspection records, 393.110C citations result in an out-of-service order 95.6% of the time. That's far above the 31.4% average OOS rate across all FMCSR codes. Once cited for unsecured logs, inspectors will ground your vehicle until you demonstrate proper securement. This is one of the enforcement actions most likely to sideline your truck immediately.
A single 393.110C citation carries a severity weight of 7 points in the CSA Safety Management System. That weight applies in the first 30 days after citation; the points then taper over the next 34 months. One citation won't destroy your record, but it signals to your carrier and insurers that cargo control failed. If you accumulate multiple cargo securement violations, the CSA point burden compounds quickly.
Immediate steps:
Yes. While 393.110C has been cited 410 times (ranking #985 among all 3,036 FMCSR codes), its 95.6% out-of-service rate is severe. By contrast, the peer code 393.78 (windshield defect) in the same maintenance category sees just 0.3% OOS orders, and 393.47E (slack adjuster defect) sits at 0.0%. Only codes like 396.3(a)(1) with a 45.3% OOS rate approach this enforcement intensity. Log securement is treated as a critical safety hazard.
You can challenge it, but success depends on what the inspector actually found. DataQs appeals work best for documentation errors (wrong vehicle number, carrier name misspelled) or if the inspector's notes contradict FMCSR 393.100–393.118 rules. If the logs were genuinely unsecured, the physical evidence makes appeal difficult. File your DataQs request through FMCSA within 90 days of citation, include photos, load weight receipts, and any witness statements from shipper or facility staff.
Over the last 180 days, Texas leads by far with 84 citations (95.2% OOS rate), followed by Iowa with 13 citations (100% OOS rate), and Illinois with 4 citations (75% OOS rate). Texas alone accounts for the majority of 393.110C enforcement. If you haul logs through Texas, cargo securement inspection is a high-probability event—double-check your load every dispatch.
Fix it before moving. In the last 90 days, we recorded 42 citations for 393.110C across all inspections—a sign that enforcement is steady and active. June 2025 saw the highest monthly volume (37 citations), with most months averaging 18–31 citations. Every citation resulted in an out-of-service order. Your truck stays parked until securement is verified compliant. Don't attempt to negotiate with the inspector or bypass the order.
When inspectors find unsecured logs, they often discover related defects in the same inspection. Our data from the last 90 days shows 393.104B (damaged tiedowns) co-occurred 13 times, and 393.9 (inoperable lamps) 13 times. Other frequent pairs include 393.95A (missing fire extinguisher, 11 times) and brake defects. This means a 393.110C citation should trigger a full vehicle audit—don't assume only the logs need work.
Where 393.110C is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
Other violations commonly found on the same inspection (last 90 days)
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Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).
Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.
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