What happens if you're cited for 393.110D cargo securement violations? OOS rates, CSA points, state enforcement, and next steps based on 13M+ inspection records.
Ranks #1,691 of 3,146 FMCSR codes by citation frequency • OOS rate of 70.5% is above the FMCSR-wide average of 33.3%.
Large or odd-shaped cargo not adequately secured
Direct answers grounded in TruckCodex inspection data
Yes—about 69% of the time. Across our 13 million inspection records, 393.110D citations resulted in out-of-service placement in 29 out of 42 all-time cases. That 69.0% OOS rate is significantly higher than the national average of 31.4% for all FMCSR violations, making this one of the more serious vehicle maintenance issues inspectors encounter. If cited, assume your truck will likely be taken out of service until the securement defect is corrected.
393.110D carries a CSA severity weight of 7 points. This weight is applied to your Unsafe Driving and Maintenance BASICs in the CSA scoring system. The actual 30-day accumulation depends on how many times you're cited within that window—each citation applies the full weight. A single 393.110D citation counts as 7 points toward your carrier's CSA score; multiple citations within 30 days will compound. Track your company's CSA portal to see real-time impact.
Yes. Inspect our database of similar Vehicle Maintenance codes: 393.9 (inoperable lamps) has a 6.9% OOS rate, 393.11 (lighting) sits at 1.8%, and 393.78 (windshield) at 0.3%. By contrast, 393.110D's 69.0% OOS rate places it in a much stricter enforcement tier. Only 396.3 (general inspection/repair/maintenance) exceeds it at 45.3%, and 393.110D still triggers more aggressive out-of-service placement. This reflects that unsecured logs pose a direct safety hazard on public roads.
Yes, you have 90 days from the inspection date to file a DataQs (Correcting Crash and Inspection Records) challenge through the FMCSA website. DataQs is designed for disputing inaccurate or incomplete roadside inspection findings. For 393.110D, you would need to demonstrate either that the logs were in fact properly secured per DOT standards, or that the inspector's observation was factually incorrect or inadequately documented. Keep all photos, load manifest, and maintenance records. DataQs cannot override a correct citation, but it will remove an erroneous one from your CSA score.
Over the last 180 days, our inspection database shows Texas leads with 8 citations (5 resulting in OOS placement, a 62.5% rate). New Mexico follows with 1 citation (100% OOS rate), and Illinois with 1 citation (0% OOS rate). Texas accounts for the vast majority of 393.110D enforcement activity we track. If you operate in Texas, log securement compliance should be a priority in your pre-trip checklist and load planning.
Extremely urgent. Over the last 90 days, we recorded 7 citations for 393.110D, with no decline in enforcement. A peak of 5 citations occurred in June 2025, followed by fluctuations of 1–4 per month through early 2026. This pattern shows inspectors continue to actively cite unsecured logs. Do not operate with this defect. Repair or reallocate your cargo immediately, as 69% of citations result in being ordered off the road.
Both. Under FMCSA CSA scoring, this is a Vehicle Maintenance violation, which affects your carrier's Maintenance BASIC. However, the driver in the truck at the time of the inspection is the one operationally responsible for ensuring cargo securement before departure. Drivers may face individual enforcement points if cited repeatedly, while the carrier bears the CSA score penalty and any out-of-service orders. Your company's safety score is what insurers and brokers see—so this violation impacts both your personal record and your employer's safety profile.
Where 393.110D is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
Other violations commonly found on the same inspection (last 90 days)
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