393.114 — Cargo securement - auto transporters
FMCSA violation code under Vehicle Maintenance. 15 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 6. Out-of-service eligible.
Violation Description
Automobiles, light trucks on auto transporters not properly secured.
About This Violation Code
Code 393.114 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). This violation is Out-of-Service eligible, meaning the driver or vehicle may be placed out of service at roadside when cited.
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 393.114 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Enforcing States
Where 393.114 is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
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Citation Trend (12 months)
Monthly count of 393.114 citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.
Most Active Stations
Inspection stations citing 393.114 most often (last 180 days)
Top Carriers Cited
Ranked by frequency • 14 carriers total
Top Carriers with 393.114 Violations
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | GLENWOOD FOREST PRODUCTS LLC | 2985589 | 2 |
| #2 | AFFORDABLE TREE SERVICE LLC | 4208113 | 1 |
| #3 | SYCAMORE CREEK FARMS TRUCKING LLC | 2000540 | 1 |
| #4 | MARVEL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC | 3900270 | 1 |
| #5 | VAS EXPRESS LLC | 4053242 | 1 |
| #6 | HERITAGE FS INC | 430356 | 1 |
| #7 | CARROLL'S LLC | 407183 | 1 |
| #8 | TIMBER EXPRESS INC | 782285 | 1 |
| #9 | PEDRO COMPEAN | 2819022 | 1 |
| #10 | BOYD TRANSPORT LLC | 3331939 | 1 |
| #11 | ZERO11 FREIGHT INC | 3602389 | 1 |
| #12 | MUELLER INC | 23140 | 1 |
| #13 | NORTON TRANSPORT INC | 925129 | 1 |
| #14 | COLD RUSH EXPRESS LLC | 3354021 | 1 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 393.114 was cited • 15 total events
Recent Inspections with 393.114
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | 86739862 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 86265613 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| May 28, 2025 | 84813920 | IL | Level 1 | No |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 84408595 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Nov 14, 2024 | 83167642 | IL | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 5, 2024 | 82847694 | NM | Level 2 | No |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 81932276 | NM | Level 2 | No |
| May 7, 2024 | 81556809 | IA | Level 2 | No |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 81247895 | AL | Level 2 | No |
| Mar 3, 2024 | 81030881 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Dec 21, 2023 | 80468685 | MI | Level 2 | No |
| Nov 28, 2023 | 80507573 | NM | Level 1 | No |
| Nov 6, 2023 | 80090627 | AL | Level 2 | No |
| May 22, 2023 | 78687491 | AL | Level 2 | No |
| May 17, 2023 | 78663669 | IL | Level 1 | No |