FMCSR 393.122B: Cargo Securement Paper Rolls — Citations & OOS

Yes—if cited for 393.122B, your truck will be placed out of service. Across our inspection records, the OOS rate for this violation is 100.0%, meaning every driver cited has had their vehicle removed from service. This is significantly higher than the average across all FMCSR codes, which sits at 31.4%. Once cited, do not operate the vehicle until cargo securement is corrected and re-inspected.

A single 393.122B citation carries a severity weight of 6 CSA points. This points value is multiplied by the number of violations within a 30-day window. If you receive one citation in a month, you'll accrue 6 points toward your Safety Management & Compliance (SM&C) BASIC. Multiple citations in that 30-day period will compound the total impact on your BASIC score.

First: Stop operating the vehicle—393.122B citations result in out-of-service placement. Second: Inspect your paper roll cargo and secure it according to FMCSR 393.122B requirements (proper blocking, bracing, or tie-down methods). Third: Have a qualified inspector or shipper re-inspect the load before moving. Fourth: Keep documentation of corrective actions and re-inspection for your records and the DOT.

Yes. Your 100.0% OOS rate for 393.122B is substantially higher than most peer codes in the Vehicle Maintenance category. For comparison, inoperable required lamps (393.9(a)) sit at 15.4% OOS, and windshield defects (393.78) are at 0.3%. The only exception is general inspection/repair/maintenance (396.3(a)(1)) at 45.3%. This ranking reflects that unsecured paper rolls pose an immediate safety risk, triggering automatic out-of-service enforcement.

Yes, you can file a DataQs (Roadside Dispute Resolution) challenge if you believe the citation is factually incorrect. DataQs allows drivers and carriers to contest roadside inspection records within 90 days. For cargo securement violations like 393.122B, you would need to show either that the paper rolls were actually secured in compliance at the time of inspection, or that the inspector misapplied the securement standard. Document load photos and securement photos if possible.

Very rare. Across our 13 million+ inspection records all-time, only 2 citations for 393.122B have been recorded, placing this code at rank #2651 out of 3,036 FMCSR codes by citation volume. In the last 12 months, only 1 citation was issued; in the last 90 days, zero. This low frequency suggests paper roll securement is not a widespread enforcement focus, but when cited, the consequence is always out-of-service placement.

In our inspection database, two carriers have received 393.122B citations: NUNC COEPI EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 1382178) with 1 citation, and DZIRE TRANSPORT LTD (USDOT 3187695) with 1 citation. The rarity of this violation means no single carrier shows a pattern—each citation stands as an isolated incident. If you operate under either carrier, your safety team should review paper roll securement procedures to prevent recurrence.

Absolutely. With a 100.0% OOS rate, any deficiency in paper roll securement will halt your operation immediately. Even though enforcement is rare (0 citations in the last 90 days), when it does occur, the outcome is out-of-service placement. Before every trip with paper rolls, verify that loads are secured per FMCSR 393.122B standards—proper blocking, bracing, and tie-downs. Prevention is far simpler than dealing with a roadside citation and immobilization.