FMCSR 393.124(d) Concrete Pipe Securement: Citations & Out-of-Service Rules

Yes. Across our inspection records, every single citation for 393.124(d) has resulted in an out-of-service order—a 100.0% OOS rate. This is dramatically higher than the all-FMCSR average of 31.4%, meaning inspectors treat concrete pipe securement violations as critical safety issues. Once cited, expect your truck to be removed from service until the cargo is properly secured and re-inspected.

Each 393.124(d) citation carries a CSA severity weight of 7 points. In the Unsafe Driving or Vehicle Maintenance BASIC, violations are multiplied by the number of violations found in a 30-day window. So if you're cited for one instance, expect 7 points; multiple instances within 30 days stack and multiply your score faster. Check your FMCSA Carrier Safety Report to see how this stacks against your other violations.

Immediate steps:

1. Secure the cargo properly — Follow FMCSR 393.100–393.126 securement standards for your specific cargo type.
2. Get a pre-pass inspection — Have a certified inspector verify the load is correct before returning to the road.
3. Document compliance — Keep photos and inspection reports on file.
4. Request re-inspection — Contact the DOT office that cited you or a certified third-party inspector.
5. Review your carrier's procedures — Work with dispatch to avoid repeat violations.

Do not move the vehicle until cargo is corrected and approved.

Yes. The 100.0% out-of-service rate for 393.124(d) is far above the baseline. For comparison, across vehicle maintenance violations in our database, most codes result in out-of-service rates between 0% and 45%. A related code like 393.9 (inoperable lamps) has only a 6.9% OOS rate. The fact that every single 393.124(d) citation triggers removal from service signals that inspectors view unsecured concrete pipe as a high-risk safety hazard.

Yes, you can contest the citation through DataQS (FMCSA's data quality and dispute system). However, 393.124(d) is an equipment/condition violation, not a documentation error, so your challenge will need to prove either:

• The cargo was properly secured per FMCSR 393.100–393.126 standards, and the inspector misidentified it, or
• The inspector failed to follow inspection procedures.

Submit photos, load plans, or weight distribution documents showing compliance. DataQS decisions can take 30–90 days.

Very rare. Across 13 million roadside inspections in our database, only 6 citations for 393.124(d) have been issued all-time, and zero in the last 12 months. It ranks #2357 out of 3,036 FMCSR codes by citation frequency. This rarity reflects that concrete pipe loads are uncommon in most fleets, but when they appear and are improperly secured, enforcement is swift and 100% results in out-of-service.

All 6 citations all-time came from carriers involved in heavy hauling or materials transport: MEGA TRUCKING LLC (2 citations), plus single citations each to THE QUIKRETE COMPANIES LLC, J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC, E AND M TRUCKING OF TURKEY INC, and AMA LOGISTICS LLC. Vehicle makes cited included FONTAINE T trailers (2 citations) and scattered picks of FREIGHTLINER, PETERBILT, and INTERNATIONAL tractors. State-level breakdowns are not available in our database due to the low volume.

Both. Under FMCSA's Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program, safety violations are tracked on both the driver's record (contributing to driver rating) and the carrier's USDOT record (affecting the company's safety profile and insurance). A 393.124(d) citation will appear on your carrier's Unsafe Driving or Vehicle Maintenance BASIC scores and may influence your driver qualification status if you're the cited operator. Discuss impact with your carrier's safety department.