Direct answers about 393.124 cargo securement citations: OOS rates, CSA points, repair timelines, and what to do after inspection.
Ranks #1,234 of 3,146 FMCSR codes by citation frequency • OOS rate of 93.0% is above the FMCSR-wide average of 33.3%.
Concrete pipe not secured in accordance with specific securement rules.
Direct answers grounded in TruckCodex inspection data
Yes, almost certainly. Across our 13 million inspection records, 393.124 violations result in an out-of-service order 93.3% of the time. This is far above the national average OOS rate of 31.4% across all FMCSR codes. In the last 180 days, every citation in Texas (12), North Carolina (4), and Illinois (2) resulted in immediate OOS placement. If an inspector finds concrete pipe not secured per regulation, expect your truck to be sidelined on the spot.
This violation carries a CSA severity weight of 7, which is among the higher end of the scale. The actual points depend on whether you were placed out of service and the 30-day multiplier in your company's BASICS profile at the time of citation. A single 393.124 citation will factor into your Vehicle Maintenance BASIC and your carrier's safety record for up to 24 months. If your fleet has recurring 393.124 findings, the cumulative CSA impact becomes significant.
First: do not move the truck. Second: document the citation and take photos of the load securement setup. Third: contact your dispatcher and fleet safety manager immediately—OOS orders on concrete pipe loads are common enough that they likely have a response protocol. Fourth: review whether lighting, brake, or coupling systems were also cited; our data shows 393.124 often appears with inoperable lamps (393.9), damaged tiedowns (393.104F3), and coupling defects (393.55E) in the same inspection. Request specific correction steps from the inspector before attempting repairs yourself.
Yes, it is significantly more serious. Our inspection records show 393.124 has a 93.3% OOS rate, compared to the all-FMCSR average of 31.4%. Among similar Vehicle Maintenance codes, only a few approach this severity. For example, general inspection/repair/maintenance (396.3) carries a 45.3% OOS rate, and inoperable lamps (393.9) sit at just 6.9%. Concrete pipe securement violations are treated as critical safety defects by inspectors and typically result in immediate roadside removal.
Yes, you can submit a DataQs challenge if you believe the citation was issued incorrectly. The DataQs process allows drivers and carriers to contest roadside inspection findings through the FMCSA's electronic system. For 393.124, your best grounds for challenge are: (1) photographic evidence that concrete pipe was secured in accordance with FMCSR regulations at the time of inspection, (2) proof that the pipe was within legal load limits and properly fastened, or (3) documentation that the inspector misidentified the cargo type. Equipment-based violations are generally harder to dispute than documentation issues, so ensure your evidence is clear and dated.
Texas leads by a significant margin. Our inspection records from the last 180 days show Texas with 12 citations (100% OOS rate), followed by North Carolina with 4 citations (100% OOS), and Illinois with 2 citations (100% OOS). These three states account for the majority of recent enforcement. If you haul concrete pipe, be especially vigilant about load securement when operating in these regions. J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC has the highest all-time citation count at 16 violations, suggesting that high-volume carriers in these corridors face elevated inspection frequency.
Extremely urgent—you cannot operate the truck legally until corrected. The 93.3% OOS rate means repair or load reconfiguration must happen before the vehicle leaves the inspection site or a secured repair facility. Over the last 12 months, we recorded 44 citations for 393.124, with notable spikes in May (7 citations) and November (6 citations), suggesting seasonal or regional surges in enforcement. Do not attempt to drive around the citation or move to a different DOT jurisdiction; the violation follows your USDOT record and CSA profile for 24 months.
Both. The violation is recorded against your carrier's USDOT number and safety profile, affecting the company's CSA scores and inspection frequency. However, the citation also appears in the roadside inspection record associated with your name and license at the time of inspection. If you move to another carrier, the violation stays with your company; your next employer can see it in your pre-hire screening. The safety record impact is primarily at the carrier level, but the inspection event itself is part of your documented inspection history.
Where 393.124 is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
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