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393.128 — Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers

FMCSA violation code under Vehicle Maintenance. 2,617 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 6. Out-of-service eligible.

OOS Eligible
Severity Weight
6
OOS Eligible
Yes
BASIC Category
Vehicle Maintenance
Total Events
2,617
Code
393.128
Code System
FMCSR
BASIC Category
Vehicle Maintenance
OOS Eligible
Yes
Severity Weight
6
Violation Group
BASIC 5
Total Events
2,617
Carriers Cited
1,948

Violation Description

Roll-on/roll-off or hook lift containers not properly secured.

About This Violation Code

Code 393.128 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 393.128 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

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Events (all time)
2,617
OOS Events
2,436
OOS Rate
93.1%
Top State (180d)
Texas
190 events

Top Enforcing States

Where 393.128 is most commonly cited (last 180 days)

1.Texas
190
OOS 89.5%
2.Iowa
37
OOS 100.0%
3.North Carolina
22
OOS 100.0%
4.Illinois
11
OOS 100.0%
5.New Mexico
4
OOS 100.0%

Click a state to see roadside inspection activity, top stations, and carrier profiles in that jurisdiction.

Citation Trend (12 months)

Monthly count of 393.128 citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.

33
Apr
50
May
40
Jun
62
Jul
56
Aug
61
Sep
73
Oct
50
Nov
55
Dec
40
Jan
54
Feb
41
Mar

Most Active Stations

Inspection stations citing 393.128 most often (last 180 days)

1.US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE
22
OOS 100.0%
2.IH45 SB CENTERVILLE SCALE
13
OOS 69.2%
3.US 59 SB / FM 762
13
OOS 100.0%
4.SH-0225 IN HARRIS CO. (686-700
6
OOS 50.0%
5.95
6
OOS 100.0%
6.SH-0146 IN HARRIS CO. (482-500
5
OOS 40.0%
7.IH10 WB WINNIE SCALE
5
OOS 80.0%
8.39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD
5
OOS 100.0%
9.IH-0820 IN TARRANT CO. (0-34)
4
OOS 100.0%
10.033 - WILLIAMSVILLE - I-55 S/B
4
OOS 100.0%

Often Cited Together

Other violations commonly found on the same inspection (last 90 days)

396.17C54 co-occurrences393.953 co-occurrences392.2RG51 co-occurrences393.48A34 co-occurrences393.1126 co-occurrences393.95A25 co-occurrences383.23A222 co-occurrences392.2W18 co-occurrences393.9TS16 co-occurrences391.41APC15 co-occurrences

Citation patterns suggest related root causes (e.g., HOS violations paired with logbook errors).

Top Carriers Cited

Ranked by frequency • 1,948 carriers total • Page 1 of 78

Top Carriers with 393.128 Violations

Showing 25 of 1,948

fmcsa-violations
Top Carriers with 393.128 Violations
#CarrierUSDOT# Violations
#1HANSEN & ADKINS AUTO TRANSPORT INC56825315
#2DELUXE AUTO CARRIERS INC132605010
#3DOUBLE C SUI GENERIS TRANSPORT CORP38423489
#4HIMA CARRIERS LLC30935338
#5PADREDA TRANSPORT LLC19641748
#6KARRO AUTO MOVERS INC32134788
#7MAD MONKEY CARRIERS LLC34960837
#8GLY TRANSPORT LLC26317047
#9FIRST EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LLC39062237
#10SIERRA MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC39831507
#11CENTRAL VALLEY AUTO TRANSPORT INC9780797
#12COPART CATASTROPHE RESPONSE FLEET LLC28699447
#13ACCELERATED SERVICES LLC8736327
#141ST JR AUTO CARRIER INC24463637
#15DAF AUTO TRANSPORT LLC37620996
#16URS MIDWEST LLC7902616
#17ROLANDO MORALES10676136
#18ADUKE TRANSPORT LLC31671756
#19JC CAR TOWING LLC18621566
#20ANDRUS AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORT LLC36682765
#21RESPONSIBLE PARKING MANAGEMENT TOWING LLC23483435
#22ECARMOVER INC16505025
#23SUPLICIUM TRANSPORT LLC43812555
#24US ROAD INC28374635
#25235 TOWING LLC34260835

Recent Inspections

Latest inspections where 393.128 was cited • 2,617 total events • Page 1 of 105

Recent Inspections with 393.128

Showing 25 of 2,617

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Recent Inspections with 393.128
DateReport #StateLevelOOS
Mar 30, 202687478954TXLevel 2Yes
Mar 30, 202687453252IALevel 2Yes
Mar 30, 202687453037IALevel 2Yes
Mar 30, 202687469017TXLevel 2Yes
Mar 29, 202687468645TXLevel 2Yes
Mar 28, 202687469050TXLevel 2Yes
Mar 27, 202687441758TXLevel 1Yes
Mar 27, 202687467882TXLevel 2Yes
Mar 25, 202687408711IALevel 2Yes
Mar 25, 202687423891TXLevel 1Yes
Mar 24, 202687395615NCLevel 2Yes
Mar 23, 202687423529TXLevel 1Yes
Mar 23, 202687410767TXLevel 2Yes
Mar 20, 202687371488IALevel 1Yes
Mar 20, 202687384644TXLevel 2No
Mar 19, 202687479744TXLevel 2Yes
Mar 19, 202687345319TXLevel 2Yes
Mar 18, 202687373465TXLevel 2Yes
Mar 18, 202687333874ILLevel 2Yes
Mar 14, 202687323776TXLevel 2Yes
Mar 13, 202687315358TXLevel 2Yes
Mar 12, 202687314900TXLevel 2No
Mar 11, 202687304019TXLevel 2Yes
Mar 11, 202687302850TXLevel 1Yes
Mar 9, 202687265123TXLevel 2Yes

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspections and Violations
Updated 3 months ago
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 CFR)
Unknown freshness

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