393.13(a) — Retro-reflective sheeting/reflex reflectors
FMCSA violation code under Vehicle Maintenance. 495 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 3.
Violation Description
CMV not equipped with required retro-reflective sheeting or reflex reflectors.
About This Violation Code
Code 393.13(a) falls under the Vehicle Maintenance BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS). It carries a severity weight of 3 (scale 1-10, higher = more severe).
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 393.13 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Carriers Cited
Ranked by frequency • 464 carriers total • Page 1 of 19
Top Carriers with 393.13(a) Violations
Showing 25 of 464
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | GONZALEZ PALLETS INC | 990181 | 4 |
| #2 | CF&M OIL FIELD SERVICE INC | 404922 | 3 |
| #3 | SERVICIOS DE AUTO FLETES INTERNACIONALES S DE RL DE CV | 650903 | 3 |
| #4 | TRANSPORTE INTERNACIONAL LOPEZ OCHOA SA DE C V | 1041907 | 2 |
| #5 | JGS TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3788653 | 2 |
| #6 | YOUNG'S INC | 4068052 | 2 |
| #7 | SCC PALLETS INC | 3148358 | 2 |
| #8 | JESUS MA VALDEZ GARCIA | 2534784 | 2 |
| #9 | ROBERT BAILEY CONTRACTORS INC | 1712854 | 2 |
| #10 | SAN BENITO SUPPLY | 1174551 | 2 |
| #11 | BIG BEN LUMBER - KLC | 538389 | 2 |
| #12 | STANLEY SILVA JR TRUCKING INC & A & S METALS | 544782 | 2 |
| #13 | PHILIP HAY | 3530426 | 2 |
| #14 | TRANSPORTES DRAGON DEL NORTE SA DE CV | 634569 | 2 |
| #15 | BIG ERV EXPRESS LLC | 3197806 | 2 |
| #16 | J ALMANZA TRUCKING LLC | 2691495 | 2 |
| #17 | DOUBLE H TRUCKING | 1724207 | 2 |
| #18 | MANUEL PANTOJA DEBORA | 3922315 | 2 |
| #19 | JAMES D SALTER | 1519473 | 2 |
| #20 | ARNAUDO BROTHERS TRANSPORT INC | 45168 | 2 |
| #21 | FAMILY MATTERS TRUCKING LLC | 1997474 | 2 |
| #22 | C A SCHROEDER INC | 248228 | 2 |
| #23 | KEEN FARM AND GROVE SERVICE INC | 1141006 | 2 |
| #24 | LOVETT LUMBER INC | 1799329 | 2 |
| #25 | GILL 22 TRUCKLINE INC | 3035092 | 2 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 393.13(a) was cited • 495 total events • Page 1 of 20
Recent Inspections with 393.13(a)
Showing 25 of 495
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82867604 | KY | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 82803831 | AL | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 28, 2024 | 82829251 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 82796842 | CA | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 82798898 | CA | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 82771174 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 82781113 | CA | Level 3 | No |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 82758459 | OH | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 82771699 | CA | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 82757240 | IA | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 82761167 | CA | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 20, 2024 | 82720752 | CA | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 12, 2024 | 82647003 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| Sep 11, 2024 | 82810366 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| Sep 11, 2024 | 82642559 | AL | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 11, 2024 | 82648372 | CA | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 6, 2024 | 82599636 | CA | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 6, 2024 | 82610686 | MI | Level 1 | No |
| Sep 6, 2024 | 82599849 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| Sep 6, 2024 | 82597671 | NV | Level 1 | No |
| Sep 4, 2024 | 82578713 | CA | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 3, 2024 | 82586937 | IA | Level 2 | No |
| Aug 30, 2024 | 82563048 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 82542056 | CA | Level 3 | No |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 82541348 | CA | Level 1 | No |