393.130C — Cargo securement - heavy equipment
FMCSA violation code under Vehicle Maintenance. 106 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 7.
Violation Description
Heavy vehicles, equipment, and machinery not properly secured.
About This Violation Code
Code 393.130C falls under the Vehicle Maintenance BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS). It carries a severity weight of 7 (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 393.130C in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Enforcing States
Where 393.130C is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
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Citation Trend (12 months)
Monthly count of 393.130C citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.
Most Active Stations
Inspection stations citing 393.130C most often (last 180 days)
Often Cited Together
Other violations commonly found on the same inspection (last 90 days)
Citation patterns suggest related root causes (e.g., HOS violations paired with logbook errors).
Top Carriers Cited
Ranked by frequency • 104 carriers total • Page 1 of 5
Top Carriers with 393.130C Violations
Showing 25 of 104
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | A B O TRANS INC | 2629147 | 2 |
| #2 | GREATWIDE AMERICAN TRANS-FREIGHT LLC | 753551 | 2 |
| #3 | EASTERN IOWA EXCAVATING AND CONCRETE LLC | 1229972 | 1 |
| #4 | PATTERSON MOTOR FREIGHT LLC | 1061388 | 1 |
| #5 | EARTH IMAGES INC | 733338 | 1 |
| #6 | PIEDMONT LLC | 2912050 | 1 |
| #7 | TOTAL LOGISTICS LLC | 2295333 | 1 |
| #8 | JUAN RAMON PRIETO | 997982 | 1 |
| #9 | FAULKNER TRUCKING | 1283076 | 1 |
| #10 | TKRAFT INC | 2596362 | 1 |
| #11 | JEFFERY HOLDER | 2948889 | 1 |
| #12 | BETTERROADSANDDRIVEWAYSNC LLC | 3786047 | 1 |
| #13 | LEWIS TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS LLC | 4145897 | 1 |
| #14 | JPM ENTERPRISES INC | 1076099 | 1 |
| #15 | UTILITY LINES CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC | 924720 | 1 |
| #16 | SMITH DIRT WORKS INC | 3017725 | 1 |
| #17 | BK FARMS INC | 2859458 | 1 |
| #18 | METEOR EXPRESS INC | 842593 | 1 |
| #19 | MATHY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | 48683 | 1 |
| #20 | SHAW TRANSPORT INC | 188556 | 1 |
| #21 | FREEDOM TRANS DEDICATED LLC | 1984626 | 1 |
| #22 | PORT SOLUTIONS LLC | 3758657 | 1 |
| #23 | HICKORY SEALING AND STRIPING INC | 2862541 | 1 |
| #24 | BLUE HILLS TRANSFER LLC | 1338189 | 1 |
| #25 | RAMPART LEASES LLC | 4423960 | 1 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 393.130C was cited • 106 total events • Page 1 of 5
Recent Inspections with 393.130C
Showing 25 of 106
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | 87384210 | IL | Level 2 | Yes |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 87371384 | IA | Level 2 | Yes |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 87251704 | IA | Level 2 | Yes |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 87203042 | NM | Level 2 | Yes |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 87164004 | IL | Level 4 | Yes |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 87138721 | NM | Level 2 | Yes |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 87115524 | IA | Level 2 | Yes |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 87030370 | NM | Level 2 | Yes |
| Jan 26, 2026 | 86898111 | IA | Level 2 | Yes |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 86853161 | NC | Level 1 | Yes |
| Jan 20, 2026 | 86883114 | IL | Level 1 | Yes |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 86694193 | NM | Level 2 | Yes |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 86603631 | NC | Level 1 | Yes |
| Nov 14, 2025 | 86350884 | NC | Level 2 | Yes |
| Nov 12, 2025 | 86312664 | NC | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 27, 2025 | 86181064 | IL | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 7, 2025 | 85991818 | IA | Level 1 | Yes |
| Oct 6, 2025 | 85980719 | NM | Level 2 | Yes |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 85854000 | NC | Level 2 | Yes |
| Sep 17, 2025 | 85853676 | NC | Level 2 | Yes |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 85789847 | NC | Level 1 | Yes |
| Sep 10, 2025 | 85748265 | NC | Level 2 | Yes |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 85867464 | IA | Level 2 | Yes |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 85457650 | NC | Level 2 | Yes |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 85306443 | NC | Level 2 | Yes |