Direct answers on out-of-service risk, CSA points, and enforcement patterns for FMCSR 393.132 cargo securement violations.
Ranks #1,014 of 3,146 FMCSR codes by citation frequency • OOS rate of 82.5% is above the FMCSR-wide average of 33.3%.
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Direct answers grounded in TruckCodex inspection data
Yes, very likely. Across our 13 million inspection records, 393.132 citations result in an out-of-service order 82.4% of the time. That's far above the national average OOS rate of 31.4% across all FMCSR codes. If an inspector cites you for improperly secured dressed lumber or building products, there is a strong probability your truck will be placed out of service on the spot.
A single 393.132 citation carries a CSA severity weight of 6 points. The actual points added to your Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASIC 5 category depend on how many violations occur within a 30-day period—FMCSA applies a multiplier based on frequency. One citation on its own represents a moderate severity violation in the Vehicle Maintenance BASIC, but accumulation matters for your overall Safety Event calculation.
First, if your truck is out of service, do not move it until the violation is corrected and a re-inspection passes. Based on our inspection data, 393.132 citations frequently co-occur with equipment defects: inoperable lamps (393.9) in 9 shared inspections, coupling device problems (393.55 series) in 14 shared inspections, and tire inflation issues in 4 shared inspections over the last 90 days. Conduct a full walk-around inspection of your cargo tie-downs, straps, and load distribution before the re-inspection. Document all corrections.
Yes, it is significantly more serious than most maintenance violations. Our data shows 393.132 has an 82.4% out-of-service rate—much higher than peer codes like inoperable lamps (6.9% OOS), lighting devices (1.8% OOS), and windshield defects (0.3% OOS). Only inspection/repair/maintenance defects (45.3% OOS) approach this level. Cargo securement is treated as a critical safety issue because improper load securement can cause accidents, loss of load, or injury.
Yes, you can submit a Data Quality request (DataQs) to FMCSA if you believe the citation is inaccurate or the inspection was improper. DataQs works best for documentation disputes (missing inspection reports, incorrect dates) or if the inspector lacked authority to cite. For equipment findings like cargo securement, your case is stronger if you can show photographic evidence that the load was actually secured correctly at the time of inspection, or that the inspector's measurements were wrong. Consult your company's safety manager about your specific facts before filing.
Over the last 180 days, Texas leads with 30 citations, followed by Illinois and North Carolina, each with 3 citations. Texas shows a 93.3% out-of-service rate on those 30 citations, meaning 28 trucks were placed out of service. Illinois citations (100% OOS) and North Carolina citations (66.7% OOS) are smaller in volume but still result in frequent roadside enforcement. If you haul dressed lumber or building products in Texas, the risk of encountering this violation is highest.
Extremely urgent. In the last 90 days, our records show 20 citations for this code, and enforcement appears to be rising: July 2025 had 10 citations, December 2025 had 9, and February 2026 had 9. More than 80% of these resulted in out-of-service orders, meaning trucks are being pulled off the road immediately. If you are currently out of service for 393.132, your cargo securement systems must be corrected before re-inspection. Delay increases towing costs and revenue loss.
Both. Vehicle Maintenance violations, including 393.132, appear on both the driver's and carrier's Safety Measurement System records under the Vehicle Maintenance BASIC. Repeated violations at a carrier level (our data shows MAGANA BROTHERS TRANSPORT and COMMODITY TRANSPORTERS INC each with 6 citations) can trigger carrier audits and insurance penalties. As a driver, a citation stays on your record and affects your safety profile if you move to another carrier.
Where 393.132 is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
Other violations commonly found on the same inspection (last 90 days)
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