393.205(a) — Wheel/rim defective
FMCSA violation code under Vehicle Maintenance. 6,566 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 7. Out-of-service eligible.
Violation Description
CMV wheel or rim has defect including cracks, breaks, or missing components.
About This Violation Code
Code 393.205(a) 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). 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 393.205 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Carriers Cited
Ranked by frequency • 5,198 carriers total • Page 1 of 208
Top Carriers with 393.205(a) Violations
Showing 25 of 5,198
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | 29 |
| #2 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | 21 |
| #3 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | 19 |
| #4 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | 18 |
| #5 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | 14 |
| #6 | EVANS DELIVERY COMPANY INC | 38111 | 13 |
| #7 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | 11 |
| #8 | US XPRESS INC | 303024 | 11 |
| #9 | MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD | 74432 | 10 |
| #10 | TOTAL TRANSPORTATION OF MISSISSIPPI LLC | 434467 | 10 |
| #11 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | 10 |
| #12 | SCHMIDT'S INC | 397323 | 9 |
| #13 | WERNER ENTERPRISES INC | 53467 | 9 |
| #14 | OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE INC | 90849 | 9 |
| #15 | CENTRAL TRANSPORT LLC | 661173 | 8 |
| #16 | CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION | 73705 | 8 |
| #17 | CAPURRO TRUCKING | 662408 | 8 |
| #18 | MVT SERVICES LLC | 270179 | 7 |
| #19 | CRST EXPEDITED INC | 53773 | 7 |
| #20 | HEARTLAND ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC | 3313518 | 7 |
| #21 | MLT TRANS INC | 1061977 | 7 |
| #22 | ANNETT HOLDINGS INC | 87409 | 6 |
| #23 | 4G TRANSFER US-MEX SA DE CV | 2828651 | 6 |
| #24 | RYDER TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS LLC | 299073 | 6 |
| #25 | COVENANT TRANSPORT LLC | 273818 | 6 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 393.205(a) was cited • 6,566 total events • Page 1 of 263
Recent Inspections with 393.205(a)
Showing 25 of 6,566
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82907833 | US | Level 1 | Yes |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82906326 | DE | Level 1 | Yes |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82906956 | MO | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82907913 | US | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82912975 | TX | Level 1 | Yes |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82912814 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82898021 | OR | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 13, 2024 | 82899762 | IA | Level 1 | Yes |
| Oct 12, 2024 | 82897661 | AR | Level 1 | Yes |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82911516 | PA | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82911515 | PA | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82907049 | VA | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82882873 | CT | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82890846 | SC | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82888537 | PA | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82897743 | US | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82877205 | MA | Level 1 | Yes |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82900732 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82913202 | CA | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82898261 | MO | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82885907 | US | Level 1 | Yes |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82884368 | TN | Level 1 | Yes |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82881915 | CA | Level 1 | Yes |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82894156 | GA | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82897546 | NY | Level 2 | No |