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393.205A — Wheel/rim defective

FMCSA violation code under Vehicle Maintenance. 2,259 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 7.

Severity Weight
7
OOS Eligible
No
BASIC Category
Vehicle Maintenance
Total Events
2,259
Code
393.205A
Code System
FMCSR
BASIC Category
Vehicle Maintenance
OOS Eligible
No
Severity Weight
7
Violation Group
—
Total Events
2,259
Carriers Cited
1,935

Violation Description

CMV wheel or rim has defect including cracks, breaks, or missing components.

About This Violation Code

Code 393.205A 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 393.205A in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

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Events (all time)
2,259
OOS Events
1,625
OOS Rate
71.9%
Top State (180d)
Texas
446 events

Top Enforcing States

Where 393.205A is most commonly cited (last 180 days)

1.Texas
446
OOS 66.4%
2.New Mexico
124
OOS 83.9%
3.North Carolina
35
OOS 68.6%
4.Illinois
28
OOS 85.7%
5.Iowa
14
OOS 85.7%

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

Citation Trend (12 months)

Monthly count of 393.205A citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.

69
Apr
113
May
102
Jun
137
Jul
110
Aug
96
Sep
139
Oct
114
Nov
108
Dec
103
Jan
109
Feb
135
Mar
7
Apr

Most Active Stations

Inspection stations citing 393.205A most often (last 180 days)

1.US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE
54
OOS 66.7%
2.US77 RIVIERA SCALE
25
OOS 60.0%
3.SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY
19
OOS 63.2%
4.IH35 SB DEVINE SCALE
16
OOS 81.3%
5.LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY
15
OOS 93.3%
6.GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY
13
OOS 69.2%
7.NM
11
OOS 90.9%
8.IH35 NB DEVINE SCALE
11
OOS 81.8%
9.PHARR POE
10
OOS 60.0%
10.IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE
8
OOS 12.5%

Often Cited Together

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

393.9152 co-occurrences393.47E56 co-occurrences393.45B2UV52 co-occurrences396.17C46 co-occurrences392.2RG43 co-occurrences393.7841 co-occurrences393.75C41 co-occurrences396.3A141 co-occurrences393.9TS40 co-occurrences396.5B40 co-occurrences

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

Top Carriers Cited

Ranked by frequency • 1,935 carriers total • Page 1 of 78

Top Carriers with 393.205A Violations

Showing 25 of 1,935

fmcsa-violations
Top Carriers with 393.205A Violations
#CarrierUSDOT# Violations
#1FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION868768
#2JUAN ANGEL GARCIA ROSALES16090785
#3MIGUEL ANGEL VAZQUEZ MELENDEZ39344565
#4WERNER ENTERPRISES INC534675
#5SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC542835
#6TEXAS INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISES INC21969124
#7WESTERN EXPRESS INC5114124
#8AGGREGATE HAULERS I L P10214854
#9BRETCU TRUCKING LLC17484464
#10SELECT GENETICS LLC29834684
#11WARRIOR TECHNOLOGIES LLC30132274
#12JAIME FERNANDO PALAFOX VILLEGAS21779284
#13LOU'S TRANSPORT LLC8976274
#14J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC808064
#15P & D TRANSPORT LLC18151943
#16KJ AMERICA INC25740723
#17SPACE CITY M&C TRANSPORT LLC34338453
#18CGL EXPRESS LLC34753213
#19BENNETT MOTOR EXPRESS LLC926933
#204 SOULS TRUCKING LLC40188963
#21M&G512 LOGISTICS LLC36279773
#22ZERO MAX INC29798003
#23ANCELMO SANCHEZ19524993
#24GURMAN TRUCKING INC12442073
#25VICTORY TRANSIT INC15577823

Recent Inspections

Latest inspections where 393.205A was cited • 2,259 total events • Page 1 of 91

Recent Inspections with 393.205A

Showing 25 of 2,259

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Recent Inspections with 393.205A
DateReport #StateLevelOOS
Apr 2, 202687487882TXLevel 2Yes
Apr 2, 202687487328TXLevel 2Yes
Apr 1, 202687487949TXLevel 2Yes
Apr 1, 202687488355TXLevel 1Yes
Apr 1, 202687487947TXLevel 2Yes
Apr 1, 202687487217TXLevel 2Yes
Mar 31, 202687479412TXLevel 1No
Mar 31, 202687469159TXLevel 2Yes
Mar 31, 202687468991TXLevel 2No
Mar 31, 202687468972TXLevel 2Yes
Mar 31, 202687465255NMLevel 2Yes
Mar 30, 202687453474ILLevel 1Yes
Mar 30, 202687468118TXLevel 2Yes
Mar 30, 202687467024TXLevel 2Yes
Mar 29, 202687469009TXLevel 2Yes
Mar 28, 202687467529TXLevel 2Yes
Mar 27, 202687466732TXLevel 2Yes
Mar 27, 202687442656TXLevel 2Yes
Mar 27, 202687443176TXLevel 2No
Mar 26, 202687442766TXLevel 2No
Mar 26, 202687441680TXLevel 2Yes
Mar 26, 202687441649TXLevel 2Yes
Mar 26, 202687440757TXLevel 2Yes
Mar 26, 202687441963TXLevel 1Yes
Mar 26, 202687467711TXLevel 2Yes

Data sources & freshness

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

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