393.24(a) — Lighting/marking on projecting loads
FMCSA violation code under Vehicle Maintenance. 2,451 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 3.
Violation Description
Failure to properly light and mark loads projecting beyond the sides or rear of the vehicle.
About This Violation Code
Code 393.24(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 393.24 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Carriers Cited
Ranked by frequency • 2,297 carriers total • Page 1 of 92
Top Carriers with 393.24(a) Violations
Showing 25 of 2,297
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | 5 |
| #2 | SERGIO IVAN VALENZUELA PEREZ | 3104119 | 4 |
| #3 | ALFREDO ROSALES JUAREZ | 3110167 | 4 |
| #4 | WASHINGTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT | 2652500 | 4 |
| #5 | EVANS DELIVERY COMPANY INC | 38111 | 4 |
| #6 | FORCE LOGISTICS US LLC | 2878088 | 4 |
| #7 | BANNING UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT | 2808908 | 3 |
| #8 | COWAN INTERMODAL GROUP LLC | 215194 | 3 |
| #9 | EUREKA UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT | 2648828 | 3 |
| #10 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | 3 |
| #11 | JPJ TRUCKING LLC | 2969263 | 3 |
| #12 | BLUETRITON BRANDS INC | 297080 | 3 |
| #13 | BOURGEOIS TRUCKING LLC | 3273974 | 3 |
| #14 | GUZ TRUCKING | 3209429 | 3 |
| #15 | FRIZZELL TRUCKING LLC | 3220024 | 3 |
| #16 | EASTERN DRAYAGE LLC | 2428546 | 3 |
| #17 | SHANE DEVON ROCHA | 4031664 | 3 |
| #18 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | 3 |
| #19 | FIRST STUDENT INC | 354406 | 3 |
| #20 | PATRICK GESSELL FARMS | 1145611 | 2 |
| #21 | O RUIZ TRUCKING LLC | 1940617 | 2 |
| #22 | DARCY CONSTRUCTION CORP | 800224 | 2 |
| #23 | 3 B DOZER SERVICE LLC | 1985788 | 2 |
| #24 | DROP TINE CONCRETE LLC | 4071738 | 2 |
| #25 | MOUNTAIN WEST CONSTRUCTION GROUP INC | 2810678 | 2 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 393.24(a) was cited • 2,451 total events • Page 1 of 99
Recent Inspections with 393.24(a)
Showing 25 of 2,451
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2024 | 82900907 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 12, 2024 | 82913030 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82912068 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82901348 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82900854 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82913091 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82911708 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82911606 | PA | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82889356 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82900730 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82868245 | NC | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82889331 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82881544 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82888611 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82881081 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82912113 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82870301 | PA | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82911932 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82889315 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82900535 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 7, 2024 | 82859568 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 7, 2024 | 82859552 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 5, 2024 | 82860544 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 5, 2024 | 82857211 | NC | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 82859639 | TX | Level 2 | No |