393.25(a) — Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load
FMCSA violation code under Vehicle Maintenance. 1,556 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 3.
Violation Description
Required rear lamps or reflectors on CMV obscured by tailboard, load, or other obstruction.
About This Violation Code
Code 393.25(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 393.25 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Carriers Cited
Ranked by frequency • 1,284 carriers total • Page 1 of 52
Top Carriers with 393.25(a) Violations
Showing 25 of 1,284
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | JUANA MONTOYA RUBIO | 3044830 | 13 |
| #2 | ST ROMO LABOR FORCE LLC | 3268867 | 10 |
| #3 | MIGUEL ANGEL VELASCO | 843917 | 8 |
| #4 | JOSE DE JESUS GUTIERREZ IZAGUIRRE | 923053 | 6 |
| #5 | JOSE LUIS ARMENTA GAXIOLA | 1531559 | 6 |
| #6 | CNC LOGISTICS S DE RL DE CV | 2726203 | 6 |
| #7 | IBORN SA DE CV | 2795090 | 5 |
| #8 | TRANSBORDER DE NOGALES SA DE CV | 1852066 | 5 |
| #9 | JORGE ARMANDO PINEDA CERVANTES | 2339278 | 5 |
| #10 | HUNGAROS TRANSPORTISTAS SA DE CV | 604197 | 5 |
| #11 | JOHNS DISPOSAL SERVICE INC | 1079477 | 5 |
| #12 | OMAR CANDELARIO HERNANDEZ BUENO | 2049525 | 5 |
| #13 | JOSE JUAN ARMENTA SOTO | 2007078 | 5 |
| #14 | FLAVIO FIGUEROA PORTILLO | 3044259 | 5 |
| #15 | SERVICIO INTERNACIONAL DE ENLACE TERRESTRE SA DE CV | 818175 | 5 |
| #16 | DKM LOGISTICA SA DE CV | 3118976 | 4 |
| #17 | COMERCIALIZADORA MARSER SA DE CV | 2934228 | 4 |
| #18 | CUMMINGS LOGGING LLC | 3124100 | 4 |
| #19 | THRIFT LAND ACQUISITION LLC | 2996835 | 4 |
| #20 | MILLS TRANSPORT LLC | 3148035 | 4 |
| #21 | THREE J TRUCKING TRANSPORT LLC | 3288995 | 4 |
| #22 | AUTOLINEAS DE CULIACAN SA DE CV | 616934 | 4 |
| #23 | ALFONSO GRIJALVA GRACIA | 988857 | 4 |
| #24 | LUIS ADRIAN OCHOA MONTOYA | 3972834 | 4 |
| #25 | DANIEL ERNESTO PENA COTA | 1647639 | 4 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 393.25(a) was cited • 1,556 total events • Page 1 of 63
Recent Inspections with 393.25(a)
Showing 25 of 1,556
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82906462 | HI | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 12, 2024 | 82897664 | AR | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 12, 2024 | 82897813 | US | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82902882 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82889564 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82875726 | VA | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82873300 | US | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82880302 | MI | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82871823 | CA | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82896047 | US | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82866233 | MA | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82864567 | VA | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82858548 | MI | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82870650 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82870466 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 7, 2024 | 82858647 | PA | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 7, 2024 | 82896423 | NY | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 7, 2024 | 82861058 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 82907672 | NY | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 82865211 | US | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 82883640 | MN | Level 4 | No |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 82833436 | AK | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 82843917 | GA | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 82854500 | PA | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 82865039 | US | Level 2 | No |