393.25(b) — Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load
FMCSA violation code under Vehicle Maintenance. 528 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(b) 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 • 491 carriers total • Page 1 of 20
Top Carriers with 393.25(b) Violations
Showing 25 of 491
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | TROY C GERLACH | 771864 | 5 |
| #2 | LYNDEN ICE CO LLC | 1891369 | 4 |
| #3 | K & B TRANSPORTATION INC | 320526 | 3 |
| #4 | NORTH COAST ELECTRIC COMPANY | 370293 | 2 |
| #5 | NATIONWIDE TRUCK BROKERS INC | 158325 | 2 |
| #6 | RABIT HAULING CO LLC | 2165673 | 2 |
| #7 | EM BUSINESS SERVICES LLC | 3054427 | 2 |
| #8 | JEM TRUCKING LLC | 3228755 | 2 |
| #9 | BD FAST TRANSPORT LLC | 2567295 | 2 |
| #10 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | 2 |
| #11 | CONCRETE DESIGNS LLC | 805256 | 2 |
| #12 | VS CARRIERS INC | 2156343 | 2 |
| #13 | DAVID'S TOWING & RECOVERY LLC | 1083337 | 2 |
| #14 | DOWN TO EARTH LLC | 1360473 | 2 |
| #15 | SAWA TRANSPORTATION INC | 1597813 | 2 |
| #16 | FULGER TRANSPORT INC | 1638950 | 2 |
| #17 | RELIABLE LOGISTICS LLC | 3229539 | 2 |
| #18 | LDT LOGISTICS INC | 2067307 | 2 |
| #19 | CIRIELLO LANDSCAPES LTD | 2127918 | 2 |
| #20 | SAMEDAY DELIVERY INC | 1323932 | 2 |
| #21 | FENCING SUPPLY GROUP ACQUISITIONS LLC | 3912511 | 2 |
| #22 | FLATHEAD JANITORIAL AND RUG SERVICE INC | 3804283 | 2 |
| #23 | CLIFTON BRITT PRICE | 2291726 | 2 |
| #24 | SOUTHERN GLAZER'S WINE AND SPIRITS LLC | 420647 | 2 |
| #25 | WORLD CLASS TRUCKING INC | 2599974 | 2 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 393.25(b) was cited • 528 total events • Page 1 of 22
Recent Inspections with 393.25(b)
Showing 25 of 528
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2024 | 82900437 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 82815194 | MS | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 82795755 | PA | Level 1 | Yes |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 82776398 | AL | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 82757930 | MI | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 18, 2024 | 82702963 | NH | Level 1 | No |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 82675813 | CT | Level 2 | Yes |
| Sep 15, 2024 | 82682993 | NM | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 14, 2024 | 82669417 | IA | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 12, 2024 | 82645629 | PA | Level 1 | No |
| Sep 11, 2024 | 82667795 | NY | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 10, 2024 | 82630330 | MS | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 10, 2024 | 82656527 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 5, 2024 | 82595013 | MA | Level 1 | No |
| Sep 4, 2024 | 82584835 | KY | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 4, 2024 | 82569978 | MD | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 4, 2024 | 82569869 | MD | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 3, 2024 | 82589884 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| Aug 30, 2024 | 82559363 | MI | Level 2 | No |
| Aug 28, 2024 | 82526496 | NV | Level 2 | Yes |
| Aug 28, 2024 | 82526809 | PA | Level 2 | Yes |
| Aug 28, 2024 | 82526203 | AK | Level 1 | No |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 82540221 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 82583749 | ME | Level 1 | No |
| Aug 24, 2024 | 82483753 | KY | Level 1 | No |