393.40F-BNPB — Inadequate brakes
FMCSA violation code under Vehicle Maintenance. 10 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 8.
Violation Description
Commercial motor vehicle equipped with brakes that are inadequate or fail to meet performance requirements.
About This Violation Code
Code 393.40F-BNPB falls under the Vehicle Maintenance BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS). It carries a severity weight of 8 (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 393.40F in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Enforcing States
Where 393.40F-BNPB is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
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Citation Trend (12 months)
Monthly count of 393.40F-BNPB citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.
Most Active Stations
Inspection stations citing 393.40F-BNPB most often (last 180 days)
Often Cited Together
Other violations commonly found on the same inspection (last 90 days)
Citation patterns suggest related root causes (e.g., HOS violations paired with logbook errors).
Top Carriers Cited
Ranked by frequency • 10 carriers total
Top Carriers with 393.40F-BNPB Violations
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | HERNANDEZ TRUCKING LLC | 4065352 | 1 |
| #2 | HAWAII TRUCK PARTS SALES AND SERVICES LLC | 3882744 | 1 |
| #3 | MA ELENA MALDONADO MILLAN | 2425622 | 1 |
| #4 | JOHNSON & JOHNSON HAULING LLC | 4547393 | 1 |
| #5 | DAVID MILAN RIVERA | 2530472 | 1 |
| #6 | ELEVA LOGISTICS INC | 4164826 | 1 |
| #7 | KDN TRANSPORT GROUP LLC | 4518172 | 1 |
| #8 | JV & MS TRUCKING LLC | 2899080 | 1 |
| #9 | BARLAL TRANSPORTATION LLC | 4296863 | 1 |
| #10 | HILDA LUCILA RUIZ GARZA | 1249038 | 1 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 393.40F-BNPB was cited • 10 total events
Recent Inspections with 393.40F-BNPB
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | 87485105 | US | Level 1 | Yes |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 87476429 | UT | Level 1 | Yes |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 87475842 | OR | Level 2 | Yes |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 87485135 | US | Level 1 | Yes |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 87483244 | AZ | Level 1 | Yes |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 87483780 | FL | Level 1 | Yes |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 87483165 | OH | Level 1 | Yes |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 87474881 | US | Level 1 | Yes |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 87476115 | HI | Level 1 | Yes |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 87474615 | TN | Level 1 | Yes |