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393.45DLPC — Brake tubing/hoses inadequate

FMCSA violation code under Vehicle Maintenance. 11,780 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 7.

Severity Weight
7
OOS Eligible
No
BASIC Category
Vehicle Maintenance
Total Events
11,780
Code
393.45DLPC
Code System
FMCSR
BASIC Category
Vehicle Maintenance
OOS Eligible
No
Severity Weight
7
Violation Group
—
Total Events
11,780
Carriers Cited
6,764

Violation Description

Commercial motor vehicle brake tubing or hoses are worn, chafed, crimped, or otherwise damaged.

About This Violation Code

Code 393.45DLPC 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 393.45DLPC in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

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Events (all time)
11,780
OOS Events
346
OOS Rate
2.9%
Top State (180d)
Texas
3,658 events

Top Enforcing States

Where 393.45DLPC is most commonly cited (last 180 days)

1.Texas
3,658
OOS 2.2%
2.Iowa
66
OOS 0.0%
3.New Mexico
61
OOS 0.0%
4.Illinois
38
OOS 10.5%
5.North Carolina
19
OOS 5.3%
6.Kentucky
4
OOS 50.0%

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

Citation Trend (12 months)

Monthly count of 393.45DLPC citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.

268
Apr
624
May
509
Jun
532
Jul
619
Aug
549
Sep
669
Oct
634
Nov
663
Dec
706
Jan
765
Feb
773
Mar
26
Apr

Most Active Stations

Inspection stations citing 393.45DLPC most often (last 180 days)

1.YSLETA POE
328
OOS 0.3%
2.BOTA POE
205
OOS 1.5%
3.PHARR POE
177
OOS 2.8%
4.COLUMBIA POE
159
OOS 0.0%
5.VETERANS POE
128
OOS 0.8%
6.IH35 SB DEVINE SCALE
95
OOS 0.0%
7.CAMINO REAL POE
89
OOS 0.0%
8.US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE
69
OOS 1.4%
9.IH35 NB DEVINE SCALE
57
OOS 1.8%
10.INDIOS POE
51
OOS 3.9%

Often Cited Together

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

393.9924 co-occurrences393.45B2UV564 co-occurrences393.47E448 co-occurrences396.3A1403 co-occurrences393.78300 co-occurrences392.2RG292 co-occurrences393.53B288 co-occurrences396.5B277 co-occurrences393.75C244 co-occurrences393.55E240 co-occurrences

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

Top Carriers Cited

Ranked by frequency • 6,764 carriers total • Page 1 of 271

Top Carriers with 393.45DLPC Violations

Showing 25 of 6,764

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Top Carriers with 393.45DLPC Violations
#CarrierUSDOT# Violations
#1SERVICIO DE TRANSPORTE INTERNACIONAL Y LOCAL SA DE CV55734171
#2SERVICIO INTERNACIONAL DE ENLACE TERRESTRE SA DE CV81817565
#3TRANSPORTES AGUILA DE CIUDAD JUAREZ SA DE CV55536554
#4TRANSPORTADORA NORTE DE CHIHUAHUA S A DE C V71112544
#5VRP TRANSPORTES DE MEXICO S DE RL DE CV66205841
#6OPERADORA DE TRANSPORTE INTERNACIONAL SA DE CV68342837
#7AUTOLINEAS PERZA SA DE CV334693936
#8RS TRANSFER SA DE CV115682535
#9ROLANDO VILLANUEVA NAVARRO55915134
#10TRANSPORTES DE MAQUILAS DE CD JUAREZ SA DE CV71038333
#11QUALITY TANK SA DE CV286460029
#12AUTOTRANSPORTES ROMEDU SA DE CV114825928
#13SERGIO VARELA MALDONADO72522625
#14EVANS DELIVERY COMPANY INC3811125
#15EXPRESS TRES FRONTERAS SA DE CV55787024
#16FLETES MEXICO CHIHUAHUA SA DE CV105311824
#17TEXAS INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISES INC219691224
#18CNC LOGISTICS S DE RL DE CV272620324
#19SELECT DEDICATED SOLUTIONS LLC187714022
#20AUTOTRANSPORTES VARELA DAVILA SA DE CV171682421
#21TRANSPORTE INTERNACIONAL LOPEZ OCHOA SA DE C V104190721
#22BORDER EXPRESS DE MEXICO SA DE CV169217921
#23SMYRNA READY MIX CONCRETE LLC173890420
#24SERVICIOS ESPECIALIZADOS ALANIS SA DE CV55947720
#25WINDSTAR TRUCKING LLC212627220

Recent Inspections

Latest inspections where 393.45DLPC was cited • 11,780 total events • Page 1 of 472

Recent Inspections with 393.45DLPC

Showing 25 of 11,780

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Recent Inspections with 393.45DLPC
DateReport #StateLevelOOS
Apr 2, 202687487686TXLevel 1No
Apr 2, 202687488020TXLevel 1No
Apr 2, 202687487295TXLevel 2No
Apr 2, 202687487193TXLevel 2No
Apr 2, 202687488301TXLevel 2No
Apr 2, 202687488001TXLevel 1No
Apr 2, 202687487762TXLevel 1No
Apr 1, 202687488071TXLevel 1No
Apr 1, 202687488307TXLevel 2No
Apr 1, 202687488335TXLevel 1No
Apr 1, 202687488376TXLevel 2No
Apr 1, 202687479288TXLevel 1No
Apr 1, 202687479486TXLevel 1No
Apr 1, 202687479676TXLevel 1No
Apr 1, 202687479859TXLevel 1No
Apr 1, 202687487036TXLevel 2No
Apr 1, 202687487270TXLevel 2No
Apr 1, 202687487300TXLevel 2No
Apr 1, 202687487412TXLevel 1No
Apr 1, 202687487581TXLevel 2No
Apr 1, 202687487853TXLevel 1No
Apr 1, 202687488233TXLevel 2No
Apr 1, 202687478883TXLevel 1No
Apr 1, 202687479237TXLevel 2No
Apr 1, 202687479004TXLevel 2No

Data sources & freshness

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

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