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393.55C2 — Coupling device/towing methods defective

FMCSA violation code under Vehicle Maintenance. 6,834 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 8.

Severity Weight
8
OOS Eligible
No
BASIC Category
Vehicle Maintenance
Total Events
6,834
Code
393.55C2
Code System
FMCSR
BASIC Category
Vehicle Maintenance
OOS Eligible
No
Severity Weight
8
Violation Group
—
Total Events
6,834
Carriers Cited
4,925

Violation Description

Coupling devices or towing methods on commercial motor vehicle are defective or inadequate.

About This Violation Code

Code 393.55C2 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 393.55C2 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

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Events (all time)
6,834
OOS Events
1
OOS Rate
0.0%
Top State (180d)
Texas
2,000 events

Top Enforcing States

Where 393.55C2 is most commonly cited (last 180 days)

1.Texas
2,000
OOS 0.0%
2.Illinois
102
OOS 0.0%
3.Iowa
64
OOS 0.0%
4.New Mexico
3
OOS 0.0%

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

Citation Trend (12 months)

Monthly count of 393.55C2 citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.

157
Apr
306
May
352
Jun
382
Jul
426
Aug
342
Sep
413
Oct
415
Nov
369
Dec
402
Jan
412
Feb
387
Mar
17
Apr

Most Active Stations

Inspection stations citing 393.55C2 most often (last 180 days)

1.IH35 SB DEVINE SCALE
130
OOS 0.0%
2.COLUMBIA POE
76
OOS 0.0%
3.PHARR POE
70
OOS 0.0%
4.IH-0820 IN TARRANT CO. (0-34)
54
OOS 0.0%
5.US-0287 IN ELLIS CO. (484-520)
40
OOS 0.0%
6.US-0067 IN ELLIS CO. (424-434)
38
OOS 0.0%
7.IH35 NB DEVINE SCALE
35
OOS 0.0%
8.US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE
29
OOS 0.0%
9.IH-0030 IN TARRANT CO. (2-31)
27
OOS 0.0%
10.IH 35 SB MM 117
22
OOS 0.0%

Often Cited Together

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

393.9634 co-occurrences392.2RG298 co-occurrences393.45B2UV257 co-occurrences393.47E206 co-occurrences396.17C189 co-occurrences393.78180 co-occurrences392.2W179 co-occurrences396.5B158 co-occurrences393.75C153 co-occurrences396.3A1152 co-occurrences

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

Top Carriers Cited

Ranked by frequency • 4,925 carriers total • Page 1 of 197

Top Carriers with 393.55C2 Violations

Showing 25 of 4,925

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Top Carriers with 393.55C2 Violations
#CarrierUSDOT# Violations
#1TEXAS INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISES INC219691233
#2WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS INC38608331
#3TRANSPORTES LARMEX SA DE CV243635324
#4STATEWIDE TRUCKING CORP38888618
#5SELECT DEDICATED SOLUTIONS LLC187714018
#6BFI WASTE SERVICES OF TEXAS LP96208517
#7TEXAN CONCRETE ENTERPRISE READY MIX INC211083815
#8J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC8080612
#9TRIPLE AD ENTERPRISES LLC345626212
#10QUALITY TANK SA DE CV286460012
#11JUAN ANDRES QUINTANA JIMBO315247912
#12CROSS INTEGRATED TRANSPORT LLC219527110
#13SERVICIOS ESPECIALIZADOS ALANIS SA DE CV55947710
#14915 HAULER INC164365910
#15SMYRNA READY MIX CONCRETE LLC173890410
#16WYATT TRANSPORTATION L P11444069
#17BEST TRASH LLC19547699
#18FJ CARRIER LOGISTICS LLC31629229
#19DX XPRESS INC21280199
#20FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION868769
#21SERVICIO INTERNACIONAL DE ENLACE TERRESTRE SA DE CV8181759
#22AUTOTRANSPORTES VARELA DAVILA SA DE CV17168249
#23REPUBLIC WASTE SERVICES OF TEXAS LTD7724078
#24AUTOFLETES GOMEZ LEAL SA DE CV20853088
#25ODEL LOGISTICS LLC32170378

Recent Inspections

Latest inspections where 393.55C2 was cited • 6,834 total events • Page 1 of 274

Recent Inspections with 393.55C2

Showing 25 of 6,834

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Recent Inspections with 393.55C2
DateReport #StateLevelOOS
Apr 2, 202687488019TXLevel 1No
Apr 2, 202687488293TXLevel 2No
Apr 2, 202687487211TXLevel 1No
Apr 2, 202687487698TXLevel 1No
Apr 1, 202687488024TXLevel 2No
Apr 1, 202687487648TXLevel 2No
Apr 1, 202687487140TXLevel 2No
Apr 1, 202687479397TXLevel 1No
Apr 1, 202687487238TXLevel 2No
Apr 1, 202687479664TXLevel 1No
Apr 1, 202687488099TXLevel 2No
Apr 1, 202687479761TXLevel 1No
Apr 1, 202687487217TXLevel 2No
Apr 1, 202687478902TXLevel 2No
Apr 1, 202687487647TXLevel 2No
Apr 1, 202687478710TXLevel 1No
Apr 1, 202687477672ILLevel 1No
Mar 31, 202687479231TXLevel 1No
Mar 31, 202687478899TXLevel 2No
Mar 31, 202687488389TXLevel 2No
Mar 31, 202687487343TXLevel 1No
Mar 30, 202687479390TXLevel 2No
Mar 30, 202687467045TXLevel 2No
Mar 30, 202687468194TXLevel 1No
Mar 30, 202687466857TXLevel 2No

Data sources & freshness

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

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