393.62(a) — Windshield wipers inoperative
FMCSA violation code under Vehicle Maintenance. 735 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 4.
Violation Description
Windshield wipers on commercial motor vehicle are inoperative or missing.
About This Violation Code
Code 393.62(a) falls under the Vehicle Maintenance BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS). It carries a severity weight of 4 (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 393.62 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Carriers Cited
Ranked by frequency • 454 carriers total • Page 1 of 19
Top Carriers with 393.62(a) Violations
Showing 25 of 454
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | FIRST STUDENT INC | 354406 | 19 |
| #2 | SFINIEX LINE EXPRESS INC | 591725 | 11 |
| #3 | DURHAM SCHOOL SERVICES LP | 350651 | 11 |
| #4 | QUICK TRANSIT MANAGEMENT AGENCY LLC | 1713003 | 10 |
| #5 | KINGS CANYON UNIFIED SCHOOL DIST | 2607803 | 10 |
| #6 | FIRST TRANSIT INC | 1002211 | 9 |
| #7 | UNLIMITED RECOVERY SOLUTIONS LLC | 1837368 | 7 |
| #8 | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS | 1151228 | 7 |
| #9 | SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT | 2808560 | 6 |
| #10 | COMMUNITY LINES INC | 484891 | 6 |
| #11 | MISSION SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION INC | 2721165 | 6 |
| #12 | WEDRIVEU INC | 2286995 | 6 |
| #13 | EMPIRE FARM LABOR CONTRACTOR LLC | 2951582 | 5 |
| #14 | SPANISH TRANSPORTATION SERVICE CORP | 554657 | 5 |
| #15 | SP PLUS LLC | 665732 | 5 |
| #16 | DAN ARENBERG | 2052309 | 5 |
| #17 | NEW JERSEY TRANSIT CORPORATION | 74293 | 5 |
| #18 | JR CUSTOM HARVESTING CO INC | 703064 | 5 |
| #19 | SAN JUAN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT | 2648318 | 5 |
| #20 | EARLIMART SCHOOL DISTRICT | 2621441 | 5 |
| #21 | DISCOVER YOSEMITE INC | 2697416 | 5 |
| #22 | TOURISMO EXPRESS INC | 1008689 | 4 |
| #23 | FOUR SEASON TRAVEL LLC | 2250538 | 4 |
| #24 | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA | 2662585 | 4 |
| #25 | ROYALTY COACHES INC | 3226691 | 4 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 393.62(a) was cited • 735 total events • Page 1 of 30
Recent Inspections with 393.62(a)
Showing 25 of 735
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82869598 | NE | Level 5 | Yes |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 82770478 | CA | Level 5 | Yes |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 82768674 | NV | Level 5 | Yes |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 82760595 | CA | Level 5 | Yes |
| Sep 21, 2024 | 82739460 | CA | Level 1 | Yes |
| Sep 21, 2024 | 82739399 | CA | Level 1 | Yes |
| Sep 20, 2024 | 82750813 | CA | Level 1 | Yes |
| Sep 20, 2024 | 82739440 | CA | Level 1 | Yes |
| Sep 20, 2024 | 82721811 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| Sep 20, 2024 | 82721559 | CA | Level 1 | Yes |
| Sep 20, 2024 | 82714088 | MD | Level 5 | Yes |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 82713875 | MA | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 82768791 | TX | Level 1 | Yes |
| Sep 18, 2024 | 82720922 | CA | Level 5 | Yes |
| Sep 18, 2024 | 82872118 | CA | Level 5 | Yes |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 82870407 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Sep 13, 2024 | 82760200 | CA | Level 5 | No |
| Sep 12, 2024 | 82653093 | ME | Level 5 | Yes |
| Sep 11, 2024 | 82674099 | CA | Level 5 | No |
| Sep 11, 2024 | 82872066 | CA | Level 5 | Yes |
| Sep 10, 2024 | 82635775 | CA | Level 5 | No |
| Sep 10, 2024 | 82675105 | CA | Level 5 | Yes |
| Sep 10, 2024 | 82675145 | CA | Level 5 | Yes |
| Sep 6, 2024 | 82614160 | CA | Level 5 | Yes |
| Sep 5, 2024 | 82608169 | NJ | Level 1 | Yes |