393.71 — Fifth wheel defective
FMCSA violation code under Vehicle Maintenance. 73 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 8. Out-of-service eligible.
Violation Description
Fifth wheel assembly on commercial motor vehicle is defective, has excessive wear, or is not properly secured.
About This Violation Code
Code 393.71 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). This violation is Out-of-Service eligible, meaning the driver or vehicle may be placed out of service at roadside when cited.
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 393.71 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Enforcing States
Where 393.71 is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
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Citation Trend (12 months)
Monthly count of 393.71 citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.
Most Active Stations
Inspection stations citing 393.71 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 • 71 carriers total • Page 1 of 3
Top Carriers with 393.71 Violations
Showing 25 of 71
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | M D Z TRUCKING LLC | 550803 | 3 |
| #2 | ALAN KIKER | 2441814 | 1 |
| #3 | L & L AUTO SALES INC | 2391544 | 1 |
| #4 | SUPERIOR TREE CARE CORP | 2741761 | 1 |
| #5 | BIG RED TRANSPORT LLC | 2984415 | 1 |
| #6 | FS TOWING | 3160888 | 1 |
| #7 | GUNNY'S EXCAVATING AND LAND CLEARING LLC | 4024719 | 1 |
| #8 | JAY TREE SERVICE INC | 2895820 | 1 |
| #9 | MEZO CORP | 3475002 | 1 |
| #10 | MG TRANSPORT RGV LLC | 3911611 | 1 |
| #11 | TOP NOTCH TREE CARE AND LANDSCAPING LLC | 3636153 | 1 |
| #12 | XPO LOGISTICS FREIGHT INC | 241829 | 1 |
| #13 | EVARISTO JAVIER SANCHEZ | 2156998 | 1 |
| #14 | FAST BLESSING FREIGHT LLC | 4353873 | 1 |
| #15 | LOVEY'S TOWING AND RECOVER LLC | 316460 | 1 |
| #16 | ALLIANCE DRIVEAWAY SOLUTIONS INC | 2372592 | 1 |
| #17 | ADOLFO CERON CASTANEDA | 2947234 | 1 |
| #18 | SERGIO DE LEON | 2164061 | 1 |
| #19 | BINFORD METALS & AUTO WRECKING LLC | 1824683 | 1 |
| #20 | STANDARD ENTERPRISES LLC | 1978529 | 1 |
| #21 | ELLIS RECOVERY LLC | 2307930 | 1 |
| #22 | TWO BIG BLONDES INC | 2269758 | 1 |
| #23 | JJJ CABLE & COMMUNICATION LLC | 3410586 | 1 |
| #24 | PELTZER ENTERPRISES INC | 1994738 | 1 |
| #25 | VICTORY TRANSIT INC | 1557782 | 1 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 393.71 was cited • 73 total events • Page 1 of 3
Recent Inspections with 393.71
Showing 25 of 73
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | 87468566 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 87423891 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 87372377 | IL | Level 1 | Yes |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 87300909 | NC | Level 2 | Yes |
| Dec 16, 2025 | 86604552 | IL | Level 1 | Yes |
| Dec 8, 2025 | 86583529 | TX | Level 1 | Yes |
| Aug 12, 2025 | 85496030 | PA | Level 1 | No |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 85169229 | PA | Level 1 | Yes |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 85143266 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 84192192 | IL | Level 2 | Yes |
| Feb 10, 2025 | 83828802 | NE | Level 2 | Yes |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 83674121 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Nov 9, 2024 | 83134710 | IA | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 82953423 | IA | Level 1 | Yes |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 82848288 | IL | Level 2 | Yes |
| Sep 11, 2024 | 82645195 | OH | Level 2 | Yes |
| Aug 24, 2024 | 82482563 | MD | Level 2 | Yes |
| Aug 23, 2024 | 82470774 | NE | Level 2 | Yes |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 82419921 | MA | Level 1 | Yes |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 82096649 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 81993651 | MI | Level 1 | Yes |
| Jun 6, 2024 | 81814983 | MI | Level 2 | No |
| May 18, 2024 | 81661589 | CA | Level 1 | Yes |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 81312236 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| Apr 8, 2024 | 81295133 | SC | Level 2 | Yes |