393.71H — Fifth wheel defective
FMCSA violation code under Vehicle Maintenance. 24 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 8.
Violation Description
Fifth wheel assembly on commercial motor vehicle is defective, has excessive wear, or is not properly secured.
About This Violation Code
Code 393.71H 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 393.71H in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Enforcing States
Where 393.71H is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
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Citation Trend (12 months)
Monthly count of 393.71H citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.
Most Active Stations
Inspection stations citing 393.71H 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 • 23 carriers total
Top Carriers with 393.71H Violations
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | SERGIO DE LEON | 2164061 | 2 |
| #2 | TESLA HAUL INC | 3451825 | 1 |
| #3 | SHIBA TRUCKING LLC | 3762963 | 1 |
| #4 | LULU'S TOWING LUTHER PUCKETT | 3360867 | 1 |
| #5 | UNITED CONTRACTORS MIDWEST INC | 2001847 | 1 |
| #6 | ZIGI FREIGHT INC | 2828543 | 1 |
| #7 | A&B VACCARO TRUCKING LLC | 2288512 | 1 |
| #8 | DURHAM SCHOOL SERVICES LP | 350651 | 1 |
| #9 | C & S TIMBER LLC | 3562737 | 1 |
| #10 | SVOBODA EXPRESS INC | 2014244 | 1 |
| #11 | MARTIN VELASQUEZ | 2290871 | 1 |
| #12 | TRANSPORTE MENJIVAR | 4165560 | 1 |
| #13 | LEON AUTOS & TRANSPORT | 4545648 | 1 |
| #14 | RABBIT TRUCKING LLC | 3945679 | 1 |
| #15 | U-PULL-IT INC | 2400465 | 1 |
| #16 | JURGEN ABISALOM SANCHEZ POROJ | 4362577 | 1 |
| #17 | ML LOGISTICS SERVICES LLC | 4346630 | 1 |
| #18 | 1ST PLATINUM FREIGHT INC | 3126762 | 1 |
| #19 | DAGI TOWING LLC | 3233716 | 1 |
| #20 | BRIAN HARTSHORN | 1326252 | 1 |
| #21 | BIG B MANUFACTURING INC | 1868033 | 1 |
| #22 | RUBEN LANDAVERDE | 1184858 | 1 |
| #23 | EASTERN WHOLESALE FENCE LLC | 102468 | 1 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 393.71H was cited • 24 total events
Recent Inspections with 393.71H
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | 87302742 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Feb 3, 2026 | 87019992 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Dec 12, 2025 | 86573207 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Nov 17, 2025 | 86364846 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 27, 2025 | 86224947 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 23, 2025 | 86149197 | IL | Level 1 | Yes |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 86110236 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 2, 2025 | 85953895 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 85412506 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 85157057 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 85112905 | IL | Level 2 | Yes |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 85031520 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 84341767 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Feb 25, 2025 | 83968814 | NC | Level 1 | Yes |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 83751404 | NE | Level 2 | Yes |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 83727104 | KY | Level 1 | Yes |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 83674121 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Jan 13, 2025 | 83600454 | KY | Level 2 | Yes |
| Dec 9, 2024 | 83416880 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Dec 4, 2024 | 83344371 | IL | Level 2 | Yes |
| Nov 8, 2024 | 83252769 | IA | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 83002470 | IL | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82920193 | IL | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 82954499 | IL | Level 2 | Yes |