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393.71H-CDITB — Fifth wheel defective

FMCSA violation code under Vehicle Maintenance. 33 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 8.

Severity Weight
8
OOS Eligible
No
BASIC Category
Vehicle Maintenance
Total Events
33
Code
393.71H-CDITB
Code System
FMCSR
BASIC Category
Vehicle Maintenance
OOS Eligible
No
Severity Weight
8
Violation Group
—
Total Events
33
Carriers Cited
32

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-CDITB 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.

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Events (all time)
33
OOS Events
3
OOS Rate
9.1%
Top State (180d)
Maryland
2 events

Top Enforcing States

Where 393.71H-CDITB is most commonly cited (last 180 days)

1.Maryland
2
OOS 0.0%
2.Missouri
2
OOS 0.0%
3.Kentucky
1
OOS 0.0%
4.Nebraska
1
OOS 0.0%
5.New York
1
OOS 0.0%
6.Pennsylvania
1
OOS 0.0%
7.California
1
OOS 0.0%
8.Wisconsin
1
OOS 0.0%
9.Florida
1
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 393.71H-CDITB citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.

1
Apr
4
May
2
Jun
1
Aug
1
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
3
Jan
2
Feb
1
Mar

Most Active Stations

Inspection stations citing 393.71H-CDITB most often (last 180 days)

1.STRATHMORE
1
OOS 0.0%
2.NORTH FORT MYERS FL
1
OOS 0.0%
3.LAWRENCEBURG
1
OOS 0.0%
4.BALTIMORE MD
1
OOS 0.0%
5.FROSTBURG MD
1
OOS 0.0%
6.PACIFIC MO
1
OOS 0.0%
7.UNION MO
1
OOS 0.0%
8.ON UNNAMED STREET, 156 FEET WE
1
OOS 0.0%
9.MEDFORD NY
1
OOS 0.0%
10.PA
1
OOS 0.0%

Often Cited Together

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

393.128B-CLWV4 co-occurrences393.9A-LTSI3 co-occurrences393.9A-LHWS2 co-occurrences390.21TB1-MC2 co-occurrences392.2-SLLSR2 co-occurrences393.9A-LLPL2 co-occurrences393.112-C1 co-occurrences393.110C-C1 co-occurrences392.2-SLLSOA1 co-occurrences393.11A1-LLPL1 co-occurrences

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

Top Carriers Cited

Ranked by frequency • 32 carriers total • Page 1 of 2

Top Carriers with 393.71H-CDITB Violations

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Top Carriers with 393.71H-CDITB Violations
#CarrierUSDOT# Violations
#1RESPONSIBLE PARKING MANAGEMENT TOWING LLC23483432
#2TRES AMIGOS TRUCKING INC28509631
#3DATTCO INC612221
#4VALU AUTO LLC34015241
#5ALLIANCE DRIVEAWAY SOLUTIONS INC23725921
#6FOUR WHEELS AUTO SALES AND REPAIR LLC33919201
#7ELLIS RECOVERY LLC23079301
#8LILLIAN AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTION LLC41344591
#9UNION AUTO TOWING INC32280261
#10TOW & FIX AUTO REPAIR LLC41274931
#11AUTO AUTHORITY LLC44186991
#12SUMMIT VIEW TOWING LLC44449531
#13YOUNGS TOTAL HOME SERVICES43949591
#14ROAD STAR TOWING INC32602411
#15STEPNEY'S TOWING LLC15253021
#16IFEACHO AUTO TOWING LLC32990081
#17DLH AUTO LLC26356631
#18BELLAA CORPORATION42908471
#19C&C TRUCKING LLC38097431
#20BAILEYS TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC42200931
#21IAA SERVICES INC4230811
#22VONLEE'S UNLIMITED TOWING & TRANSPORT LLC10798271
#23AMERICAN HEAVY TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC34519691
#24PALADIN IMPOUND & RECOVERY LLC21675791
#25MARTINEZ CUSTOM INDUSTRIES32472611

Recent Inspections

Latest inspections where 393.71H-CDITB was cited • 33 total events • Page 1 of 2

Recent Inspections with 393.71H-CDITB

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Recent Inspections with 393.71H-CDITB
DateReport #StateLevelOOS
Mar 9, 202687259372FLLevel 2No
Feb 16, 202687065176PALevel 2No
Feb 6, 202686988798WILevel 2No
Jan 29, 202686920478MOLevel 1No
Jan 8, 202686756127MDLevel 2No
Jan 7, 202686727134NELevel 2No
Dec 17, 202586721504MOLevel 2No
Dec 5, 202586584431CALevel 5No
Nov 3, 202586239259MDLevel 2No
Oct 30, 202586242492NYLevel 2No
Oct 24, 202586139889KYLevel 2No
Sep 13, 202585838874MDLevel 2No
Aug 15, 202585553058NYLevel 2No
Jun 26, 202585165361GALevel 1No
Jun 6, 202584942866NYLevel 2No
May 23, 202584770432CALevel 1No
May 11, 202584635392MDLevel 1No
May 7, 202584596056CTLevel 2Yes
May 5, 202584596355MDLevel 1No
Apr 28, 202584541747MDLevel 1No
Mar 14, 202584144749MDLevel 2No
Mar 12, 202584119950KSLevel 1No
Mar 4, 202584085478NYLevel 2No
Feb 27, 202583981544MDLevel 2No
Feb 18, 202583904184MALevel 2No

Data sources & freshness

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

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