393.78(a) — Windshield condition defective
FMCSA violation code under Vehicle Maintenance. 13,852 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 4.
Violation Description
Windshield condition is such that it impairs the driver's view of the road.
About This Violation Code
Code 393.78(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 393.78 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Carriers Cited
Ranked by frequency • 10,665 carriers total • Page 1 of 427
Top Carriers with 393.78(a) Violations
Showing 25 of 10,665
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | OCTAVIO ANDRADE CORELLA | 558440 | 34 |
| #2 | RICARDO ANDRES PENA COTA | 591357 | 28 |
| #3 | BELTRAN BROTHERS LLC | 1122039 | 28 |
| #4 | DANIEL ERNESTO PENA COTA | 1647639 | 26 |
| #5 | AUTOTRANSPORTE CA-RI SA DE CV | 1759246 | 23 |
| #6 | CHILO'S TRUCKING LLC | 1154460 | 21 |
| #7 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | 21 |
| #8 | WASTE MANAGEMENT INC OF FLORIDA | 856351 | 20 |
| #9 | SAUL BALDOMERO RODRIGUEZ SANCHEZ | 635061 | 19 |
| #10 | HLH LOGISTICS INC | 3294766 | 18 |
| #11 | VRP TRANSPORTES DE MEXICO S DE RL DE CV | 662058 | 17 |
| #12 | INTER MEXICANA DE TRANSPORTE SA DE CV | 1716415 | 17 |
| #13 | SAN LUIS INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT SERVICES LLC | 463252 | 17 |
| #14 | GILBERTO CARRANZA-GOMEZ | 786840 | 16 |
| #15 | DKM LOGISTICA SA DE CV | 3118976 | 16 |
| #16 | GUILLERMO ESQUER GARCIA | 3036898 | 15 |
| #17 | JOSE LUIS ARMENTA GAXIOLA | 1531559 | 15 |
| #18 | TEODORITA CONTRERAS CHAVIRA | 3186727 | 15 |
| #19 | ROSA M MEDINA | 1463549 | 15 |
| #20 | JESUS VALADEZ | 1511668 | 14 |
| #21 | MARIO R GRIJALVA | 837044 | 13 |
| #22 | JESUS DAVID BALDERRAMA FIGUEROA | 2948994 | 13 |
| #23 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | 13 |
| #24 | PEGASO PACKING INC | 1377267 | 13 |
| #25 | JESUS PEDRO PEREZ CARRILLO | 1159851 | 12 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 393.78(a) was cited • 13,852 total events • Page 1 of 555
Recent Inspections with 393.78(a)
Showing 25 of 13,852
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82906134 | US | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82907786 | SC | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82910534 | OK | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82908257 | IN | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82908110 | OR | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82908663 | MD | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82907925 | UT | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82908173 | AR | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82906348 | US | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82908664 | MD | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82907714 | UT | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82907800 | US | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82907727 | UT | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82910519 | OK | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82904862 | US | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82898424 | US | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82897891 | UT | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82898395 | US | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82898373 | US | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82897705 | SC | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82898314 | AZ | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82898258 | IN | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82897660 | SC | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82898417 | US | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82898052 | UT | Level 1 | No |