393.87(a) — Warning flags on projecting loads missing

FMCSA violation code under Vehicle Maintenance. 2,735 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 3.

Severity Weight
3
OOS Eligible
No
BASIC Category
Vehicle Maintenance
Total Events
2,735
Code
393.87(a)
Code System
FMCSR
BASIC Category
OOS Eligible
No
Severity Weight
3
Violation Group
Total Events
2,735
Carriers Cited
2,405

Violation Description

Failure to properly flag loads that project beyond the rear or sides of the vehicle.

About This Violation Code

Code 393.87(a) falls under the Vehicle Maintenance BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS). It carries a severity weight of 3 (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 393.87 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

Events (all time)
2,735
OOS Events
1,440
OOS Rate
52.7%
Top State (180d)

Top Carriers Cited

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Top Carriers with 393.87(a) Violations

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Recent Inspections

Latest inspections where 393.87(a) was cited • 2,735 total events • Page 1 of 110

Recent Inspections with 393.87(a)

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Recent Inspections with 393.87(a)
DateReport #StateLevelOOS
Oct 15, 202482909609ALLevel 2No
Oct 14, 202482898314AZLevel 1Yes
Oct 14, 202482908954MDLevel 2No
Oct 14, 202482898624ALLevel 2No
Oct 14, 202482910168NCLevel 1Yes
Oct 13, 202482906065NDLevel 2Yes
Oct 10, 202482890587CALevel 2Yes
Oct 10, 202482900019KSLevel 3No
Oct 10, 202482877909ALLevel 2No
Oct 9, 202482867389ALLevel 2No
Oct 9, 202482866438MDLevel 2Yes
Oct 9, 202482876818VALevel 2Yes
Oct 9, 202482878034ALLevel 2No
Oct 9, 202482906079NYLevel 2Yes
Oct 9, 202482895658MOLevel 1No
Oct 8, 202482905338NYLevel 2No
Oct 8, 202482854710SCLevel 2No
Oct 8, 202482854727SCLevel 2Yes
Oct 8, 202482905667AZLevel 2Yes
Oct 8, 202482869896NVLevel 2No
Oct 8, 202482875478WVLevel 2Yes
Oct 8, 202482856030MOLevel 2Yes
Oct 8, 202482867231ALLevel 2No
Oct 8, 202482861891CALevel 2No
Oct 8, 202482872952UTLevel 1No

Data sources & freshness

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