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.
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.
Top Carriers Cited
Ranked by frequency • 2,405 carriers total • Page 1 of 97
Top Carriers with 393.87(a) Violations
Showing 25 of 2,405
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | US LBM LOGISTICS LLC | 90308 | 8 |
| #2 | M & R FORESTRY SERVICE INC | 2565594 | 5 |
| #3 | BENNETT MOTOR EXPRESS LLC | 92693 | 5 |
| #4 | GOLDEN STATE LUMBER INC | 438620 | 5 |
| #5 | BECTON TIMBER LLC | 651057 | 5 |
| #6 | RYDER TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS LLC | 299073 | 5 |
| #7 | MID STAR WOOD HAULERS INC | 1239774 | 5 |
| #8 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | 4 |
| #9 | BAILEY HARVESTING LLC | 3770242 | 4 |
| #10 | DARREL JONES | 2127637 | 4 |
| #11 | MCCARTEY TIMBER COMPANY LLC | 3248781 | 4 |
| #12 | RICKY DAY TRUCKING LLC | 601151 | 4 |
| #13 | RIGOBERTO MONDRAGON TRUCKING LLC | 1388675 | 4 |
| #14 | AL-TOM FOREST PRODUCTS INC | 703055 | 4 |
| #15 | TIMBURR EXPRESS LLC | 2801679 | 4 |
| #16 | JORDAN CARRIERS INC | 494832 | 4 |
| #17 | RINGCO OILFIELD SERVICES | 2148763 | 4 |
| #18 | CAMPBELL TIMBER CO LLC | 1302429 | 4 |
| #19 | CLINT BRADFORD TIMBER COMPANY INC | 1097528 | 4 |
| #20 | LG TRUCKING LLC | 2573716 | 4 |
| #21 | ROLISON TRUCKING CO LLC | 848195 | 4 |
| #22 | DLC INCORPORATED | 1197068 | 4 |
| #23 | GRICE LOGGING 2 LLC | 2816635 | 4 |
| #24 | BFS ASSET HOLDINGS LLC | 325981 | 4 |
| #25 | DOMINANT TRANSPORT LLC | 3678671 | 4 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 393.87(a) was cited • 2,735 total events • Page 1 of 110
Recent Inspections with 393.87(a)
Showing 25 of 2,735
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82909609 | AL | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82898314 | AZ | Level 1 | Yes |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82908954 | MD | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82898624 | AL | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82910168 | NC | Level 1 | Yes |
| Oct 13, 2024 | 82906065 | ND | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82890587 | CA | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82900019 | KS | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82877909 | AL | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82867389 | AL | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82866438 | MD | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82876818 | VA | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82878034 | AL | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82906079 | NY | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82895658 | MO | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82905338 | NY | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82854710 | SC | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82854727 | SC | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82905667 | AZ | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82869896 | NV | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82875478 | WV | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82856030 | MO | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82867231 | AL | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82861891 | CA | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82872952 | UT | Level 1 | No |