393.88 — Television/video display device - Improperly located

FMCSA violation code under Vehicle Maintenance. 1,551 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: N/A.

Severity Weight
N/A
OOS Eligible
No
BASIC Category
Vehicle Maintenance
Total Events
1,551
Code
393.88
Code System
FMCSR
BASIC Category
OOS Eligible
No
Severity Weight
N/A
Violation Group
Total Events
1,551
Carriers Cited
1,436

Violation Description

Television/video display device - Improperly located

About This Violation Code

Code 393.88 falls under the Vehicle Maintenance BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS).

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 393.88 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

Events (all time)
1,551
OOS Events
1
OOS Rate
0.1%
Top State (180d)
Texas
68 events

Top Enforcing States

Where 393.88 is most commonly cited (last 180 days)

1.Texas
68
OOS 0.0%
2.California
53
OOS 0.0%
3.Pennsylvania
39
OOS 0.0%
4.Michigan
28
OOS 0.0%
5.Arizona
17
OOS 0.0%
6.Kentucky
16
OOS 0.0%
7.Arkansas
11
OOS 0.0%
8.Wyoming
9
OOS 0.0%
9.Maine
8
OOS 0.0%
10.Montana
6
OOS 0.0%
11.Kansas
6
OOS 0.0%
12.Nevada
5
OOS 0.0%
13.New Mexico
5
OOS 0.0%
14.Tennessee
5
OOS 0.0%
15.New York
3
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 393.88 citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.

14
Apr
54
May
48
Jun
50
Jul
62
Aug
68
Sep
48
Oct
60
Nov
70
Dec
54
Jan
45
Feb
54
Mar
5
Apr

Most Active Stations

Inspection stations citing 393.88 most often (last 180 days)

1.SAN SIMON AZ
12
OOS 0.0%
2.PA
10
OOS 0.0%
3.US77 RIVIERA SCALE
10
OOS 0.0%
4.LONDON
8
OOS 0.0%
5.VAN BUREN AR
8
OOS 0.0%
6.714M US281 NB
5
OOS 0.0%
9.SLOAN CHECKSITE
3
OOS 0.0%
10.YORK - SCALES
3
OOS 0.0%

Often Cited Together

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

Top Carriers Cited

Ranked by frequency • 1,436 carriers total • Page 1 of 58

Top Carriers with 393.88 Violations

Showing 25 of 1,436

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Recent Inspections

Latest inspections where 393.88 was cited • 1,551 total events • Page 1 of 63

Recent Inspections with 393.88

Showing 25 of 1,551

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Recent Inspections with 393.88
DateReport #StateLevelOOS
Apr 2, 202687486908MILevel 3No
Apr 2, 202687480133CALevel 2No
Apr 1, 202687479780TXLevel 2No
Apr 1, 202687478111MILevel 2No
Apr 1, 202687475162PALevel 2No
Mar 31, 202687471996AZLevel 2No
Mar 31, 202687454303PALevel 2No
Mar 30, 202687436595PALevel 2No
Mar 30, 202687453870MILevel 3No
Mar 30, 202687440382MILevel 3No
Mar 29, 202687467870TXLevel 2No
Mar 27, 202687438512KYLevel 3No
Mar 26, 202687441864TXLevel 2No
Mar 26, 202687441866TXLevel 2No
Mar 26, 202687420644OKLevel 2No
Mar 25, 202687400606PALevel 3No
Mar 24, 202687409474WYLevel 1No
Mar 24, 202687386501CALevel 2No
Mar 24, 202687387320CALevel 3No
Mar 24, 202687387589CALevel 3No
Mar 24, 202687402703AZLevel 1No
Mar 23, 202687387526CALevel 2No
Mar 22, 202687398123TXLevel 2No
Mar 21, 202687354486MOLevel 2No
Mar 20, 202687340611PALevel 3No

Data sources & freshness

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