396.5A — Oil/grease leak
FMCSA violation code under Vehicle Maintenance. 29 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 3.
Violation Description
Operating a commercial motor vehicle that has an oil or grease leak from the engine, transmission, or other components.
About This Violation Code
Code 396.5A 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 396.5A in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Enforcing States
Where 396.5A is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
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Citation Trend (12 months)
Monthly count of 396.5A citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.
Most Active Stations
Inspection stations citing 396.5A most often (last 180 days)
Often Cited Together
Other violations commonly found on the same inspection (last 90 days)
Citation patterns suggest related root causes (e.g., HOS violations paired with logbook errors).
Top Carriers Cited
Ranked by frequency • 26 carriers total • Page 1 of 2
Top Carriers with 396.5A Violations
Showing 25 of 26
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WILMORE AND ANDERSON LLC | 4301020 | 3 |
| #2 | HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN TRUCKING INCORPORATED | 3480922 | 2 |
| #3 | DAVID REINIG FARMS | 703678 | 1 |
| #4 | GENERAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES INC | 391778 | 1 |
| #5 | ELEVATE TRANSPORT INC | 4170928 | 1 |
| #6 | TIRUS INC | 2312635 | 1 |
| #7 | SK EXPRESS LINES INC | 3692230 | 1 |
| #8 | PEREZ TRUCKING 84 LLC | 3467852 | 1 |
| #9 | JUNIS FREIGHT INC | 2395240 | 1 |
| #10 | DR LOGISTICS LLC | 3991792 | 1 |
| #11 | CLAEYS BROS MOVING & STORAGE INC | 581623 | 1 |
| #12 | SALAZAR UTILITY CONSTRUCTION INC | 2576310 | 1 |
| #13 | MIDWEST LIVESTOCK SERVICE LTD | 283585 | 1 |
| #14 | SALINAS TRANSPORT LLC | 2422693 | 1 |
| #15 | GRECKEL FARMS TRANSPORTATION | 4110074 | 1 |
| #16 | H&H TRANSIT INC | 1360465 | 1 |
| #17 | JADE TRANSPORT | 3479987 | 1 |
| #18 | BURCH GRAIN FARMS INC | 2553307 | 1 |
| #19 | SHAMROCK FOODS COMPANY | 54336 | 1 |
| #20 | SOUTH TEXAS PROPANE LLC | 3376425 | 1 |
| #21 | JMD TRANSPORTATION INC | 1900758 | 1 |
| #22 | REYNA MENESES LUCAS | 3379494 | 1 |
| #23 | TEAM TRANSPORTATION INC | 685077 | 1 |
| #24 | PRODUCERS DAIRY FOODS INC | 970762 | 1 |
| #25 | RED BERYL TRANSPORTATION INC | 3635777 | 1 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 396.5A was cited • 29 total events • Page 1 of 2
Recent Inspections with 396.5A
Showing 25 of 29
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2026 | 87462819 | NM | Level 2 | No |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 87078257 | IA | Level 2 | Yes |
| Dec 27, 2025 | 86679610 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 86442914 | IA | Level 1 | No |
| Nov 17, 2025 | 86362394 | IL | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 25, 2025 | 86180184 | IA | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 86507048 | IA | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 8, 2025 | 86049318 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 7, 2025 | 86049317 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 85114295 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 84440674 | IA | Level 1 | No |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 84503605 | IA | Level 2 | Yes |
| Apr 7, 2025 | 84340697 | IA | Level 1 | No |
| Jan 15, 2025 | 83682590 | IL | Level 1 | Yes |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 83693336 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 82859017 | PA | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 82969835 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 82968778 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| Sep 28, 2024 | 82970140 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 82957131 | CA | Level 5 | No |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 82760361 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| Sep 13, 2024 | 82675178 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 82563688 | CA | Level 4 | No |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 82158147 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 81952380 | CA | Level 1 | No |