396.7 — Unsafe operations forbidden
FMCSA violation code under Vehicle Maintenance. 3,097 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: N/A.
Violation Description
Unsafe operations forbidden
About This Violation Code
Code 396.7 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 396.7 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Enforcing States
Where 396.7 is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
Click a state to see roadside inspection activity, top stations, and carrier profiles in that jurisdiction.
Citation Trend (12 months)
Monthly count of 396.7 citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.
Most Active Stations
Inspection stations citing 396.7 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 • 2,626 carriers total • Page 1 of 106
Top Carriers with 396.7 Violations
Showing 25 of 2,626
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | MUNOZ TRUCKING CORP | 855861 | 17 |
| #2 | CUENCA CORONEL TRUCKING INC | 1262199 | 14 |
| #3 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | 11 |
| #4 | D & A CONTRACTING LLC | 2406763 | 8 |
| #5 | JC TRANSPORT INC | 1733295 | 8 |
| #6 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | 8 |
| #7 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | 8 |
| #8 | DI TRUCKING LLC | 1961956 | 7 |
| #9 | LOGITECH TRANSPORT LLC | 2824028 | 7 |
| #10 | AAJM TRANSPORT CORP | 3046173 | 7 |
| #11 | TWIN CARRIER LLC | 3518735 | 5 |
| #12 | C FRANCIS CONSTRUCTION CORP | 1370555 | 5 |
| #13 | PIPOS TRUCKING LLC | 3274175 | 5 |
| #14 | HUB GROUP DEDICATED LLC | 801828 | 5 |
| #15 | CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS INC | 277907 | 4 |
| #16 | AUTO HAUL EXPRESS LLC | 4329325 | 4 |
| #17 | MCB TRUCKING LLC | 1272348 | 4 |
| #18 | RAFAEL PEREZ GONZALEZ | 3887087 | 4 |
| #19 | SEBASTIAN CASTRO | 4050049 | 4 |
| #20 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | 4 |
| #21 | LASHER EXPRESS INC | 2574221 | 4 |
| #22 | DIRT HAULERS INC | 3235499 | 4 |
| #23 | E & R TRANSPORTATION INC | 2064518 | 4 |
| #24 | K1K TRANS LLC | 4282391 | 4 |
| #25 | KENYON CONSTRUCTION INC | 680654 | 4 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 396.7 was cited • 3,097 total events • Page 1 of 124
Recent Inspections with 396.7
Showing 25 of 3,097
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 87477593 | IL | Level 1 | No |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 87424291 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 87333146 | NC | Level 1 | No |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 87333827 | IL | Level 1 | No |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 87333258 | NC | Level 2 | Yes |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 87322482 | NC | Level 1 | Yes |
| Mar 14, 2026 | 87300934 | NC | Level 1 | Yes |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 87302612 | TX | Level 1 | Yes |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 87274425 | NC | Level 1 | Yes |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 87290210 | NC | Level 1 | Yes |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 87314636 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 87262561 | IL | Level 2 | No |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 87262636 | IL | Level 3 | No |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 87261543 | NC | Level 2 | Yes |
| Mar 5, 2026 | 87214504 | NC | Level 1 | Yes |
| Feb 28, 2026 | 87175136 | IL | Level 1 | No |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 87214122 | NC | Level 1 | Yes |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 87175088 | IL | Level 2 | No |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 87150241 | IL | Level 2 | Yes |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 87128281 | NC | Level 1 | Yes |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 87130213 | IL | Level 1 | No |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 87100942 | IL | Level 2 | No |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 87190565 | IL | Level 1 | Yes |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 87078434 | IL | Level 1 | No |
| Feb 16, 2026 | 87064405 | IL | Level 1 | No |