396.7(a) — Unsafe operations - general
FMCSA violation code under Vehicle Maintenance. 303 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 8. Out-of-service eligible.
Violation Description
Operating a commercial motor vehicle in such a condition as to likely cause an accident or breakdown.
About This Violation Code
Code 396.7(a) falls under the Vehicle Maintenance BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS). It carries a severity weight of 8 (scale 1-10, higher = more severe). This violation is Out-of-Service eligible, meaning the driver or vehicle may be placed out of service at roadside when cited.
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 Carriers Cited
Ranked by frequency • 280 carriers total • Page 1 of 12
Top Carriers with 396.7(a) Violations
Showing 25 of 280
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF PENNSYLVANIA INC | 344050 | 3 |
| #2 | RYDER INTEGRATED LOGISTICS INC | 165420 | 3 |
| #3 | BRIAN K ROTENIZER | 918345 | 3 |
| #4 | VALOR VISION TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3499199 | 2 |
| #5 | 9104-3786 QUEBEC INC | 1032044 | 2 |
| #6 | ATS ADVANCED TRANSPORT SERVICES CORPORATE LLC | 1580683 | 2 |
| #7 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | 2 |
| #8 | LA CEIBA TRANSPORT LLC | 2746909 | 2 |
| #9 | INDIAN RIVER TRANSPORT CO | 123611 | 2 |
| #10 | IMC LOGISTICS LLC | 292991 | 2 |
| #11 | BETTER BUILT CONTRACTORS INC | 2793926 | 2 |
| #12 | JID TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2537738 | 2 |
| #13 | JOAQUIN RODRIGUEZ FULLER | 3169457 | 2 |
| #14 | AAJM TRANSPORT CORP | 3046173 | 2 |
| #15 | SE INDEPENDENT DELIVERY SERVICES INC | 842212 | 2 |
| #16 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | 2 |
| #17 | BOWMAN TRUCKING LLC | 3007276 | 2 |
| #18 | CIDS LLC | 3541229 | 2 |
| #19 | TRANSPORTATION CONCEPTS INC | 1725083 | 2 |
| #20 | CARDINAL LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 191496 | 2 |
| #21 | RODNEY ENTERPRISES INC | 807030 | 1 |
| #22 | BIG SMOOTH TRUCKING LLC | 4177804 | 1 |
| #23 | ORZHEKHOVSKY BEE KEEPERS | 2626471 | 1 |
| #24 | ANTHONY ALTIERI | 3438766 | 1 |
| #25 | CALHOUN FARMS PARTNERSHIP | 1743349 | 1 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 396.7(a) was cited • 303 total events • Page 1 of 13
Recent Inspections with 396.7(a)
Showing 25 of 303
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82913693 | CA | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82882811 | CA | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82904839 | NY | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82882673 | CA | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82881986 | CA | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82882541 | CA | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82885319 | AR | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82886530 | SC | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82905341 | AZ | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82855019 | NY | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82859187 | PA | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82872669 | CA | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 7, 2024 | 82914196 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 82858377 | MI | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 82882827 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 82874153 | AZ | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 82826674 | MI | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 2, 2024 | 82829256 | CA | Level 1 | Yes |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 82801287 | NY | Level 1 | No |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 82801029 | NY | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 82820588 | NY | Level 1 | No |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 82811377 | AZ | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 82779512 | PA | Level 2 | Yes |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 82800422 | RI | Level 1 | No |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 82800077 | NY | Level 1 | No |