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396.9D2 — Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report

FMCSA violation code under Vehicle Maintenance. 2,251 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: N/A.

Severity Weight
N/A
OOS Eligible
No
BASIC Category
Vehicle Maintenance
Total Events
2,251
Code
396.9D2
Code System
FMCSR
BASIC Category
Vehicle Maintenance
OOS Eligible
No
Severity Weight
N/A
Violation Group
—
Total Events
2,251
Carriers Cited
1,788

Violation Description

Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report

About This Violation Code

Code 396.9D2 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 396.9D2 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

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Events (all time)
2,251
OOS Events
26
OOS Rate
1.2%
Top State (180d)
Iowa
147 events

Top Enforcing States

Where 396.9D2 is most commonly cited (last 180 days)

1.Iowa
147
OOS 0.0%
2.Illinois
84
OOS 0.0%
3.North Carolina
38
OOS 0.0%
4.New Mexico
30
OOS 0.0%
5.Kentucky
2
OOS 0.0%
6.Pennsylvania
2
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 396.9D2 citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.

56
Apr
139
May
105
Jun
109
Jul
89
Aug
65
Sep
62
Oct
61
Nov
45
Dec
46
Jan
61
Feb
63
Mar
3
Apr

Most Active Stations

Inspection stations citing 396.9D2 most often (last 180 days)

1.39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD
14
OOS 0.0%
2.I-57
12
OOS 0.0%
3.45 - HWY 218 NB MM 29 PILOT GR
11
OOS 0.0%
4.15 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDON
11
OOS 0.0%
5.16 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDON
9
OOS 0.0%
6.STATESVILLE
8
OOS 0.0%
7.80
7
OOS 0.0%
8.ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY
7
OOS 0.0%
9.SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY
6
OOS 0.0%
10.SANTA TERESA PORT OF ENTRY
6
OOS 0.0%

Often Cited Together

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

396.17C57 co-occurrences392.2RG53 co-occurrences395.8E47 co-occurrences393.934 co-occurrences390.21TB32 co-occurrences395.24C2III31 co-occurrences393.95A30 co-occurrences393.60D27 co-occurrences393.48A23 co-occurrences395.8A-ELD21 co-occurrences

Citation patterns suggest related root causes (e.g., HOS violations paired with logbook errors).

Top Carriers Cited

Ranked by frequency • 1,788 carriers total • Page 1 of 72

Top Carriers with 396.9D2 Violations

Showing 25 of 1,788

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Top Carriers with 396.9D2 Violations
#CarrierUSDOT# Violations
#1JS SIGNATURE LOGISTICS LLC315341815
#2KBJV EXPRESS CORP435942115
#3JLTJ EXPRESS CORP430818313
#4LEVARI TRUCKING CO LLC156618611
#5VARON TRUCKING CORP428724811
#6BPJ EXPRESS CORP412212910
#7A 1 DISPOSAL SERVICE INC200344910
#8BIZZY BEE PAVING36514239
#9CHLL EXPRESS CORP43600189
#10ARISOCAR LLC40416268
#11CRIS TRANSPORTATION LLC40483508
#12MEROEM AUTO TRANSPORTATION LLC42770578
#13RT LOGISTICS CORP32553687
#14FRANSUA R CORP38055177
#15BURKE S&A HOLDINGS CORPORATION29574217
#16SHADIRIS CORP24516057
#17RUTH ESTHER FLORES NAVARRO38481497
#18KMLM CORP42396367
#19MARYLAND TREE EXPERTS33049317
#20BJB TRANSPORTATION LLC34080106
#211524 INC38648046
#22AUTO HAUL EXPRESS LLC43293256
#23SUPLICIUM TRANSPORT LLC43812555
#24CRYSTAL TRUCKING INC11651565
#25BMRZ INC41530965

Recent Inspections

Latest inspections where 396.9D2 was cited • 2,251 total events • Page 1 of 91

Recent Inspections with 396.9D2

Showing 25 of 2,251

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Recent Inspections with 396.9D2
DateReport #StateLevelOOS
Apr 1, 202687477448IALevel 2No
Apr 1, 202687477642ILLevel 1No
Apr 1, 202687477441IALevel 2No
Mar 29, 202687453094IALevel 2No
Mar 28, 202687439550NMLevel 2No
Mar 28, 202687453405IALevel 2No
Mar 27, 202687453377IALevel 1No
Mar 26, 202687420751IALevel 3No
Mar 26, 202687420771IALevel 2No
Mar 25, 202687408672IALevel 2No
Mar 24, 202687408571IALevel 2No
Mar 24, 202687408511IALevel 1No
Mar 24, 202687408502IALevel 2No
Mar 24, 202687477446IALevel 3No
Mar 24, 202687408423IALevel 2No
Mar 24, 202687408551IALevel 1No
Mar 24, 202687409021ILLevel 1No
Mar 24, 202687408556IALevel 1No
Mar 22, 202687384046IALevel 2No
Mar 21, 202687371617IALevel 1No
Mar 20, 202687342650NCLevel 2No
Mar 20, 202687371508IALevel 2No
Mar 19, 202687371103IALevel 2No
Mar 19, 202687372343ILLevel 1No
Mar 18, 202687353480NMLevel 2No

Data sources & freshness

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

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