397.13 — Smoking near hazmat
FMCSA violation code under Hazardous Materials. 116 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 8. Out-of-service eligible.
Violation Description
Smoking or carrying a lighted cigarette, cigar, or pipe within 25 feet of a CMV containing certain hazardous materials.
About This Violation Code
Code 397.13 falls under the Hazardous Materials 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 Hazardous Materials 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 397.13 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Enforcing States
Where 397.13 is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
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Citation Trend (12 months)
Monthly count of 397.13 citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.
Most Active Stations
Inspection stations citing 397.13 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 • 106 carriers total • Page 1 of 5
Top Carriers with 397.13 Violations
Showing 25 of 106
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | GREENWOOD MOTOR LINES INC | 63391 | 6 |
| #2 | ESTES EXPRESS LINES | 121018 | 2 |
| #3 | BLACK SEA TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2331239 | 2 |
| #4 | TRANSPORT MAGOG EXPRESS 1982 INC | 19264 | 2 |
| #5 | QUEST LINER INC | 1609038 | 2 |
| #6 | FRONTIER LOGISTICAL SERVICES LLC | 1535212 | 2 |
| #7 | 12M ENTERPRISES LLC | 3101543 | 1 |
| #8 | TEXIAN TRANSPORT LLC | 3685381 | 1 |
| #9 | BG ADVANCE SOLUTIONS INC | 3128356 | 1 |
| #10 | JESUS MENDOZA | 997062 | 1 |
| #11 | TRANSPORTES REFRIGERADOS GC XPRESS SA DE CV | 2563803 | 1 |
| #12 | TETON PETROLEUM TRANSPORT LLC | 2353559 | 1 |
| #13 | BISON TRANSPORT INC | 245330 | 1 |
| #14 | ALT OIL ACQUISITIONS LLC | 1039406 | 1 |
| #15 | REVE OILFIELD SERVICES LLC | 2438140 | 1 |
| #16 | ORGILL TRANSPORTATION CO LLC | 86820 | 1 |
| #17 | PMA TRUCKING INC | 2489721 | 1 |
| #18 | BAYTEX TRANSPORT LLC | 2519125 | 1 |
| #19 | CLARK'S DIRECTIONAL BORING INC | 948309 | 1 |
| #20 | KSK TRANSPORT INC | 3082339 | 1 |
| #21 | COASTAL CARRIERS OF CONNECTICUT LLC | 1271367 | 1 |
| #22 | FLORIDA ROCK & TANK LINES INC | 29628 | 1 |
| #23 | XPO LOGISTICS FREIGHT INC | 241829 | 1 |
| #24 | COLE PETROLEUM INC | 583892 | 1 |
| #25 | MERCER TRANSPORTATION CO INC | 154712 | 1 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 397.13 was cited • 116 total events • Page 1 of 5
Recent Inspections with 397.13
Showing 25 of 116
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | 87322809 | NM | Level 1 | No |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 87263980 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Feb 3, 2026 | 87007696 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Jan 10, 2026 | 86780600 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Dec 16, 2025 | 86593033 | IL | Level 1 | No |
| Nov 27, 2025 | 86442955 | IA | Level 2 | No |
| Nov 26, 2025 | 86460350 | IL | Level 2 | No |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 86222289 | IA | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 9, 2025 | 85768891 | NM | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 85701692 | NM | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 1, 2025 | 85673858 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 85522832 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 85089427 | KY | Level 2 | No |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 84937529 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| May 21, 2025 | 84741244 | KY | Level 1 | No |
| May 15, 2025 | 84789141 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| May 13, 2025 | 84687365 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 84583845 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Apr 15, 2025 | 84420336 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 84318335 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 84378306 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 84041596 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 83959559 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 83709095 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Jan 16, 2025 | 83661711 | TX | Level 2 | No |