397.7(b) — Hazmat parking violation
FMCSA violation code under Hazardous Materials. 22 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 6.
Violation Description
Parking a commercial motor vehicle carrying hazardous materials in an unauthorized location.
About This Violation Code
Code 397.7(b) falls under the Hazardous Materials BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS). It carries a severity weight of 6 (scale 1-10, higher = more severe).
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 397.7 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Carriers Cited
Ranked by frequency • 22 carriers total
Top Carriers with 397.7(b) Violations
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | DAXIN TRANSPORTATION LLC | 4098271 | 1 |
| #2 | ROGERS CARTAGE CO | 104249 | 1 |
| #3 | GEMINI MOTOR TRANSPORT LP | 913300 | 1 |
| #4 | TRIMAC TRANSPORTATION INC | 36431 | 1 |
| #5 | PETROLIFICOS DE MONTERREY SA DE CV | 3910464 | 1 |
| #6 | MASON AND MEFFORD | 504629 | 1 |
| #7 | EMPIRE GAS CO INC | 182902 | 1 |
| #8 | BRECKENRIDGE TRUCKING INC | 311400 | 1 |
| #9 | B H 92 TRUCKING INC | 1576946 | 1 |
| #10 | SOUTH HAVEN TRUCKING LLC | 3288908 | 1 |
| #11 | ASPHALT TRANSPORT INC | 728166 | 1 |
| #12 | VEGA TRANSPORT LLC | 1358485 | 1 |
| #13 | VS CARRIERS INC | 2156343 | 1 |
| #14 | TJ BEAR TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2565915 | 1 |
| #15 | SULTAN TRANS INC | 2365671 | 1 |
| #16 | SILVICOM INC | 1864495 | 1 |
| #17 | BAROCK INC | 2388647 | 1 |
| #18 | SOLID GROUP INC | 1559274 | 1 |
| #19 | PURPLE LOGISTICS LLC | 3473535 | 1 |
| #20 | AMERICAN PETROLEUM COMPANY INC | 328404 | 1 |
| #21 | WESTERN INTERNATIONAL GAS & CYLINDERS INC | 511553 | 1 |
| #22 | W2 LOGISTIC INC | 1256841 | 1 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 397.7(b) was cited • 22 total events
Recent Inspections with 397.7(b)
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2024 | 82601333 | AZ | Level 2 | No |
| Aug 23, 2024 | 82483919 | LA | Level 3 | No |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 82405477 | IA | Level 2 | No |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 82357689 | LA | Level 3 | No |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 82300236 | LA | Level 3 | No |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 82214887 | LA | Level 3 | No |
| Jul 5, 2024 | 82058411 | LA | Level 2 | No |
| Jun 6, 2024 | 81814280 | LA | Level 3 | No |
| May 31, 2024 | 81769418 | LA | Level 3 | No |
| May 11, 2024 | 81589224 | LA | Level 2 | No |
| Mar 28, 2024 | 81239266 | LA | Level 1 | No |
| Mar 26, 2024 | 81280335 | PR | Level 2 | No |
| Mar 19, 2024 | 81280301 | PR | Level 2 | No |
| Feb 27, 2024 | 80988407 | LA | Level 3 | No |
| Feb 13, 2024 | 80872013 | NM | Level 2 | No |
| Jan 13, 2024 | 80680302 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Dec 15, 2023 | 80412402 | LA | Level 3 | No |
| Nov 30, 2023 | 80298530 | LA | Level 3 | No |
| Sep 26, 2023 | 79782231 | LA | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 11, 2023 | 79641304 | LA | Level 3 | No |
| Aug 29, 2023 | 79567346 | LA | Level 3 | No |
| Aug 3, 2023 | 79340772 | LA | Level 3 | No |