398.4 — Driving of vehicles - Transportation of Migrant Workers
FMCSA violation code under Unsafe Driving. 19 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: N/A.
Violation Description
Driving of vehicles - Transportation of Migrant Workers
About This Violation Code
Code 398.4 falls under the Unsafe Driving BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS).
When this violation is cited during a roadside inspection, it contributes to the carrier's Unsafe Driving 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 398.4 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Carriers Cited
Ranked by frequency • 13 carriers total
Top Carriers with 398.4 Violations
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | VALLEY PRIDE INC | 739483 | 3 |
| #2 | FOOTHILL PACKING INC | 823115 | 3 |
| #3 | AL PAK LABOR | 2865743 | 2 |
| #4 | BUD ANTLE INC | 2934 | 2 |
| #5 | HILLTOWN PACKING COMPANY INC | 712752 | 1 |
| #6 | HARRIS BLACKTOPPING INC | 595912 | 1 |
| #7 | BR HARVEST INC | 3472095 | 1 |
| #8 | ELKHORN PACKING CO LLC | 909795 | 1 |
| #9 | JK FARMS LABOR LLC | 3052218 | 1 |
| #10 | CLEMENTE ANDRADE LOPEZ | 3350015 | 1 |
| #11 | A OSEGUERA COMPANY INC | 936065 | 1 |
| #12 | AGRO PACK LLC | 3351456 | 1 |
| #13 | SOUTHWEST FORESTRY LLC | 2581956 | 1 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 398.4 was cited • 19 total events
Recent Inspections with 398.4
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82902215 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 82737696 | CA | Level 5 | No |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 82737658 | CA | Level 5 | No |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 82737679 | CA | Level 5 | No |
| May 30, 2024 | 81752919 | CA | Level 5 | No |
| May 30, 2024 | 81752918 | CA | Level 5 | No |
| May 23, 2024 | 81706418 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| May 23, 2024 | 81706488 | CA | Level 3 | No |
| Apr 29, 2024 | 81488909 | CA | Level 2 | No |
| Feb 23, 2024 | 80974203 | CA | Level 3 | No |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 80830780 | CA | Level 3 | No |
| Jan 17, 2024 | 80642142 | CA | Level 2 | No |
| Jan 12, 2024 | 80621048 | CA | Level 3 | No |
| Jan 8, 2024 | 80571921 | CA | Level 3 | No |
| Jan 8, 2024 | 80562650 | CA | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 16, 2023 | 79937849 | CA | Level 3 | No |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 78836494 | CA | Level 2 | No |
| May 2, 2023 | 78535424 | CA | Level 2 | No |
| Apr 18, 2023 | 78393800 | PA | Level 1 | No |