398.5 — Failure to maintain vehicle for safe operation - Transportation of Migrant Workers
FMCSA violation code under Vehicle Maintenance. 7 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: N/A.
Violation Description
Failure to maintain vehicle for safe operation - Transportation of Migrant Workers
About This Violation Code
Code 398.5 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 398.5 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Citation Trend (12 months)
Monthly count of 398.5 citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.
Top Carriers Cited
Ranked by frequency • 7 carriers total
Top Carriers with 398.5 Violations
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | JOHN ORTON EXC INC | 653557 | 1 |
| #2 | ELBEN HAULING LLC | 1550225 | 1 |
| #3 | ANA LUCIA QUINTANAR ZAMUDIO | 3550780 | 1 |
| #4 | BOND CARRIERS INC | 1930103 | 1 |
| #5 | LESTER BROTHERS EXCAVATION INC | 377003 | 1 |
| #6 | TRANSPORTES RIOL SA DE CV | 4195933 | 1 |
| #7 | PARS TRANSPORTATION INC | 3538604 | 1 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 398.5 was cited • 7 total events