CSMS CSA Vehicle Maintenance Severity Chart |
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| Section | Violation Description Shown on Driver/Vehicle Examination Report Given to CMV Driver after Roadside Inspection | Violation Group Description | Violation Severity Weight11 | Violation in the DSMS (Y/N) |
| 385.103(c) | Fail to display current CVSA decal – Provisional Authority | Inspection Reports | 4 | N |
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | 1 | Y |
| 392.7 | No pre-trip inspection | Inspection Reports | 4 | Y |
| 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Inspection Reports | 4 | Y |
| 392.7(b) | Driver failing to conduct a pre-trip inspection of intermodal equipment | Inspection Reports | 4 | Y |
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | 2 | Y |
| 392.9 | Failing to secure load | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 392.9(a) | Failing to secure load | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 392.9(a)(3) | Driver’s view/movement is obstructed | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 392.22(b) | Failing/improper placement of warning devices | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | Y |
| 392.33 | Operating CMV with lamps/reflectors obscured | Lighting | 6 | Y |
| 392.62(c)(1) | Bus – baggage/freight restricts driver operation | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 392.62(c)(2) | Bus – Exit(s) obstructed by baggage/freight | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 392.62(c)(3) | Passengers not protected from falling baggage | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 392.63 | Pushing/towing a loaded bus | Towing Loaded Bus | 10 | Y |
| 393.9 | Inoperative required lamps | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | 2 | Y |
| 393.9H | Inoperative headlamps | Lighting | 6 | Y |
| 393.9T | Inoperative tail lamp | Lighting | 6 | Y |
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | 6 | Y |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperative required lamps | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | 2 | Y |
| 393.11 | No/defective lighting devices/reflective devices/projected | Reflective Sheeting | 3 | Y |
| 393.11LR | Lower retroreflective sheeting/reflex reflectors – Trailer manufactured on or after 12/1/1993 | Reflective Sheeting | 3 | Y |
| 393.11N | No retroreflective sheeting/reflex reflectors – Trailer manufactured on or after 12/1/1993 | Reflective Sheeting | 3 | Y |
| 393.11RT | Retroreflective sheeting not affixed as required – Trailer manufactured on or after 12/1/1993 | Reflective Sheeting | 3 | Y |
| 393.11S | No side retroreflective sheeting/reflex reflectors – Trailer manufactured on or after 12/1/1993 | Reflective Sheeting | 3 | Y |
| 393.11TL | No retro reflective sheeting or reflex reflectors on mud flaps – Truck Tractor manufactured on or after 7/1/1997 | Reflective Sheeting | 3 | Y |
| 393.11TT | No retroreflective sheeting/reflex reflectors – Truck Tractor manufactured on or after 7/1/1997 | Reflective Sheeting | 3 | Y |
| 393.11TU | No upper body corners retroreflective sheeting/reflex reflectors – Truck Tractor manufactured on or after 7/1/1997 | Reflective Sheeting | 3 | Y |
| 393.11UR | No upper reflex reflectors retroreflective sheeting/reflex reflectors – Trailer manufactured on or after 12/1/1993 | Reflective Sheeting | 3 | Y |
| 393.13(a) | Retroreflective tape not affixed as required for Trailers manufactured after 12/1/1993 | Reflective Sheeting | 3 | Y |
| 393.13(b) | No retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured on or after 12/1/1993 | Reflective Sheeting | 3 | Y |
| 393.13(c)(1) | No side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactored manufactured before 12/1/1993 | Reflective Sheeting | 3 | Y |
| 393.13(c)(2) | No lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before 12/1/1993 | Reflective Sheeting | 3 | Y |
| 393.13(c)(3) | No upper rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before 12/1/1993 | Reflective Sheeting | 3 | Y |
| 393.13(d)(1) | Improper side placement of retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured on or after 12/1/1993 | Reflective Sheeting | 3 | Y |
| 393.13(d)(2) | Improper lower rear placement of retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured before 12/1/1993 | Reflective Sheeting font> | 3 | Y |
| 393.13(d)(3) | Upper rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured on or after 12/1/1993 | Reflective Sheeting | 3 | Y |
| 393.17 | No/defective lamp/reflector-tow-away operation | Lighting | 6 | Y |
| 393.17(a) | No/defective lamps-towing unit-tow-away operation | Lighting | 6 | Y |
| 393.17(b) | No/defective tow-away lamps on rear unit | Lighting | 6 | Y |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/defective hazard warning lamp | Lighting | 6 | Y |
| 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electricity | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | 2 | Y |
| 393.24(a) | Noncompliance with headlamp requirements | Lighting | 6 | Y |
| 393.24(b) | Noncompliant fog/driving lamps | Lighting | 6 | Y |
| 393.24BR | Noncompliant fog or driving lamps | Lighting | 6 | Y |
| 393.24(c) | Improper headlamp mounting | Lighting | 6 | N |
| 393.24(d) | Improper head / auxiliary / fog lamp aiming | Lighting | 6 | N |
| 393.25(a) | Improper lamp mounting | Lighting | 6 | N |
| 393.25(b) | Lamps are not visible as required | Lighting | 6 | Y |
| 393.25(e) | Lamp not steady burning | Lighting | 6 | Y |
| 393.25(f) | Stop lamp violations | Lighting | 6 | Y |
| 393.26 | Requirements for reflectors | Reflective Sheeting | 3 | Y |
| 393.28 | Improper or no wiring protection as required | Other Vehicle Defect | 3 | Y |
| 393.30 | Improper battery installation | Other Vehicle Defect | 3 | Y |
| 393.40 | Inadequate brake system on a CMV | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.42 | No brakes as required | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.42A-BM | Brake – Missing required brake. | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.42A-BMAW | Brake – All wheels not equipped with brakes as required. | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.42A-BM-TSA | Brake – Missing on a trailer steering axle. | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.43(a) | No/improper tractor protection valve | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.43(d) | No or defective automatic trailer brake | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.44 | No/defective bus front brake line protection | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.45PC | Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy – Connections to Power Unit | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.45UV | Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.45(a)(4) | Failing to secure brake hose/tubing against mechanical damage | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Failing to secure brake hose/tubing against mechanical damage | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.45B2PC | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking – Connection to Power Unit | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.45(b)(3) | Failing to secure brake hose/tubing against high temperatures | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks/constrictions | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.45DCPC | Brake Connections with Constrictions – Connection to Power Unit | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.45DCUV | Brake Connections with Constrictions Under Vehicle | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.45DLPC | Brake Connections with Leaks – Connection to Power Unit | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.47 | Inadequate/contaminated brake linings | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.47(a) | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.47(b) | Mismatched brake chambers on same axle | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.47(c) | Mismatched slack adjuster effective length | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.47(d) | Insufficient brake linings | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.47(e) | Clamp/Roto-Chamber type brake(s) out of adjustment | Brakes Out of Adjustment | 4 | Y |
| 393.47(f) | Wedge type brake(s) out of adjustment | Brakes Out of Adjustment | 4 | Y |
| 393.47(g) | Insufficient drum/rotor thickness | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.48A-BCM | Brakes – Hydraulic Brake Caliper movement exceeds 1/8″ (0.125″) (3.175 mm) | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.48A-BMBC | Brakes – Missing or Broken Components | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.48A-BRMMC | Brakes – Rotor (disc) metal-to-metal contact | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.48A-BSRFS | Brakes – Severe rusting of brake rotor (disc) | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.48(b)(1) | Defective brake limiting device | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.50 | Inadequate reservoir for air/vacuum brakes | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.50(a) | Failing to have sufficient air/vacuum reserve | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.50(b) | Failing to equip vehicle – prevent reservoir air/vacuum leak | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.50(c) | No means to ensure operable check valve | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.50(d) | No or defective air reservoir drain valve | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.51 | No or defective brake warning device | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.52(a)(1) | Insufficient braking force as percent of GVW or GCW | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.53(a) | Automatic brake adjuster CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1993 – hydraulic brake | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.53(b) | Automatic brake adjuster CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 – air brake | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.53(c) | Brake adjustment indicator CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 – external automatic adjustment | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.55(a) | ABS – all CMVs manufactured on or after 3/1/1999 with hydraulic brakes | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.55(b) | ABS – malfunction indicators for hydraulic brake system | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.55(c)(1) | ABS – all tractors manufactured on or after 3/1/1997 air brake system | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.55(c)(2) | ABABS – all other CMVs manufactured on or after 3/1/1998 air brake system | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.55(d)(1) | ABS – malfunctioning circuit/signal – truck tractor manufactured on or after 3/1/1997, single-unit CMV manufactured on or after 3/1/1998 | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.55(d)(2) | ABS – malfunctioning indicator to cab of towing CMV manufactured on or after 3/1/2001 | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.55(d)(3) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 393.55(e) | ABS – malfunctioning lamps towed CMV manufactured on or after 3/1/1998, manufactured before 3/1/2009 | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 393.60EWS | Windshield – Obstructed | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | 1 | Y |
| 393.60(b) | Windshields required | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | 1 | Y |
| 393.60(c) | Damaged or discolored windshield | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | 1 | Y |
| 393.60(d) | Glazing permits less than 70 percent of light | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | 1 | Y |
| 393.61 | Inadequate or missing truck side windows | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | 1 | Y |
| 393.61(a) | Inadequate or missing truck side windows | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | 1 | Y |
| 393.61(b)(2) | Emergency exit window handle broken | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | 1 | Y |
| 393.62(a) | No or defective bus emergency exits – Bus manufactured on or after 9/1/1994 | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | 1 | Y |
| 393.62(b) | No or defective bus emergency exits – Bus manufactured on or after 9/1/1973 but before 9/1/1994 | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | 1 | Y |
| 393.62(c) | No or defective bus emergency exit windows – Bus manufactured before 9/1/1973 | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | 1 | Y |
| 393.62(d) | No / defective Safety glass/push-out window – Bus manufactured before 9/1/1973 | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | 1 | Y |
| 393.62(e) | No or inadequate bus emergency exit marking – Bus manufactured on or after 9/1/1973 | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | 1 | Y |
| 393.65 | Fuel system requirements | Fuel Systems | 1 | N |
| 393.65(b) | Improper location of fuel system | Fuel Systems | 1 | Y |
| 393.65(c) | Improper securement of fuel tank | Fuel Systems | 1 | Y |
| 393.65(f) | Improper fuel line protection | Fuel Systems | 1 | Y |
| 393.67 | Fuel tank requirement violations | Fuel Systems | 1 | N |
| 393.67(c)(7) | Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing | Fuel Systems | 1 | Y |
| 393.67(c)(8) | Improper fuel tank safety vent | Fuel Systems | 1 | N |
| 393.68 | Compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel container does not conform to regulations | Other Vehicle Defect | 3 | Y |
| 393.70 | Fifth wheel | Coupling Devices | 3 | N |
| 393.70(a) | Defective coupling device — improper tracking | Coupling Devices | 3 | N |
| 393.70(b) | Defective/improper fifth wheel assemblies | Coupling Devices | 3 | Y |
| 393.70B1II | Defective / Improper fifth wheel assembly upper half | Coupling Devices | 3 | Y |
| 393.70(b)(2) | Defective fifth wheel locking mechanism | Coupling Devices | 3 | Y |
| 393.70(c) | Defective coupling devices for full trailer | Coupling Devices | 3 | Y |
| 393.70(d) | No/improper safety chains/cables for full trailer | Coupling Devices | 3 | Y |
| 393.70(d)(8) | Improper safety chain attachment | Coupling Devices | 3 | Y |
| 393.71 | Improper coupling driveaway/tow-away operation | Coupling Devices | 3 | Y |
| 393.71(g) | Prohibited towing connection / device | Coupling Devices | 3 | Y |
| 393.71(h) | Towbar requirement violations | Coupling Devices | 3 | Y |
| 393.71(h)(10) | No/improper safety chains/cables for towbar | Coupling Devices | 3 | Y |
| 393.75 | Tires/tubes (general) | Tires | 8 | Y |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | 8 | Y |
| 393.75(a)(1) | Tire — ply or belt material exposed | Tires | 8 | Y |
| 393.75(a)(2) | Tire — tread and/or sidewall separation | Tires | 8 | Y |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire — flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | 8 | Y |
| 393.75(a)(4) | Tire — cut exposing ply and/or belt material | Tires | 8 | Y |
| 393.75(b) | Tire — front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch | Tires | 8 | Y |
| 393.75(c) | Tire — other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch | Tires | 8 | Y |
| 393.75(d) | Tire — bus regrooved/recap on front wheel | Tires | 8 | Y |
| 393.75(e) | Tire — regrooved on front wheel of truck/truck-tractor | Tire vs. Load | 3 | Y |
| 393.75(f) | Tire — load weight rating/under inflated | Tire vs. Load | 3 | Y |
| 393.75(f)(1) | Weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | 3 | Y |
| 393.75(f)(2) | Tire underinflated | Tire vs. Load | 3 | Y |
| 393.75(h) | Tire underinflated | Tire vs. Load | 3 | Y |
| 393.76 | Sleeper berth requirement violations | Other Vehicle Defect | 3 | Y |
| 393.77 | Defective and/or prohibited heaters | Other Vehicle Defect | 3 | Y |
| 393.77(b)(11) | Bus heater fuel tank location | Other Vehicle Defect | 3 | Y |
| 393.77(b)(5) | Protection of operating controls from tampering | Other Vehicle Defect | 3 | Y |
| 393.78 | Windshield wipers inoperative/defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | 1 | Y |
| 393.79 | Defroster / Defogger inoperative | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | 1 | Y |
| 393.80 | Failing to equip vehicle with two rear vision mirrors | Other Vehicle Defect | 3 | Y |
| 393.81 | Horn inoperative | Other Vehicle Defect | 3 | Y |
| 393.82 | Speedometer inoperative / inadequate | Other Vehicle Defect | 3 | Y |
| 393.83(a) | Exhaust system location | Exhaust Discharge | 1 | Y |
| 393.83(b) | Exhaust discharge fuel tank/filler tube | Exhaust Discharge | 1 | Y |
| 393.83(c) | Improper exhaust – bus (gasoline) | Exhaust Discharge | 1 | Y |
| 393.83(d) | Improper exhaust – bus (diesel) | Exhaust Discharge | 1 | Y |
| 393.83(e) | Improper exhaust discharge (not rear of cab) | Exhaust Discharge | 1 | Y |
| 393.83(f) | Improper exhaust system repair (patch/wrap) | Exhaust Discharge | 1 | Y |
| 393.83(g) | Exhaust leak under truck cab and/or sleeper | Exhaust Discharge | 1 | Y |
| 393.83(h) | Exhaust system not securely fastened | Exhaust Discharge | 1 | Y |
| 393.84 | Inadequate floor condition | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | Y |
| 393.86 | No or improper rearend protection | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | Y |
| 393.86(a)(1) | Rear impact guards – all trailers/semitrailers manufactured on or after 1/26/98 | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | N |
| 393.86(a)(2) | Impact guard width – all trailers/semitrailers manufactured on or after 1/26/98 | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | N |
| 393.86(a)(3) | Impact guard height – all trailers/semitrailers manufactured on or after 1/26/98 | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | N |
| 393.86(a)(4) | Impact guard rear – all trailers/semitrailers manufactured on or after 1/26/98 | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | N |
| 393.86(a)(5) | Cross-sectional vertical height – all trailers/semitrailers manufactured on or after 1/26/98 | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | N |
| 393.86(b)(1) | Rear Impact Guards – motor vehicles manufactured after 12/31/52, see exceptions | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | Y |
| 393.87 | Warning flag required on projecting load | Warning Flags | 1 | Y |
| 393.87(a) | Warning flag required on projecting load | Warning Flags | 1 | Y |
| 393.87(b) | Improper warning flag placement | Warning Flags | 1 | Y |
| 393.88 | Improperly located television receiver | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | Y |
| 393.89 | Bus driveshaft not properly protected | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | Y |
| 393.90 | Bus – no or obscure standee line | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | Y |
| 393.91 | Bus – improper aisle seats | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | Y |
| 393.93(a) | Bus – not equipped with seatbelt | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | Y |
| 393.93(a)(3) | Seats not secured in conformance with FMVSS | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | N |
| 393.93(b) | Truck not equipped with seatbelt | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | Y |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | 2 | Y |
| 393.95(a)(1)(i) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | 2 | Y |
| 393.95(b) | No spare fuses as required | Emergency Equipment | 2 | Y |
| 393.95(c) | No spare fuses as required | Emergency Equipment | 2 | Y |
| 393.95(f) | No / insufficient warning devices | Emergency Equipment | 2 | Y |
| 393.95(g) | HM – restricted emergency warning device | Emergency Equipment | 2 | Y |
| 393.100 | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 393.100(a) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 393.102(a) | Improper securement system (tiedown assemblies) | Tiedown | 3 | Y |
| 393.102(a)(1) | Insufficient means to prevent forward movement | Failure to Prevent Movement | 3 | Y |
| 393.102(a)(1)(i) | Insufficient means to prevent forward movement | Failure to Prevent Movement | 3 | Y |
| 393.102(a)(1)(ii) | Insufficient means to prevent rearward movement | Failure to Prevent Movement | 3 | Y |
| 393.102(a)(1)(iii) | Insufficient means to prevent lateral movement | Failure to Prevent Movement | 3 | Y |
| 393.102(a)(2) | Tiedown assembly with inadequate working load limit | Tiedown | 3 | Y |
| 393.102(a)(3) | Insufficient means to prevent lateral movement | Failure to Prevent Movement | 3 | Y |
| 393.102(b) | Insufficient means to prevent vertical movement | Failure to Prevent Movement | 3 | Y |
| 393.102(c) | No equivalent means of securement | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.104(a) | Inadequate/damaged securement device/system | Securement Device | 1 | Y |
| 393.104(b) | Damaged securement system/tiedowns | Securement Device | 1 | Y |
| 393.104(c) | Damaged vehicle structures/anchor points | Securement Device | 1 | Y |
| 393.104(d) | Damaged dunnage/bars/blocking-bracing | Securement Device | 1 | Y |
| 393.104(f)(1) | Knotted tiedown | Tiedown | 3 | Y |
| 393.104(f)(2) | Use of tiedown with improper repair. | Tiedown | 3 | Y |
| 393.104(f)(3) | Loose/unfastened tiedown. | Tiedown | 3 | Y |
| 393.104(f)(4) | No edge protection for tiedowns | Tiedown | 3 | Y |
| 393.104F4R | No edge protection for tiedowns | Tiedown | 3 | Y |
| 393.104(f)(5) | No edge protection for tiedowns | Tiedown | 3 | Y |
| 393.106(a) | No/improper front end structure/headerboard | Securement Device | 1 | Y |
| 393.106(b) | Cargo not immobilized or secured | Failure to Prevent Movement | 3 | Y |
| 393.106(c)(1) | No means to prevent cargo from rolling | Failure to Prevent Movement | 3 | Y |
| 393.106(c)(2) | Cargo without direct contact/prevention from shifting | Failure to Prevent Movement | 3 | Y |
| 393.106(d) | Insufficient aggregate working load limit | Tiedown | 3 | Y |
| 393.110 | Failing to meet minimum tiedown requirements | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 393.110(b) | Insufficient tiedowns; without headerboard/blocking | Tiedown | 3 | Y |
| 393.110(c) | Insufficient tiedowns; with headerboard/blocking | Tiedown | 3 | Y |
| 393.110(d) | Large/odd-shaped cargo not adequately secured | Failure to Prevent Movement | 3 | Y |
| 393.112 | Tiedown not adjustable by driver | Securement Device | 1 | Y |
| 393.114 | No/improper front end structure | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 393.114(b)(1) | Insufficient height for front-end structure | Securement Device | 1 | Y |
| 393.114(b)(2) | Insufficient width for front-end structure | Securement Device | 1 | Y |
| 393.114(d) | Front-end structure with large opening(s) | Securement Device | 1 | Y |
| 393.116 | No/improper securement of logs | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 393.116(d)(1) | Short, over 1/3 length past structure | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.116(d)(2) | Short, insufficient/no tiedowns | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.116(d)(3) | Short, tiedowns improperly positioned | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.116(d)(4) | Short, no center stakes/high log not secured | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.116(e) | Short, length; improper securement | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.118 | No/improper lumber/building materials. securement | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 393.118(b) | Improper placement of bundles | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.118(d) | Insufficient protection against lateral movement | Failure to Prevent Movement | 3 | Y |
| 393.118(d)(3) | Insufficient/improper arrangement of tiedowns | Tiedown | 3 | Y |
| 393.120 | No/improper securement of metal coils | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 393.120(b)(1) | Coil/vertical improper securement | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.120(b)(2) | Coils, rows, eyes vertical – improper securement | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 39393.120(c)(1) | Coil/eye crosswise improper securement | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.120(c)(2) | X-pattern on coil(s) with eyes crosswise | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.120(d)(1) | Coil with eye lengthwise-improper securement | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.120(d)(4) | Coils, rows, eyes length – improper securement. | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.120(e) | No protection against shifting/tipping | Failure to Prevent Movement | 3 | Y |
| 393.122 | No/improper securement of paper rolls | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 393.122(b) | Rolls vertical – improper securement | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.122(c) | Rolls vertical /split – improper securement | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.122(d) | Rolls vertical /stacked – improper securement | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.122(e) | Rolls crosswise – improper securement | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.122(f) | Rolls crosswise/stacked load – improperly secured | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.122(g) | Rolls length – improper securement | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.122(h) | Rolls lengthwise/stacked – improper securement | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.122(i) | Improper securement – rolls on flatbed/curtain-sided vehicle | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.124 | No/improper securement of concrete pipe | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 393.124(b) | Insufficient working load limit – concrete pipes | Tiedown | 3 | Y |
| 393.124(c) | Improper blocking of concrete pipe | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.124(d) | Improper arrangement of concrete pipe | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.124(e) | Improper securement, up to 45 in. diameter | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.124(f) | Improper securement, greater than 45 inch diameter | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.126 | Fail to ensure intermodal container secured | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 393.126(b) | Damaged/missing tiedown/securement device | Securement Device | 1 | Y |
| 393.126(c)(1) | Lower corners of container not on vehicle/structure | Securement Device | 1 | Y |
| 393.126(c)(2) | All corners of chassis not secured | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.126(c)(3) | Front and rear of container not secured independently | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.126(d)(1) | Empty container not properly positioned | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.126(d)(2) | Empty container, more than 5 foot overhang | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.126(d)(4) | Empty container – not properly secured | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.128 | No/improper securement of vehicles | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 393.128(b)(1) | Vehicle not secured – front and rear | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.128(b)(2) | Tiedown(s) not affixed to mounting points. | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.128(b)(3) | Tiedown(s) not over/around wheels. | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.130 | No/improper heavy vehicle/machinery securement | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 393.130(b) | Item not properly prepared for transport | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.130(c) | Improper restraint/securement of item | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.132 | No/improper securement of crushed vehicles | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 393.132(b) | Prohibited use of synthetic webbing. | Securement Device | 1 | Y |
| 393.132(c) | Insufficient tiedowns per stack cars | Tiedown | 3 | Y |
| 393.132(c)(5) | Insufficient means to retain loose parts | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.134 | No/improper securement of roll/hook container | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 393.134(b)(1) | No blocking against forward movement | Failure to Prevent Movement | 3 | Y |
| 393.134(b)(2) | Container not secured to front of vehicle | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.134(b)(3) | Rear of container not properly secured | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.136 | No/improper securement of large boulders | General Securement | 1 | Y |
| 393.136(b) | Improper placement/positioning of boulder | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.136(c)(1) | Boulder not secured with chain | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.136(d) | Improper securement – cubic boulder | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.136(e) | Improper securement – non-cubic boulder with stable base | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.136(f) | Improper securement – non-cubic boulder with unstable base | Improper Load Securement | 7 | Y |
| 393.201(a) | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | Y |
| 393.201(b) | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | N |
| 393.201(c) | Frame rail flange improperly bent/cut/notched | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | N |
| 393.201(d) | Frame accessories improperly attached | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | N |
| 393.201(e) | Prohibited holes drilled in frame rail flange | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | N |
| 393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | Y |
| 393.203(a) | Cab door missing/broken | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | Y |
| 393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | Y |
| 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | Y |
| 393.203(d) | Cab seats not securely mounted | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | Y |
| 393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/ unsecured/protruding | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | Y |
| 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim cracked or broken | Wheels, Studs, Clamps, Etc. | 2 | Y |
| 393.205(b) | Stud/bolt holes elongated on wheels | Wheels, Studs, Clamps, Etc. | 2 | Y |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Wheels, Studs, Clamps, Etc. | 2 | Y |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | 7 | Y |
| 393.207(b) | Adjustable axle locking pin missing/disengaged | Suspension | 7 | Y |
| 393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | Suspension | 7 | Y |
| 393.207(d) | Coil spring cracked and/or broken | Suspension | 7 | Y |
| 393.207(e) | Torsion bar cracked and/or broken | Suspension | 7 | Y |
| 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Suspension | 7 | Y |
| 393.207(g) | No/defective air suspension exhaust control | Suspension | 7 | N |
| 393.209(a) | Steering wheel not secured/broken | Steering Mechanism | 6 | Y |
| 393.209(b) | Excessive steering wheel lash | Steering Mechanism | 6 | Y |
| 393.209(c) | Loose steering column | Steering Mechanism | 6 | Y |
| 393.209(d) | Steering system components worn/welded/missing | Steering Mechanism | 6 | Y |
| 393.209(e) | Power steering violations | Steering Mechanism | 6 | Y |
| 396.1 | Must have knowledge of and comply with regulations | Inspection Reports | 4 | Y |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair and maintenance parts and accessories | Wheels, Studs, Clamps, Etc. | 2 | Y |
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) | Brakes, All Others | 4 | Y |
| 396.3A1BA | Brake out of adjustment | Brakes Out of Adjustment | 4 | N |
| 396.3A1BC | Brake-air compressor violation | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 396.3A1BD | Brake-defective brake drum | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 396.3A1BL | Brake-reserve system pressure loss | Brakes, All Others | 4 | N |
| 396.3A1T | Tires (general) | Tires | 8 | Y |
| 396.5 | Excessive oil leaks | Other Vehicle Defect | 3 | N |
| 396.5(a) | Failing to ensure that vehicle is properly lubricated | Other Vehicle Defect | 3 | N |
| 396.5A-HNLIW | Hubs – No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub – inner wheel | Wheels, Studs, Clamps, Etc. | 2 | N |
| 396.5A-HNLOW | Hubs – No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub – outer wheel | Wheels, Studs, Clamps, Etc. | 2 | Y |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | 3 | N |
| 396.5B-HLIW | Hubs – Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub – inner wheel | Wheels, Studs, Clamps, Etc. | 2 | N |
| 396.5B-HLOW | Hubs – oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub – outer wheel | Wheels, Studs, Clamps, Etc. | 2 | Y |
| 396.5B-HWSLIW | Hubs – Wheel seal leaking – inner wheel | Wheels, Studs, Clamps, Etc. | 2 | N |
| 396.5B-HWSLOW | Hubs – Wheel seal leaking – outer wheel | Wheels, Studs, Clamps, Etc. | 2 | Y |
| 396.7 | Unsafe operations forbidden | Other Vehicle Defect | 3 | Y |
| 396.9(c)(2) | Operating an OOS vehicle | Vehicle Jumping OOS | 10 | Y |
| 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on inspection report | Inspection Reports | 4 | N |
| 396.11 | No or inadequate driver vehicle inspection report | Inspection Reports | 4 | Y |
| 39396.13(c) | No reviewing driver’s signature on Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) | Inspection Reports | 4 | Y |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | 4 | N |
| 398.5 | Parts/access – migrant workers | Other Vehicle Defect | 3 | Y |
| 398.7 | Inspect/maintain motor vehicle – migrant workers | Inspection Reports | 4 | N |
| 399.207 | Vehicle access requirements violations | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | N |
| 399.211 | Inadequate maintenance of driver access | Cab, Body, Frame | 2 | N |
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