Violation code

387.403A

Freight forwarder - No evidence of cargo insurance

Not in SMSNon-OOS· FMCSA A&I All Violations

387.403A is a Other violation under 49 CFR §387.403A. It is not scored in the SMS. Nationally it was cited 35 times in the last five years, with an OOS rate of 0.0%.

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National roadside inspection stats

as of 9/20/2026

Inspections

that found this code

Violations

total written

OOS rate

0.0%

0 OOS

Source: FMCSA roadside inspection data (last 5 years). The OOS rate is the share of these violations that led the officer to mark the driver or vehicle out of service.

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Not used in SMS BASIC scoring

Recorded on your inspection report and visible on the PSP, but contributes 0 points to CSA BASIC scores — even if cited Out-of-Service.

Violation group: Other
Regulation §: 387.403A
Severity weight: N/A
Used in SMS: No
Status: Active
Updated: 9/20/2026

Last updated September 2026

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What 387.403A means — and how to avoid it

In plain English

In plain terms, 387.403A is cited for freight forwarder - No evidence of cargo insurance.

What the inspector checks

•Enough tiedowns for cargo length/weight and working load limit
•Tiedowns, chains, straps, and binders not damaged or loose
•Blocking/bracing and edge protection where needed

How to prevent it

✓Learn the working-load-limit math for your loads and carry extra straps/chains
✓Re-check securement within the first 50 miles and at every stop
✓Replace frayed straps and bent binders before the trip

How it affects your CSA

0 CSA points

387.403A is not scored in the SMS. It adds 0 CSA points — even if written out-of-service — but it still appears on the inspection report and the driver’s PSP.

General guidance from the violation’s FMCSA classification — not legal advice, and not a substitute for the inspector’s findings or 49 CFR.

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Challenging 387.403A through FMCSA DataQs

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Not used in SMS — should not affect BASIC
This code is on the inspection report but is excluded from SMS BASIC scoring per Appendix A. Use DataQs to correct the underlying data quality issue if the code was written in error, but understand it does not affect the CSA percentile.
Evidence that wins
- ✓FMCSA SMS Methodology Appendix A reference
- ✓Underlying inspection report

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Frequently asked questions about 387.403A

What does violation 387.403A mean?

387.403A is the FMCSA roadside-inspection violation code for "Freight forwarder - No evidence of cargo insurance", part of the Other group, cited under 49 CFR §387.403A.

What BASIC does 387.403A affect?

387.403A is not scored in any CSA BASIC. It is recorded on the inspection report and appears on the PSP, but it contributes 0 points to a carrier's SMS BASIC percentiles.

Is 387.403A an out-of-service (OOS) violation?

No. 387.403A is not an out-of-service violation, so on its own it does not trigger an out-of-service order at the roadside.

How many CSA points does 387.403A add?

387.403A adds 0 CSA points because it is not used in SMS scoring, even when written out of service.

How can a driver prevent 387.403A?

Learn the working-load-limit math for your loads and carry extra straps/chains; Re-check securement within the first 50 miles and at every stop; Replace frayed straps and bent binders before the trip.

Can 387.403A be challenged through DataQs?

Yes. If you believe 387.403A was recorded in error, you can file a Request for Data Review (RDR) through the FMCSA DataQs system with supporting evidence. A successful challenge can remove or correct the violation on your record.

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