Violation code

390.201BIMC

Carrier - Motor carrier failing to file Unified Registration System online application with FMCSA.

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

390.201BIMC is a Other violation under 49 CFR §390.201BIMC. It is not scored in the SMS. Nationally it was cited 489 times in the last five years, with an OOS rate of 0.0%.

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National roadside inspection stats

as of 8/20/2026

Inspections

488

that found this code

Violations

489

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 §: 390.201BIMC
Severity weight: N/A
Used in SMS: No
Status: Active
Updated: 8/20/2026

Last updated August 2026

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What 390.201BIMC means — and how to avoid it

In plain English

In plain terms, 390.201BIMC is cited for carrier - Motor carrier failing to file Unified Registration System online application with FMCSA. It falls under the FMCSA rules on general FMCSR compliance and marking.

What the inspector checks

•Required markings/USDOT number and general compliance items

How to prevent it

✓Keep registration, marking, and required records current

How it affects your CSA

0 CSA points

390.201BIMC 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 390.201BIMC through FMCSA DataQs

If this violation was written incorrectly, here are the angles trucking-safety managers use to contest it. Playbook: Codes not used in SMS scoring.

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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 390.201BIMC

What does violation 390.201BIMC mean?

390.201BIMC is the FMCSA roadside-inspection violation code for "Carrier - Motor carrier failing to file Unified Registration System online application with FMCSA.", part of the Other group, cited under 49 CFR §390.201BIMC.

What BASIC does 390.201BIMC affect?

390.201BIMC 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 390.201BIMC an out-of-service (OOS) violation?

No. 390.201BIMC 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 390.201BIMC add?

390.201BIMC adds 0 CSA points because it is not used in SMS scoring, even when written out of service.

How can a driver prevent 390.201BIMC?

Keep registration, marking, and required records current.

Can 390.201BIMC be challenged through DataQs?

Yes. If you believe 390.201BIMC 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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