Violation code

386.72B4OOSOMC

OOS Order - Motor carrier operating a CMV while an existing out-of-service order is in effect: Imminent Hazard - Motor Carrier.

Not in SMSOOS· FMCSA A&I All Violations

386.72B4OOSOMC is a Other violation under 49 CFR §386.72B4OOSOMC. It is an out-of-service violation; it is not scored in the SMS. Nationally it was cited 175 times in the last five years, with an OOS rate of 98.9%.

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National roadside inspection stats

as of 6/20/2026

Inspections

168

that found this code

Violations

175

total written

OOS rate

98.9%

173 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 §: 386.72B4OOSOMC
Severity weight: N/A
Used in SMS: No
Status: Active
Updated: 6/20/2026

Last updated June 2026

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Challenging 386.72B4OOSOMC 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.
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Frequently asked questions about 386.72B4OOSOMC

What does violation 386.72B4OOSOMC mean?

386.72B4OOSOMC is the FMCSA roadside-inspection violation code for "OOS Order - Motor carrier operating a CMV while an existing out-of-service order is in effect: Imminent Hazard - Motor Carrier.", part of the Other group, cited under 49 CFR §386.72B4OOSOMC.

What BASIC does 386.72B4OOSOMC affect?

386.72B4OOSOMC 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 386.72B4OOSOMC an out-of-service (OOS) violation?

Yes. 386.72B4OOSOMC is an out-of-service violation, meaning the driver or vehicle can be placed out of service at the roadside until the issue is corrected. OOS violations also add an extra severity point in SMS scoring.

How many CSA points does 386.72B4OOSOMC add?

386.72B4OOSOMC adds 0 CSA points because it is not used in SMS scoring, even when written out of service.

Can 386.72B4OOSOMC be challenged through DataQs?

Yes. If you believe 386.72B4OOSOMC 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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