Violation code

386.72B

Failing to comply with Imminent Hazard Out of Service Order.

Not in SMSOOS· FMCSA A&I All Violations

386.72B is a Other violation under 49 CFR §386.72B. It is an out-of-service violation; it is not scored in the SMS. Nationally it was cited 1 times in the last five years, with an OOS rate of 100.0%.

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National roadside inspection stats

as of 6/20/2026

Inspections

that found this code

Violations

total written

OOS rate

100.0%

1 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 §: 386.72B
Severity weight: N/A
Used in SMS: No
Status: Active
Updated: 6/20/2026

Last updated June 2026

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Challenging 386.72B 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 386.72B

What does violation 386.72B mean?

386.72B is the FMCSA roadside-inspection violation code for "Failing to comply with Imminent Hazard Out of Service Order.", part of the Other group, cited under 49 CFR §386.72B.

What BASIC does 386.72B affect?

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

Yes. 386.72B 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 386.72B add?

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

Can 386.72B be challenged through DataQs?

Yes. If you believe 386.72B 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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