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FMCSA SMS Appendix A + MCMIS catalog · 26 codes

Search any FMCSA violation code from the SMS Methodology (Appendix A) by code, keyword, or BASIC category. Every entry shows the CSA severity weight (points), whether the violation is out-of-service (OOS) eligible, and which of the seven BASICs it counts against — including codes that appear on roadside inspections but aren't used in SMS scoring.

392.9
1

Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement

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392.9(a)
1

Failing to secure load

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392.9(a)(1)
1

Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142

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392.9(a)(2)
1

Failing to secure vehicle equipment

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392.9(a)(3)
1

Drivers view and/or movement is obstructed

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392.9A-DFSL
1

Driver - Failing to properly secure load.

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392.9A2-C
1

Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured.

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392.9AA1
Not in SMSOOS

Operating Authority - Motor carrier operating a motor vehicle without the required operating authority.

No BASIC · not scoredView →
392.9AA1H
Not in SMSOOS

Household Goods carrier operating without Operating Authority (49 USC 14901(d)(3))

No BASIC · not scoredView →
392.9AA1OA
Not in SMSOOS

Operating authority - motor carrier operating a motor vehicle without the required operating authority.

No BASIC · not scoredView →
392.9AA2
Not in SMSOOS

Operating Beyond The Scope Of The Required Authority (Passengers).

No BASIC · not scoredView →
392.9AA2C
Not in SMSOOS

Operating beyond the scope of Operating Authority Granted - Providing prohibited point-to-point transportation services (Cabotage)

No BASIC · not scoredView →
392.9AA2H
Not in SMSOOS

Household Goods carrier operating beyond the Scope of Operating Authority (49 USC 14901(d)(3))

No BASIC · not scoredView →
392.9AA2OA
Not in SMSOOS

Operating Authority - Motor carrier operating a motor vehicle beyond the scope of the motor carriers operating authority.

No BASIC · not scoredView →
392.9B2-DFICD
1

Driver - Failing to inspect the cargo and devices used to secure the cargo within the first 50 miles after beginning a trip.

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392.9B3-DFRCLS
1

Driver - Failing to reexamine the CMV's cargo and its load securement devices during the course of transporation and make any necessary adjustments.

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392.9BAINACT
Not in SMSOOS

Operating A Commercial Motor Vehicle In Interstate Commerce Without An Active USDOT Number.

No BASIC · not scoredView →
392.9BAINACTIVE
Not in SMSOOS

When required to have a USDOT number, operating a commercial motor vehicle with a de-activated or inactive USDOT number.

No BASIC · not scoredView →
392.9BAINACTIVEINTRA
Not in SMSOOS

Operating a commercial motor vehicle in intrastate commerce without an active USDOT number when required.

No BASIC · not scoredView →
392.9BANOREG
Not in SMSOOS

Operating a commercial motor vehicle with no USDOT number when required.

No BASIC · not scoredView →
392.9BANOREG2
Not in SMSOOS

Operating a commercial motor vehicle with no USDOT number when required and a history of operating a commercial motor vehicle with no USDOT number when required.

No BASIC · not scoredView →
392.9BANOREG2INTER
Not in SMSOOS

Operating a commercial motor vehicle with no USDOT number when required and a history of operating a commercial motor vehicle with no USDOT number when required.

No BASIC · not scoredView →
392.9BANOREG2INTRA
Not in SMSOOS

Operating a commercial motor vehicle in intrastate commerce with no USDOT number when required and a history of operating a commercial motor vehicle with no USDOT

No BASIC · not scoredView →
392.9BANOREGINTER
Not in SMSOOS

Operating a commercial motor vehicle with no USDOT number when required.

No BASIC · not scoredView →
392.9BANOREGINTRA
Not in SMSOOS

Operating a commercial motor vehicle in intrastate commerce with no USDOT number when required.

No BASIC · not scoredView →

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