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FMCSA SMS Appendix A + MCMIS catalog · 78 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.

393.11
3

No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required

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393.110
1

Failing to meet minimum tiedown requirements

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393.110(b)
3

Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo.

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393.110(c)
3

Insufficient tiedowns for an article blocked with a headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo

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393.110(d)
3

Large or odd-shaped cargo not adequately secured

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393.110B1-C
3

Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and 1,100 lbs. or less.

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393.110B2I-C
3

Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs.

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393.110B2II-C
3

Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 5 feet and no more than 10 feet.

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393.110B3-C
3

Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet.

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393.110C-C
3

Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (with headerboard/blocking); at least one tiedown for every 10 feet of article length, or fraction thereof.

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393.110D-CRAMNS
3

Cargo (RAM) - Trupact-II package tiedown assembly(ies) not securely and adequately fastened to the vehicle.

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393.110D-CRAMPG
3

Cargo (RAM) - Trupact-II package gap between the compression block and and the compression plate exceeds 0.100 inch or is less than 0.070 inch.

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393.110D-CRAMTLD
3

Cargo (RAM) - Trupact-II package tiedown locking device missing or improperly installed.

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393.112
1

Tiedown not adjustable by driver

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393.112-C
1

Cargo - Tiedown not adjustable.

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393.114
1

No/improper front end structure

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393.114(b)(1)
1

Insufficient height for front-end structure

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393.114(b)(2)
1

Insufficient width for front-end structure

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393.114(d)
1

Front-end structure insufficient to prevent cargo to pass through it.

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393.114B1-C
1

Cargo - Front End Structure, Inadequate height when in contact with cargo.

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393.114B2-C
1

Cargo - Front End Structure, Inadequate width when in contact with cargo.

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393.114D-C
1

Cargo - Front End Structure, Insufficient to prevent cargo to pass through it when in contact with cargo.

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393.116
1

No/improper securement of logs

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393.116(d)(1)
7

Shortwood log extends more than 1/3 of logs total length beyond supporting structure of vehicle

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393.116(d)(2)
7

Insufficient tiedowns for shortwood loaded crosswise

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