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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.
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Missing code? Submit it →No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required
Failing to meet minimum tiedown requirements
Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo.
Insufficient tiedowns for an article blocked with a headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo
Large or odd-shaped cargo not adequately secured
Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and 1,100 lbs. or less.
Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs.
Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 5 feet and no more than 10 feet.
Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet.
Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (with headerboard/blocking); at least one tiedown for every 10 feet of article length, or fraction thereof.
Cargo (RAM) - Trupact-II package tiedown assembly(ies) not securely and adequately fastened to the vehicle.
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.
Cargo (RAM) - Trupact-II package tiedown locking device missing or improperly installed.
Tiedown not adjustable by driver
Cargo - Tiedown not adjustable.
No/improper front end structure
Insufficient height for front-end structure
Insufficient width for front-end structure
Front-end structure insufficient to prevent cargo to pass through it.
Cargo - Front End Structure, Inadequate height when in contact with cargo.
Cargo - Front End Structure, Inadequate width when in contact with cargo.
Cargo - Front End Structure, Insufficient to prevent cargo to pass through it when in contact with cargo.
No/improper securement of logs
Shortwood log extends more than 1/3 of logs total length beyond supporting structure of vehicle
Insufficient tiedowns for shortwood loaded crosswise
| Code ↑ | Description ↕ | Pts ↕ | OOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.110 | Failing to meet minimum tiedown requirements Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.110(b) | Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo. Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.110(c) | Insufficient tiedowns for an article blocked with a headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.110(d) | Large or odd-shaped cargo not adequately secured Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.110B1-C | Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and 1,100 lbs. or less. Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.110B2I-C | Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs. Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.110B2II-C | Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 5 feet and no more than 10 feet. Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.110B3-C | Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet. Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.110C-C | Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (with headerboard/blocking); at least one tiedown for every 10 feet of article length, or fraction thereof. Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.110D-CRAMNS | Cargo (RAM) - Trupact-II package tiedown assembly(ies) not securely and adequately fastened to the vehicle. Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.110D-CRAMPG | 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. Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.110D-CRAMTLD | Cargo (RAM) - Trupact-II package tiedown locking device missing or improperly installed. Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.112 | Tiedown not adjustable by driver Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.112-C | Cargo - Tiedown not adjustable. Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.114 | No/improper front end structure Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.114(b)(1) | Insufficient height for front-end structure Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.114(b)(2) | Insufficient width for front-end structure Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.114(d) | Front-end structure insufficient to prevent cargo to pass through it. Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.114B1-C | Cargo - Front End Structure, Inadequate height when in contact with cargo. Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.114B2-C | Cargo - Front End Structure, Inadequate width when in contact with cargo. Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.114D-C | Cargo - Front End Structure, Insufficient to prevent cargo to pass through it when in contact with cargo. Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.116 | No/improper securement of logs Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.116(d)(1) | Shortwood log extends more than 1/3 of logs total length beyond supporting structure of vehicle Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.116(d)(2) | Insufficient tiedowns for shortwood loaded crosswise Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | Non-OOS | View → |
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- 393.9
Inoperable Required Lamp
- 392.2RG
State vehicle registration or License Plate violation
- 393.47(e)
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 396.17(c)
Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection
- 396.17C-PI
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection.
- 393.95(a)
No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
- 393.9TS
Inoperative turn signal
- 392.2SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation.
- 393.75(a)(3)
Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 393.78
Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers.
- 393.95(f)
Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or impr…
- 392.2
Violation of Local Laws - Explain:
- 392.2-SLLS2
State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit.
- 396.3A1BOS
Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the se…
- 393.11
No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required
- 396.3(a)(1)
Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories
- 393.75A3-TAOL
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum…
- 393.53(b)
CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment …
- 393.75(c)
Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tre…
- 393.60(c)
Windshield - Damaged or Discolored