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FMCSA SMS Appendix A + MCMIS catalog · 13 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/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
Tiedowns improperly positioned on load of shortwood
No center stakes and/or high log not secured on shortwood vehicles more than 10m (33ft) long
Improper Securement of shortwood logs loaded lengthwise
Logs - Improperly secured firewood/stumps/log debris.
Logs - Improper/insufficient/or damaged components of a securement system
Logs - Logs not solidly packed/outer bottom logs not in contact with and resting solidly against the bunks, bolsters, stakes or standards.
Logs - Logs not properly secured by the ExTe Com90 Load Securement System
Logs - Improper Securement of shortwood logs loaded crosswise on frame, rail and flatbed vehicles
Logs - Improper securement of logs loaded lengthwise on flatbed and frame vehicles
Logs - Improper securement of logs transported on pole trailers.
| Code ↑ | Description ↕ | Pts ↕ | OOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 → |
| 393.116(d)(3) | Tiedowns improperly positioned on load of shortwood Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.116(d)(4) | No center stakes and/or high log not secured on shortwood vehicles more than 10m (33ft) long Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.116(e) | Improper Securement of shortwood logs loaded lengthwise Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.116A-CL | Logs - Improperly secured firewood/stumps/log debris. Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.116B-CL | Logs - Improper/insufficient/or damaged components of a securement system Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.116C-CL | Logs - Logs not solidly packed/outer bottom logs not in contact with and resting solidly against the bunks, bolsters, stakes or standards. Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.116CCLET | Logs - Logs not properly secured by the ExTe Com90 Load Securement System Not in SMS | Not in SMS | — | OOS | View → |
| 393.116D-CL | Logs - Improper Securement of shortwood logs loaded crosswise on frame, rail and flatbed vehicles Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.116E-CL | Logs - Improper securement of logs loaded lengthwise on flatbed and frame vehicles Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.116F-CL | Logs - Improper securement of logs transported on pole trailers. 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)
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- 396.17C-PI
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection.
- 393.95(a)
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- 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
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- 393.11
No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required
- 396.3(a)(1)
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- 393.75A3-TAOL
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- 393.53(b)
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- 393.75(c)
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- 393.60(c)
Windshield - Damaged or Discolored