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FMCSA SMS Appendix A + MCMIS catalog · 11 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 →Failure to ensure intermodal container securement
Damaged or Missing tiedown or securement device for intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle
Lower corners of loaded intermodal container not resting on surface of transporting vehicle (non container chassis)
All corners of loaded intermodal container not secured when transported on vehicle other than container chassis vehicle
Front and rear of loaded intermodal container not secured independently when transported on vehicle other than container chassis
Empty intermodal container not properly positioned when transported on vehicle other than container chassis vehicle
Empty intermodal container with more than 5 ft overhang when transported on vehicle other than container chassis vehicle
Empty intermodal container not properly secured to prevent shifting when transported on vehicle other than container chassis vehicle
Intermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s).
Intermodal Containers - Improper securement of loaded intermodal containers transported on vehicles other than container chassis vehicle(s).
Intermodal Containers - Improper securement of empty intermodal containers transported on vehicles other than container chassis vehicle(s).
| Code ↑ | Description ↕ | Pts ↕ | OOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.126 | Failure to ensure intermodal container securement Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.126(b) | Damaged or Missing tiedown or securement device for intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.126(c)(1) | Lower corners of loaded intermodal container not resting on surface of transporting vehicle (non container chassis) Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.126(c)(2) | All corners of loaded intermodal container not secured when transported on vehicle other than container chassis vehicle Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.126(c)(3) | Front and rear of loaded intermodal container not secured independently when transported on vehicle other than container chassis Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.126(d)(1) | Empty intermodal container not properly positioned when transported on vehicle other than container chassis vehicle Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.126(d)(2) | Empty intermodal container with more than 5 ft overhang when transported on vehicle other than container chassis vehicle Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.126(d)(4) | Empty intermodal container not properly secured to prevent shifting when transported on vehicle other than container chassis vehicle Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.126B-CIM | Intermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s). Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.126C-CIM | Intermodal Containers - Improper securement of loaded intermodal containers transported on vehicles other than container chassis vehicle(s). Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.126D-CIM | Intermodal Containers - Improper securement of empty intermodal containers transported on vehicles other than container chassis vehicle(s). Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | Non-OOS | View → |
Statistics
Most-cited violation codes
Ranked by roadside-inspection citation count across FMCSA public data.
- 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