Top Violations for 2024

Wayne Schooling • January 23, 2025

Top 5 Acute Violations

  1. Operating without a valid CDL.
  2. Failing to periodically inspect vehicle.
  3. Failing to maintain driver qualification files.
  4. Using an unqualified driver (previous positive drug test).
  5. Failing to maintain vehicle maintenance/inspection records.


Top 5 Critical Violations

  1. Speeding.
  2. Falsifying HOS records.
  3. Not using an ELD.
  4. Using a driver before receiving preemployment drug test.
  5. Failing to maintain copies of MVR in driver qualification Files.


Top 5 Roadside Violations - Drivers

  1. Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit.
  2. Failing to obey traffic control device.
  3. Falsifying HOS records.
  4. Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV.
  5. Operating a CMV without a CD.


Top 5 Roadside OOS Violations - Drivers

  1. Operating a CMV without a CDL.
  2. Failing to record HOS with ELD.
  3. Falsifying HOS record.
  4. Failing to record HOS when ELD not required.
  5. Failing to retain HOS records for previous 7 days.


Top 5 Roadside Violations -Vehicles

  1. Inoperable Required Lamp.
  2. Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection.
  3. Brake Out of Adjustment.
  4. No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher.
  5. Inoperative turn signal.


Top 5 Roadside OOS Violations -Vehicles

  1. Tire-flat and/or audible air leak.
  2. Defective brake(s).
  3. Inoperative turn signal.
  4. No/improper breakaway or emergency braking.
  5. Inoperable Required Lamp.

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