Vehicle Inspections Indicator(VII)
Vehicle Review Indicator (VRI)
Vehicle Inspections Measure (VIM)
Vehicle Review Measure (VRM)
Calculation of Vehicle SEA Value
Vehicle OOS Rate
Calculating Review Measures
VEHICLE SEA
Within the Vehicle SEA, SafeStat evaluates a carrier's vehicle-related safety performance and compliance. The Vehicle SEA Value reflects a carrier's vehicle safety posture relative to its peers. SafeStat calculates the Vehicle SEA Value based on the
Vehicle Inspections Indicator (VII) and
the Vehicle Review Indicator (VRI).
The VII is based on vehicle roadside OOS inspection violations. The VRI is based on the vehicle-related violations of acute and critical regulations discovered during compliance reviews. The sections that follow present the specific computations for each safety measure, indicator, and the Vehicle SEA Value. Figure 5-1 presents the computational hierarchy used to calculate a Vehicle SEA Value.
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Vehicle Inspections Indicator (VII)
Using vehicle roadside inspection data from inspections performed within the last 30 months, SafeStat calculates the VII for all carriers that have had a minimum of 3 vehicle inspections. SafeStat weights each inspection by its age and the number of vehicle OOS violations, and then normalizes the weighted vehicle OOS results by the number of vehicle inspections to obtain a weighted vehicle OOS rate, known as the VIM. Carriers with similar numbers of vehicle inspections are assigned to one of three groups. Within each group they are compared to one another and ranked by their VIMs. SafeStat assigns a percentile number (from 0-100) based on its rank. The percentile number becomes the carrier's VII. A carrier must have 3 or more vehicle OOS inspections to have the potential to receive a deficient VII, i.e., 75 and higher.TOP
Vehicle Roadside Inspections Data
SafeStat uses data from roadside inspections that have been performed within the last 30 months and pertain to vehicles,
i.e., inspection levels 1, 2, and 5 when calculating the VIM.
SafeStat uses the following data elements from roadside inspections in
its calculations of the VIM.
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- Number of Vehicle OOS Violations
- Number of Vehicles Placed OOS
- Number of Vehicle Inspections
Calculation of the Vehicle Inspections Measure (VIM)
SafeStat calculates the VIM by adding the time-weighted number of vehicle OOS inspections to the time-weighted number of Vehicle OOS violations and then dividing by the total time-weighted number of vehicle inspections. The basic equation for the VIM is:
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*The limit for the maximum number of Vehicle OOS violations for any one inspection is 5.
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C. Weight the time periods giving the most weight to the most recent
inspections (3 for 0 to 6 months, 2 for 7 to 18 months, and 1 for 19 to 30 months).
Calculation of the Vehicle Inspections Indicator (VII)
SafeStat uses the Vehicle Inspections Measure (VIM) along with
the number of vehicle inspections performed within the last 30 months
(without application of time weighting) to calculate the Vehicle Inspections Indicator (VII).
The following steps detail SafeStat's calculation of VII.
Vehicle Review Indicator (VRI)
Using the results from compliance reviews performed within the last 18 months, SafeStat calculates the VRI. SafeStat quantifies the number and severity of violations of vehicle-related acute/critical regulations (defined in Part 385 Appendix B of the FMCSR) cited at a carrier's most recent compliance review into the Vehicle Review Measure (VRM). All of the carriers' VRMs are compared to one another and are ranked on a percentile basis from 0 to 100. SafeStat assigns the percentile number to the VRI for each carrier with at least one violation of acute and critical regulations.TOP
Calculation of the Vehicle Review Indicator (VRI)
TOPCalculation of the Vehicle SEA Value
The Vehicle SEA Value establishes the carrier's safety status concerning vehicles.
SafeStat uses the Vehicle Inspections Indicator (VII) and the Vehicle Review Indicator (VRI)
with their associated indicator weights to calculate the Vehicle SEA Value.
The Vehicle SEA calculation is the maximum of the VRI and VII.
If only one of the two indicators (VRI or VII) exists, then
that indicator is assigned to the Vehicle SEA Value.
If neither of the indicators exists, then the carrier has
insufficient data for SafeStat to calculate a Vehicle SEA Value.
Vehicle OOS Rate
Vehicle OOS rate uses the last 30 months of data. This is the number of vehicles placed OOS divided by the number of vehicle inspections. This rate is not time-weighted. The maximum number of violations that can be used in the calculation of OOS rate is five.TOP
Calculating Review Measures
Review measures, DRM, VRM, SMRM, and HMRM, are
calculated for DRI in the Driver SEA, the VRI in the Vehicle SEA, and the SMRI
and HMRI in the Safety Management SEA, respectively. Each of these four review
measures has a specified set of associated acute and critical regulations. See
Table B-1 at
the end of this appendix for a list of associated acute and critical
regulations. A review measure is scored based on the number and severity of each
violation of associated acute and critical regulations. The following steps
detail SafeStat's calculation of the carrier's review measure:
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- For each violation of critical regulations:
Violation Value = Severity Weight x (10 + (Violation Rate x 10))
where Violation Rate = # of Occurrences / # of Records Checked
For example, if a violation of a critical regulation was cited in the CR as having had occurred 10 times out of 20 records check (violation rate of 0.5) and was considered "performance oriented" (severity weight of 2), then
Violation Value = 2 x (10 + (0.5 x 10)) = 2 x (10 + 5) = 2 x 15 = 30
- For each violation of acute regulations:
Violation Value = Severity Weight x (10 + # of Occurrences)
where # of Occurrences is set to a maximum of 10 and the severity weight of non-ratable and ratable violations of acute regulations are 1 and 3 respectively.
For example, if a violation of an acute regulation was cited in the CR as having had occurred 5 times then
Violation Value = 3 x (10 + 5) = 3 x 15 = 45
Table B-1: List of Violations and Severity Weights of Acute and Critical Regulations By Review Measure Type
| Driver Review Measure | |||
| Primary Federal Section | Description | Acute/Critical | Severity Weight |
| 382.201 | Using a driver known to have an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or greater. | A | 3 |
| 382.211 | Using a driver who has refused to submit to an alcohol or controlled substances test required under part 382. | A | 3 |
| 382.213(b) | Using a driver known to have used a controlled substance. | A | 3 |
| 382.215 | Using a driver known to have tested positive for a controlled substance. | A | 3 |
| 382.309(a) | Using a driver who has not undergone a return-to-duty alcohol. | A | 3 |
| 382.309(b) | Using a driver who has not undergone a return-to-duty #10 controlled substances test with a result indicating a verified #10 negative result for controlled substances. | A | 3 |
| 382.503 | Allowing a driver to perform safety sensitive function, after engaging in conduct prohibited by Subpart B, without being evaluated by a substances abuse professional, as required by § 382.605. | C | 2 |
| 382.505(a) | Using a driver within 24 hours after being found to have an alcohol concentration of 0.02 or greater, but less than 0.04. | A | 3 |
| 382.605(c)(1) | Using a driver who has not undergone a return-to-duty alcohol test with a result indicating an alcohol concentration of less than .02 or with verified negative test result, after engaging in conduct prohibited by part 382 subpart B. | A | 3 |
| 383.23(a) | Operating a commercial motor vehicle without a valid commercial driver's license. | C | 2 |
| 383.37(a) | Knowingly, allowing, requiring, permitting, or authorizing an employee with a Commercial Driver's License which is suspended, revoked, or canceled by a state or who is disqualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle. | A | 3 |
| 383.37(b) | Knowingly, allowing, requiring, permitting, or authorizing an employee with more than one commercial driver's license to operate a commercial motor vehicle. | A | 3 |
| 383.51(a) | Knowingly, allowing, requiring, permitting, or authorizing a driver to drive who is disqualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle. | A | 3 |
| 391.11(b)(4) | Using a physically unqualified driver. | A | 3 |
| 391.15(a) | Using a disqualified driver. | A | 3 |
| 392.2 | Operating a motor vehicle not in accordance with the laws, ordinances, and regulations of the jurisdiction in which it is being operated. | C | 2 |
| 392.4(b) | Requiring or permitting a driver to drive while under the influence of, or in possession of, a narcotic drug, amphetamine, or any other substance capable of rendering the driver incapable of safely operating a motor vehicle. | A | 3 |
| 392.5(b)(1) | Requiring or permitting a driver to drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of, or in possession of, an intoxicating beverage. | A | 3 |
| 392.5(b)(2) | Requiring or permitting a driver who shows evidence of having consumed an intoxicating beverage within 4 hours to operate a motor vehicle. | A | 3 |
| 392.6 | Scheduling a run which would necessitate the vehicle being operated at speeds in excess of those prescribed. | C | 2 |
| 392.9(a)(1) | Requiring or permitting a driver to drive without the vehicle's cargo being properly distributed and adequately secured. | C | 2 |
| 395.1(h)(1)(i) | Requiring or permitting a driver to drive more than 15 hours. (driving in Alaska). | C | 2 |
| 395.1(h)(1)(ii) | Requiring or permitting a driver to drive after having been on duty 20 hours. (driving in Alaska) | C | 2 |
| 395.1(h)(1)(iii) | Requiring or permitting a driver to drive after having been on duty more than 70 hours in 7 consecutive days. (driving in Alaska) | C | 2 |
| 395.1(h)(1)(iv) | Requiring or permitting a driver to drive after having been on duty more than 80 hours in 8 consecutive days. (driving in Alaska) | C | 2 |
| 395.3(a)(1) | Requiring or permitting a driver to drive more than 10 hours. | C | 2 |
| 395.3(a)(2) | Requiring or permitting a driver to drive after having been on duty 15 hours. | C | 2 |
| 395.3(b)(1) | Requiring or permitting a driver to drive after having been on duty more than 60 hours in 7 consecutive days. | C | 2 |
| 395.3(b)(2) | Requiring or permitting a driver to drive after having been on duty more than 70 hours in 8 consecutive days. | C | 2 |
| 395.8(e) | False reports of records of duty status. | C | 2 |
| Vehicle Review Measure | |||
| Primary Federal Section | Description | Acute/Critical | Severity Weight |
| 396.11(c) | Failing to correct out-of-service defects listed by driver in a driver vehicle inspection report before the vehicle is operated again. | A | 3 |
| 396.17(g) | Failing to promptly repair parts and accessories not meeting minimum periodic inspection standards. | A | 3 |
| 396.9(c)(2) | No motor carrier shall require or permit any person to operate nor shall any person operate any motor vehicle declared and marked "out of service" until all repairs required by the "out of service notice" have been satisfactorily completed. | A | 3 |
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| Primary Federal Section | Description | Acute/Critical | Severity Weight |
| 382.115(a) | Failing to implement an alcohol and/or controlled substances testing program. | A | 3 |
| 382.301(a) | Using a driver before the motor carrier has received a negative pre-employment controlled substance test result. | C | 2 |
| 382.303(a) | Failing to conduct post accident testing on driver for alcohol and/or controlled substances. | C | 2 |
| 382.305 | Failing to implement a random controlled substances and/or an alcohol testing program. | A | 3 |
| 382.305(b)(1) | Failing to conduct random alcohol testing at an annual rate of not less than the applicable annual rate of the average number of driver positions. | C | 2 |
| 382.305(b)(2) | Failing to conduct random controlled substances testing at an annual rate of not less than the applicable rate of the average number of driver positions. | C | 2 |
| 382.605(c)(2)(ii) | Failing to subject a driver who has been identified as needing assistance to at least six unannounced follow-up alcohol and controlled substance tests in the first 12 months following the driver's return to duty. | C | 2 |
| 387.31(a) | Operating a passenger carrying vehicle without having in effect the required minimum levels of financial responsibility. | A | 3 |
| 387.31(d) | Failing to maintain at principal place of business required proof of financial responsibility for passenger vehicles. | C | 1 |
| 387.7(a) | Operating a motor vehicle without having in effect the required minimum levels of financial responsibility coverage. | A | 3 |
| 387.7(d) | Failing to maintain at principal place of business required proof of financial responsibility. | C | 1 |
| 390.15(b)(2) | Failing to maintain copies of all accident reports required by State or other governmental entities or insurers. | C | 1 |
| 390.35 | Making, or causing to make fraudulent or intentionally false statements or records and/or reproducing fraudulent records. | A | 3 |
| 391.45(a) | Using a driver not medically examined and certified. | C | 2 |
| 391.45(b)(1) | Using a driver not medically examined and certified each 24 months. | C | 2 |
| 391.51(a) | Failing to maintain driver qualification file on each driver employed. | C | 1 |
| 391.51(b)(2) | Failing to maintain inquiries into driver's driving record in driver's qualification file. | C | 1 |
| 391.51(b)(7) | Failing to maintain medical examiner's certificate in driver's qualification file. | C | 1 |
| 395.8(a) | Failing to require a driver to make a record of duty status. | C | 2 |
| 395.8(i) | Failing to require a driver to forward within 13 days of completion, the original of the record of duty status. | C | 1 |
| 395.8(k)(1) | Failing to preserve driver's record of duty status for 6 months. | C | 1 |
| 396.11(a) | Failing to require driver to prepare driver vehicle inspection report. | C | 1 |
| 396.17(a) | Using a commercial motor vehicle not periodically inspected. | C | 2 |
| 396.3(b) | Failing to keep minimum records of inspection and vehicle maintenance. | C | 1 |
| Hazardous Material Review Measure (Rateable) | |||
| Primary Federal Section | Description | Acute/Critical | Severity Weight |
| 171.15 | Carrier failing to give immediate telephone notice of an incident involving hazardous materials. | C | 1 |
| 171.16 | Carrier failing to make a written report of an incident involving hazardous materials. | C | 1 |
| 177.800(c) | Failing to instruct a category of employees in hazardous materials regulations. | C | 1 |
| 177.817(a) | Transporting a shipment of hazardous materials not accompanied by a properly prepared shipping paper | C | 1 |
| 177.817(e) | Failing to maintain proper accessibility of shipping papers. | C | 1 |
| 177.823(a) | Moving a transport vehicle containing hazardous material that is not properly marked or placarded. | C | 1 |
| 177.841(e) | Transporting a package bearing a poison label in the same transport vehicle with material marked or known to be foodstuff, feed, or any edible material intended for consumption by humans or animals unless an exception in §177.841(e)(i) or (ii) is met. | A | 3 |
| 180.407(a) | Transporting a shipment of hazardous material in a cargo tank that has not been inspected or retested in accordance with §180.407. | C | 2 |
| 180.407(c) | Failing to periodically test and inspect a cargo tank. | C | 2 |
| 180.415 | Failing to mark a cargo tank which passed an inspection or test required by § 180.407. | C | 1 |
| 180.417(a)(1) | Failing to retain cargo tank manufacturer's data report or certificate and related papers, as required. | C | 1 |
| 180.417(a)(2) | Failing to retain copies of cargo tank manufacturer's certificate and related papers (or alternative report) as required. | C | 1 |
| 397.13(a) | Permitting a person to smoke or carry a lighted cigarette, cigar or pipe within 25 feet of a motor vehicle containing Class 1 materials, Class 5 materials, or flammable materials classified as Division 2.1, Class 3, Divisions 4.1 and 4.2. | C | 1 |
| 397.19(a) | Failing to furnish a driver of motor vehicle transporting Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 (explosive) materials with a copy of the rules of part 397 and/or emergency response instructions. | C | 1 |
| 397.5(a) | Failing to ensure a motor vehicle containing Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 (explosive) material is attended at all times by its driver or a qualified representative. | A | 3 |
| 397.67(d) | Requiring or permitting the operation of a motor vehicle explosives in Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 that is not accompanied by a written route plan. (critical) (Number checked is the number of instances checked for compliance with § 397.67(d).) | C | 1 |
| 397.7(a)(1) | Parking a motor vehicle containing Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 materials within 5 feet of traveled portion of highway. | C | 1 |
| 397.7(b) | Parking a motor vehicle containing hazardous material(s) other than Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 materials within 5 feet of traveled portion of highway or street. | C | 1 |
| Hazardous Material Review Measure (Non-Ratable) | ||||
| Primary Federal Section | Secondary Federal Section | Description | Acute/Critical | Severity Weight |
| 107.502(b) | Manufacturing, assembling, certifying, inspecting, or repairing a cargo tank or cargo tank motor vehicle manufactured to a DOT specification, without registering. | C | 1 | |
| 171.2(c) | Representing, marking, certifying, selling or offering a package or container as meeting the requirements of this subchapter, whether or not it is used or intended to be used for the transportation of a hazardous materials when it was not manufactured, fabricated, marked, maintained, reconditioned, repaired, or retested in accordance with this subchapter. | A | 1 | |
| 172.200(a) | Offering a hazardous material without preparing a shipping paper. | A | 1 | |
| 172.202(a) | Failing to enter the proper description of a hazardous material on a shipping paper. | C | 1 | |
| 172.203(a) | Failing to enter on a shipping paper the notation "DOT-E" followed by the exemption number. | C | 1 | |
| 172.203(c)(1) | Failing to enter the hazardous substance constituent on a shipping paper when not identified by the proper shipping name. | C | 1 | |
| 172.203(d) | Failing to include on shipping papers for a shipment of radioactive material physical and chemical form, activity, and category of label. | C | 1 | |
| 172.203(m) | Failing to enter the words "Poison Inhalation Hazard" or "Toxic Inhalation Hazard" on the shipping paper when required. | A | 1 | |
| 172.203(n) | Failing to enter the word "HOT" on the shipping paper for elevated temperature materials as required. | C | 1 | |
| 172.205(a) | Offering a hazardous waste without a hazardous waste manifest. | C | 1 | |
| 172.205(b) | Failing to prepare the hazardous waste manifest in accordance with 40 CFR Part 262. | C | 1 | |
| 172.301(a)(1) | Failing to properly mark a non-bulk package of hazardous material with the proper shipping name and identification number. | C | 1 | |
| 172.313(a) | Failing to mark a package of hazardous materials with the words "Inhalation Hazard" when required. | A | 1 | |
| 172.320(a) | Failing to mark a package containing Class 1 material with the appropriate EX-number. | C | 1 | |
| 172.326 | Failing to properly mark a portable tank of hazardous materials with the proper shipping name and identification number. | C | 1 | |
| 172.326(c)(2) | Failing to provide to a motor carrier the required identification numbers for a portable tank. | C | 1 | |
| 172.328(a)(1) | Failing to provide to a motor carrier the required identification numbers for cargo tank. | C | 1 | |
| 172.400(a) | Failing to properly label a package of hazardous materials. | C | 1 | |
| 172.403 | Failing to affix the correct label to a package of radioactive material. | C | 1 | |
| 172.506(a)(1) | Failing to provide the required placards to a motor carrier. | C | 1 | |
| 172.600(c)(1) | Failing to provide emergency response information. | C | 1 | |
| 172.604(a) | Failing to provide an emergency response telephone number. | C | 1 | |
| 172.604(a)(1) | Failing to provide an emergency response telephone number which is monitored at all times that a hazardous material is in transit. | C | 1 | |
| 172.604(a)(2) | Failing to provide the 24 hour emergency response telephone number of a person who is knowledgeable of the hazards and characteristics of the hazardous materials being shipped of a person who does not have comprehensive emergency response and accident mitigation information. | C | 1 | |
| 172.704(a) | Failing to train hazardous material employees as required. Failing to train hazardous material employees as required. | C | 1 | |
| 173.21(a) | Offering a forbidden material for transportation. | A | 1 | |
| 173.21(e) | Offering for transportation materials which if combined, would likely cause a dangerous evolution of heat, flammable or poisonous gas or vapor, or a corrosive material | A | 1 | |
| 173.22(a)(2) | Offering a hazardous material in an unauthorized package. | A | 1 | |
| 173.24(b)(1) | Transporting hazardous materials in a portable tank which has an identifiable release of hazardous materials to the environment. | A | 1 | |
| 173.24(b)(2) | Offering for transportation a hazardous material in a package which resulted in the effectiveness of the package being substantially reduced. | A | 1 | |
| 173.24(b)(d)(2) | Loading a cargo tank with a hazardous material which exceeds the maximum weight of lading marked on the specification plate. | A | 1 | |
| 173.30 | 177.834(g) | Failing to brace containers of hazardous materials to prevent relative motion between containers. | C | 1 |
| 173.30 | 177.835(a) | Loading into or on, or unloading a Class 1 (explosive) material from a motor vehicle with the engine running. | C | 1 |
| 173.30 | 177.848(d) | Loading hazardous materials not in accordance with the segregation table. | A | 1 |
| 173.301(d) | Offering manifolded (interconnected) cylinders except as authorized. | C | 1 | |
| 173.301(e) | Offering a charged/filled cylinder that has a container pressure at 70 degrees F (21.1 C) which exceeds its marked or designated service pressure. | C | 1 | |
| 173.301(f) | Offering a charged/filled cylinder that has a container pressure at 130 degrees F (54.4C) which exceeds 5/4 times its marked or designated service pressure. | C | 1 | |
| 173.301(g) | Offering a charged/filled cylinder with flammable, corrosive, or noxious gases without a prescribed valve protection device. | A | 1 | |
| 173.301(i) | Offering a charged/filled cylinder that was manufactured outside the United States, not in accordance with prescribed DOT specifications. | A | 1 | |
| 173.33(a) | Offering or accepting for transportation a hazardous material in an unauthorized cargo tank motor vehicle. | A | 1 | |
| 173.33(a)(2) | Transporting or loading two or more materials in a cargo tank motor vehicle which resulted in an unsafe condition (fire, explosion, etc.) | A | 1 | |
| 173.33(b)(1) | Transporting in a cargo tank motor vehicle a hazardous material which had a dangerous reaction when in contact with the tank. | A | 1 | |
| 173.33(c)(5) | Loading a division 6.1 material in a cargo tank having a maximum allowable working pressure of less than 25 psig. | A | 1 | |
| 173.33(e) | Transporting Division 6.1 material oxidizer liquid, liquid organic peroxide, or corrosive liquid in cargo tank piping without bottom damage protection devices meeting the requirements of §178.337-10 or § 178.345-8(b). | A | 1 | |
| 173.34(a) | Offering a cylinder that is not free of leaks, bulges, defective valves or safety devices, or bears evidence of physical abuse. | A | 1 | |
| 173.34(c) | Offering a charged/filled cylinder for which required markings have not been properly maintained. | C | 1 | |
| 173.34(d)(4) | Offering a cylinder charged with fluorine equipped with a safety relief device. | C | 1 | |
| 173.34(e) | Offering a cylinder that has not been retested and marked as required. | A | 1 | |
| 173.40(d) | Offering a cylinder charged/filled with a poisonous material without providing additional protection as required. | A | 1 | |
| 173.413 | Using a Type B package not designed and constructed in accordance with all applicable requirements contained in 10 CFR 71. | A | 1 | |
| 173.421 | Offering a radioactive material described, marked and packaged as a limited quantity that exceeds .5 mr on the surface of a package. | C | 1 | |
| 173.422 | Offering a radioactive material for transportation not in proper condition for shipment. | C | 1 | |
| 173.431(a) | Offering or accepting for transportation in a type A package a quantity greater than that authorized. | A | 1 | |
| 173.431(b) | Offering for transportation in a type B package a quantity greater than that authorized. | A | 1 | |
| 173.441 | Offering a package of radioactive material that exceeds allowable external radiation levels. | A | 1 | |
| 173.442(b)(1) | Offering a package of radioactive material exceeding 122 degrees Fahrenheit on the external surface of the package. (Non-exclusive use) | C | 1 | |
| 173.442(b)(2) | Offering a package of radioactive material exceeding 185 degrees Fahrenheit on the external surface of the package. (Exclusive use) | C | 1 | |
| 173.443(a) | Offering a package of radioactive material with removable contamination in excess of 22 dpm/square cm. | C | 1 | |
| 173.443(b) | Offering a package of radioactive material with removable contamination in excess of 220 dpm/square cm. | C | 1 | |
| 173.447 | Storing in one area packages of radioactive material that exceed a total Transport Index of 50. | A | 1 | |
| 173.457(b)(3) | Offering a fissile material, controlled shipment in a conveyance containing other packages of any Class 7 (radioactive) material required to bear one of the labels prescribed in 49 CFR 172.403. | A | 1 | |
| 177.801 | Transporting a forbidden material. | A | 1 | |
| 177.824 | Operating a specification cargo tank containing a hazardous material which does not conform to the retest and inspection requirements set forth in part 180. | C | 1 | |
| 177.834(i) | Failing to attend a cargo tank during loading (or unloading). | A | 1 | |
| 177.834(j) | Transporting a Division 6.1 or Class 3 or Class 8 material in a cargo tank while failing to have all manhole closures closed and secured (all valves and other closures in the liquid discharge system closed and free of leaks). | A | 1 | |
| 180.3(a) | Representing, marking, certifying, selling or offering a package or container as meeting a requirement of 49 CFR part 180 or a DOT exemption issued under 49 CFR part 107, when it was not marked, maintained, reconditioned, repaired, or retested in accordance with part 180. | A | 1 | |
| 180.405(b) | Marking or certifying a cargo tank to a specification no longer authorized. For marking or certification of 306, 307, and 312 series cargo tanks after 08/31/95. | A | 1 | |
| 180.405(g) | Failing to equip a cargo tank with manhole assemblies conforming with § 178.345-5. Ensure the assembly does not meet an exception. | C | 1 | |
| 180.405(h) | Failing to replace a reclosing pressure relief valve with a valve meeting the requirements of § 178.345-10. Note: Only applicable when valve is being replaced. There is no retrofit requirement. | C | 1 | |
| 180.407(a)(1) | Offering a DOT specification cargo tank which has not successfully completed a test or inspection which has become due as specified in § 180.407(c). | C | 1 | |
| 180.407(a)(2) | Subjecting a cargo tank to a pressure greater than its design pressure or maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP). Except during a pressure test, loading, or unloading. | A | 1 | |
| 180.407(a)(3) | Performing or witnessing a test or inspection on a cargo tank without meeting the minimum qualifications prescribed in §180.409. | C | 1 | |
| 180.407(b)(1) | Failing to test and inspect a cargo tank which shows evidence of bad dents, corroded or abraded areas, leakage, or any other condition that might render it unsafe for transportation. | A | 1 | |
| 180.407(b)(2) | Failing to test and inspect a cargo tank which has been in an accident and has been damaged to an extent that may adversely affect its lading retention capability. | A | 1 | |
| 180.407(b)(3) | Failing to conduct a pressure test in accordance with § 180.407(g) on a cargo tank which has been out of hazardous materials transportation service for a period of one year or more. | A | 1 | |
| 180.407(b)(4) | Failing to test and inspect a cargo tank which has been modified from its original design specification. | A | 1 | |
| 180.407(b)(5) | Failing to conduct a test or inspection on a cargo tank when required by the Department of Transportation. | A | 1 | |
| 180.407(d) | Failing to perform an external visual inspection as prescribed. | C | 1 | |
| 180.407(e) | Failing to perform an internal visual inspection as prescribed. | C | 1 | |
| 180.407(f) | Failing to perform a lining inspection as prescribed. | C | 1 | |
| 180.407(g) | Failing to perform a pressure retest as prescribed. | C | 1 | |
| 180.407(g)(3) | Failing to perform a wet fluorescent magnetic particle test on an MC-330/331 cargo tank. | C | 1 | |
| 180.407(h) | Failing to perform a leakage test as prescribed. | C | 1 | |
| 180.407(i) | Failing to perform a thickness test as prescribed. | C | 1 | |
| 180.413(b)(1) | Performing a repair of a non-ASME Code stamped cargo tank while failing to hold a valid ASME Certificate of Authorization for the use of the "U" Stamp or a National Board Certificate of Authorization for the use of the "R" stamp. Non-ASME tanks only. | A | 1 | |
| 180.413(b)(2) | Performing a repair of an ASME Code "U" stamped cargo tank while failing to hold a valid National Board Certificate of Authorization for the use of the "R" stamp. ASME tanks only. | A | 1 | |
| 180.413(b)(5) | Failing to perform a repair of an ASME Code "U" stamped cargo tank in accordance with the National Board Inspection Code ASME tanks only. | A | 1 | |
| 180.413(b)(6) | Failing to verify the suitability of a repair affecting the structural integrity of the cargo tank by testing as prescribed in the applicable specification or in § 180.407(g)(1)(iv). | C | 1 | |
| 180.413(c) | Failing to leak test repairs done to piping or valves. Note: Not a leakage test as prescribed in § 180.407(h). | C | 1 | |
| 180.413(d)(1) | Performing a (stretching, modification, or rebarrelling) of a non-ASME Code stamped cargo tank while failing to hold a valid ASME Certificate of Authorization for the use of the "U" Stamp or a National Board Certificate of Authorization for the use of the "R" stamp. Non-ASME tanks only. | A | 1 | |
| 180.413(d)(2) | Performing a stretching, modification, or rebarrelling of an ASME Code "U" stamped cargo tank while failing to hold a valid National Board Certificate of Authorization for the use of the "R" stamp. ASME tanks only | A | 1 | |
| 180.413(d)(3) | Failing to performing a stretching, modification, or rebarrelling of a cargo tank to the applicable specification. | A | 1 | |
| 180.413(d)(5) | Failing to have a stretching, modification, or rebarrelling of a cargo tank certified by a Design Certifying Engineer. | A | 1 | |
| 180.413(d)(9) | Failing to perform a (stretching, modification, or rebarrelling) of an ASME Code "U" stamped cargo tank in accordance with the National Board Inspection Code. | A | 1 | |
| 180.413(d)(10) | Failing to verify the suitability of a modification affecting the structural integrity of the cargo tank with respect to pressure by testing as prescribed in the applicable specification or in §180.407(g)(1)(iv). | C | 1 | |
| 180.413(e) | Failing to retain records of repair, modification, stretching, or rebarrelling made to each tank, as required. | C | 1 | |
| 180.417(b)(2) | Failing to retain a copy of test and inspection reports as required. | C | 1 | |
| 180.417(c)(2) | Failing to retain a copy of the pressure test report as required. MC 330 and MC 331 cargo tanks only. | C | 1 | |