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The top violation DOT inspectors have found so far in FY 2015 is that packages are not secured in vehicles. At 1,207 violations, this mistake accounted for 8.12% of the total violations. Following at a close second, inspectors have found 1,197 instances when there was no copy of the U.S. DOT registration number in the vehicles.
Four of the top 10 violations have to do with placarding requirements. In some cases, the placards were not there at all and, in some cases, the placards were damaged or obscured.
Two of the top 10 violations are related to shipping papers. For instance, did you realize that you cannot carry the shipping papers in a clipboard that has a metal cover unless you have clearly marked the clipboard to indicate that it contains the shipping papers?
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Here’s a look at the top 10 hazmat transportation violations by trucks uncovered by DOT inspectors so far in FY 2015.
| Regulation | Violation Description | # of inspections | # of violations | % of total violations | 1 | 49 CFR 177.834 | Package not secure in vehicle | 1,158 | 1,207 | 8.12% |
| 2 | 49 CFR 107.620 | No copy of US DOT hazardous materials registration number | 1,195 | 1,197 | 8.06% |
| 3 | 49 CFR 172.516 | Placard damaged, deteriorated, or obscured | 920 | 998 | 6.72% |
| 4 | 49 CFR 177.817 | No shipping papers (Carrier) | 746 | 770 | 5.18% |
| 5 | 49 CFR 172.504 | Vehicle not placarded as required | 732 | 770 | 5.18% |
| 6 | 49 CFR 177.817 | Shipping paper accessibility | 759 | 761 | 5.12% |
| 7 | 49 CFR 172.602 | Emergency response information missing | 606 | 606 | 4.08% |
| 8 | 49 CFR 172.202 | Failure to enter basic description of hazardous materials in proper sequence | 587 | 604 | 4.06% |
| 9 | 49 CFR 172.502 | Failure to provide carrier- required placards | 564 | 571 | 3.84% |
| 10 | 49 CFR 177.823 | No placards/markings when required | 392 | 459 | 3.09% |
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Data Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System