At a roadside inspection, an officer cites you for unsecured hazmat cargo under 49 CFR 177.834. Based on federal enforcement data, what is most likely to happen?

49 CFR 177.834(a); ELDT Penalty Reference (Part 2)

Unsecured cargo is a heavily cited hazmat violation at roadside inspections, and it carries real consequences: a $3,700 fine and an out-of-service order in roughly 95% of cases. That means hours of delay, towing or transfer costs, and an entry on your PSP report. Taking the extra 10 minutes to block and brace a load is far cheaper than the alternative.