Direct answers about 107.608(b) citations: OOS rates, what happens next, and how serious this violation is based on 13M+ roadside inspections.
Ranks #1,654 of 3,146 FMCSR codes by citation frequency • OOS rate of 0.0% is below the FMCSR-wide average of 33.3%.
Direct answers grounded in TruckCodex inspection data
No. Across our 13 million inspection records, 107.608(b) has a 0.0% out-of-service rate—meaning no driver or carrier has been placed OOS for this violation. All 50 all-time citations resulted in the truck staying in service. This is significantly lower than the 31.4% average OOS rate across all FMCSR codes.
107.608(b) is among the least-cited violations in its category. Our database shows 50 all-time citations, ranking it #1629 of 3,036 FMCSR codes by volume. Peer codes in the same category show comparable patterns: 107.620B-HMAMC (1,820 citations, 0.0% OOS rate) and 376.11D1 (1,258 citations, 0.0% OOS rate) are also rarely enforced with out-of-service outcomes.
First, request a copy of the inspection report to understand the specific finding. Review the citation details with your carrier's safety manager or compliance team—since no citations in our records led to OOS placement, this likely requires documentation or minor correction rather than immediate roadside repair. Preserve all maintenance records and communications about the finding, and contact your carrier to determine next steps for remediation or DataQs contestation if you believe the citation is inaccurate.
No. Our inspection records show zero citations for 107.608(b) in the last 12 months and zero in the last 90 days, despite 50 all-time citations in our database. This suggests the violation is either rare in the field, enforcement has shifted, or it has become less common through carrier compliance improvements.
Across our database, Preferred Transportation Services Inc (USDOT 2926199) and KJC Fumigation LLC (USDOT 4241079) each have 2 citations for 107.608(b)—the highest among all carriers. Most other carriers appear once or not at all, indicating this violation is highly scattered across the industry rather than concentrated in specific operations.
Yes. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) DataQs system allows drivers and carriers to contest roadside inspection findings within 90 days of citation. Your eligibility depends on the type of finding: if it's a documentation issue, recordkeeping discrepancy, or driver qualification error, contestation is straightforward. If it involves equipment inspection observations, you'll need supporting maintenance or repair records. File your challenge through the FMCSA Portal with clear evidence of inaccuracy.
Kenworth dominates the citation records with 13 citations for 107.608(b), followed by Peterbilt with 9 citations. Ford (6), Freightliner (5), and Wabash Nat (4) round out the top five by volume. The pattern likely reflects the prevalence of these truck makes in commercial fleets rather than a defect unique to any single manufacturer.
Low urgency from an operational standpoint. With zero out-of-service outcomes in our 13 million inspection records, 107.608(b) does not threaten roadside removal. However, zero citations in the last 90 days suggests enforcement may be rare, so compliance depends on the specific requirement in the citation. Work with your carrier to address the finding within standard compliance timelines unless instructed otherwise by an inspector.
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