Direct answers to driver questions about 387.307 citations: OOS rate, what happens next, and how serious this violation is.
Ranks #2,567 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 inspection database, 387.307 has never resulted in an out-of-service order. Of the 3 all-time citations for this code, 0 were placed out of service, giving it a 0.0% OOS rate. This is significantly more lenient than the 31.4% average OOS rate across all FMCSR violations, making 387.307 one of the least severe citation types you can receive.
It's relatively minor on the enforcement spectrum. Our records show 387.307 ranks #2551 of 3,036 FMCSR codes by citation volume. In comparison, peer codes in the same General/Admin category like 390.21TB2-DOT have been cited 74,663 times—roughly 25,000 times more frequently. The 0.0% OOS rate on 387.307 also contrasts sharply with the 31.4% average across all codes, indicating inspectors treat it as a documentation or procedural matter rather than a safety hazard.
Both. FMCSA safety violations can appear on a driver's record and a carrier's Safety Management System (SMS) profile. A single citation may impact both your personal safety record and your company's CSA scores. Check with your carrier on their internal policy for how they handle administrative citations and whether it affects your status or metrics with them.
Yes. The DataQs online system allows you or your carrier to challenge inspection findings within a set timeframe. For administrative codes like 387.307, your case is stronger if you can provide documentation proving the violation didn't occur or was incorrectly recorded. Examples include timestamped records, vehicle maintenance logs, or communication proving compliance. File through the FMCSA's Safety Management System (SMS) portal or work with your carrier's compliance team to submit a formal DataQs request.
Very few. Our inspection records show 0 citations for 387.307 in the last 90 days and 0 in the last 12 months. All 3 all-time citations occurred before the past year, indicating this is an extremely rare violation. If you've just received one, it's an isolated event rather than part of a pattern, which may actually work in your favor if you're contesting it through DataQs.
Across our 13 million+ inspection records, three carriers have been cited for 387.307: J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC (1 citation), U S GLOBAL INC (1 citation), and GHOTRA XPRESS INC (1 citation). The extremely small citation count means no carrier has a pattern of this violation. If you work for one of these carriers, the citation is not indicative of a systemic compliance problem on their part.
387.307 is a general/administrative requirement under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. While we cannot reproduce the full regulatory text, it involves procedural or record-keeping obligations that do not directly affect vehicle safety. Because it carries a 0.0% out-of-service rate and is extremely rarely cited, inspectors treat it as a documentation or administrative matter. Your carrier's compliance team or legal counsel can provide the specific regulatory language and intent.
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