What 395.1H1 means in plain language
FMCSR code 395.1H1 addresses hours of service compliance specifically for drivers operating property-carrying commercial vehicles in Alaska under the state's unique 15, 20, 70/80-hour regulations. Alaska operates under different HOS thresholds than the federal standard that applies in the lower 48 states, and this citation means you either exceeded those Alaska-specific duty limits or failed to properly document your time on duty according to Alaska's framework.
This violation typically arises when drivers don't track their driving hours correctly, exceed Alaska's prescribed maximum work periods, or fail to take mandatory rest breaks as defined under Alaska's variant rules. The requirement applies to the method and accuracy of your record of duty status—whether handwritten logs, electronic devices, or your carrier's prescribed system.
What our enforcement data actually shows
Across our 13 million+ inspection records, 395.1H1 is exceptionally rare. We show just 1 citation all-time in our database, with 0 citations in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 90 days. This code ranks #2796 of 3,036 FMCSR codes by citation volume, placing it among the least-cited violations.
Of that single all-time citation, 0 resulted in an out-of-service order, giving this code a 0.0% OOS rate. For context, the all-FMCSR average OOS rate is 31.4%, so when 395.1H1 violations do occur, they are handled with significantly less severity than the typical federal HOS citation.
The near-zero enforcement volume in the last 90 days and 12 months suggests that either Alaska-specific property operations are uncommon in our dataset, or drivers and carriers are consistently meeting Alaska's HOS requirements.
Who gets cited most
Our inspection records show only one carrier with a 395.1H1 citation: TGC TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 3078593) with 1 citation all-time. The violation occurred on vehicles including Kenworth (KW) and Mana makes. The extremely limited citation count means state-by-state breakdown and carrier comparison analysis is not material—this violation is so infrequent that patterns across carriers or states cannot be reliably drawn from the data.
How severe is this compared to similar codes
When we look at other hours-of-service violations in the same category, 395.1H1's enforcement frequency and OOS rate stand apart. Compare it to peer codes:
- 395.24 (HOS ELD - Form and Manner): 106,486 citations, 0.0% OOS rate. This is roughly 106,000× more frequently cited than 395.1H1, though both carry a 0.0% OOS rate.
- 395.8A1 (HOS Property - Failing to have a record of duty status): 52,266 citations, 92.9% OOS rate. This code sees 52,000+ citations and results in out-of-service placement in over 9 out of 10 cases—far more severe than 395.1H1.
- 395.8(a)(1) (Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service): 39,561 citations, 93.2% OOS rate. Again, dramatically more frequent enforcement and severe consequences.
The data indicates that 395.1H1, by virtue of its rarity and zero OOS rate in practice, is treated as a less critical violation than the broad federal HOS codes that apply nationwide.
How to avoid it
Given the Alaska-specific nature of this code, compliance hinges on understanding and applying Alaska's 15, 20, 70/80-hour limits correctly:
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Confirm your carrier's HOS method before every shift. Alaska drivers must use the record-keeping method (handwritten, electronic, or carrier-provided system) that complies with Alaska's state rules. Ask your dispatcher or safety manager to clarify whether your carrier is operating under Alaska HOS or federal HOS, and ensure you're logging accordingly.
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Know Alaska's duty-cycle windows. Unlike the federal 11-hour driving limit and 14-hour on-duty window, Alaska's limits differ. Understand whether your operation falls under the 15, 20, or 70/80-hour thresholds and plan your shifts to stay within those boundaries.
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Log every shift transition clearly. Incomplete or ambiguous records of duty status are a common root cause of HOS citations. Mark break starts and ends, driving-start times, and off-duty periods with precision. A logbook with gaps or unclear notation can invite a citation even if your actual hours are compliant.
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Pre-trip: review your last 7–8 days of logs. Before dispatching, scan your recent duty history. If you're approaching Alaska's rolling-window limits, plan additional rest before your next load. Running out of hours mid-route compounds the risk.
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If operating across state lines, clarify which standard applies. Some Alaska carriers also operate in the Lower 48. Confirm with your safety team whether a given trip is Alaska-regulated or federal-regulated so you don't accidentally apply the wrong HOS window.