395.28 — Driver failed to select/deselect or annotate a special driving category or exempt status
FMCSA violation code under Hours of Service. 25 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: N/A.
Violation Description
Driver failed to select/deselect or annotate a special driving category or exempt status
About This Violation Code
Code 395.28 falls under the Hours of Service BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS).
When this violation is cited during a roadside inspection, it contributes to the carrier's Hours of Service BASIC score. Carriers with high BASIC percentiles may be prioritized for FMCSA interventions including warning letters, investigations, or compliance reviews.
Regulatory Reference
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
This violation references 49 CFR 395.28 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Enforcing States
Where 395.28 is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
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Citation Trend (12 months)
Monthly count of 395.28 citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.
Most Active Stations
Inspection stations citing 395.28 most often (last 180 days)
Often Cited Together
Other violations commonly found on the same inspection (last 90 days)
Citation patterns suggest related root causes (e.g., HOS violations paired with logbook errors).
Top Carriers Cited
Ranked by frequency • 25 carriers total
Top Carriers with 395.28 Violations
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | PLACE 2 PLACE LOGISTICS LLC | 2880803 | 1 |
| #2 | INVICTUS TRANSPORT LLC | 2565691 | 1 |
| #3 | GMT LOGISTIC INC | 1912531 | 1 |
| #4 | MOORE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC | 4321426 | 1 |
| #5 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | 1 |
| #6 | 3 KINGZ TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3230121 | 1 |
| #7 | RILEYS ALLSTATE HAULING ENTERPRISES LLC | 2133436 | 1 |
| #8 | SHIBA TRUCKING LLC | 3762963 | 1 |
| #9 | BIGSAM TRANSPORT LLC | 3150361 | 1 |
| #10 | ATA TRANSPORT LLC | 2942915 | 1 |
| #11 | AOC TRUCKING LLC | 1044073 | 1 |
| #12 | KINGS AND QUEENS TRUCKING LLC | 3364953 | 1 |
| #13 | LALA LOGISTICS LLC | 4359517 | 1 |
| #14 | MOA TRUCKING LLC | 4446319 | 1 |
| #15 | MAVERICK TRANSPORTATION LLC | 178538 | 1 |
| #16 | LEGACY TRANSPORTATION INC | 2259590 | 1 |
| #17 | SOUTH TEXAS VALLEY LOGISTICS LLC | 4190765 | 1 |
| #18 | DAVIS TRANSPORTATION INC | 1489854 | 1 |
| #19 | BLACK SEA TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2331239 | 1 |
| #20 | MCKENZIE FARM SERVICES INC | 369975 | 1 |
| #21 | TEXAS PROOF LLC | 4458845 | 1 |
| #22 | ULOPA TRUCKING INC | 1638833 | 1 |
| #23 | BRYANTS TRANSPORT INC | 1474259 | 1 |
| #24 | AC WILL TRUCKING LLC | 3822422 | 1 |
| #25 | ELG TRANSPORT LLC | 3015909 | 1 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 395.28 was cited • 25 total events
Recent Inspections with 395.28
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 87465706 | IA | Level 3 | No |
| Mar 4, 2026 | 87225609 | IA | Level 3 | No |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 87034012 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Feb 9, 2026 | 87006340 | IA | Level 3 | No |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 86980900 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Dec 26, 2025 | 86695801 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Dec 24, 2025 | 86668789 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Dec 10, 2025 | 86593766 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Nov 10, 2025 | 86290847 | IL | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 22, 2025 | 86143730 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 15, 2025 | 86095722 | IL | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 9, 2025 | 86015878 | IL | Level 3 | No |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 85857356 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 85792139 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 85362740 | PA | Level 1 | No |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 84863597 | IA | Level 2 | No |
| May 23, 2025 | 84786241 | IA | Level 3 | No |
| May 6, 2025 | 84615999 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 84442087 | PA | Level 3 | No |
| Mar 13, 2025 | 84138064 | IL | Level 3 | No |
| Mar 12, 2025 | 84170062 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Dec 3, 2024 | 83310658 | IA | Level 2 | No |
| Nov 14, 2024 | 83157473 | NE | Level 2 | Yes |
| Dec 19, 2023 | 80424048 | AL | Level 3 | No |
| Dec 12, 2023 | 80417934 | TX | Level 2 | No |