395.8(a) — Failing to keep RODS
FMCSA violation code under Hours of Service. 17,946 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 7. Out-of-service eligible.
Violation Description
Failing to maintain a record of duty status (RODS) or logbook as required.
About This Violation Code
Code 395.8(a) falls under the Hours of Service BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS). It carries a severity weight of 7 (scale 1-10, higher = more severe). This violation is Out-of-Service eligible, meaning the driver or vehicle may be placed out of service at roadside when cited.
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 395.8 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Carriers Cited
Ranked by frequency • 9,136 carriers total • Page 1 of 366
Top Carriers with 395.8(a) Violations
Showing 25 of 9,136
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | SPG TRANSPORTATION INC | 2881143 | 44 |
| #2 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | 34 |
| #3 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | 34 |
| #4 | TRANSPORT INDIANA LLC | 3057791 | 33 |
| #5 | DEALERS CHOICE TRUCKAWAY SYSTEM INC | 255166 | 24 |
| #6 | ATLAS VAN LINES INC | 125550 | 22 |
| #7 | EVANS DELIVERY COMPANY INC | 38111 | 21 |
| #8 | UNITED VAN LINES LLC | 77949 | 20 |
| #9 | RAI EXPRESS LINES LTD | 970090 | 17 |
| #10 | TRYTIME TRANSPORT LLC | 1994664 | 16 |
| #11 | NOOR TRANS INC | 2814323 | 16 |
| #12 | KOOPAS TRUCKING CORP | 4063740 | 16 |
| #13 | JKC TRUCKING INC | 284600 | 16 |
| #14 | PRO TEC INC | 2596782 | 14 |
| #15 | REICHERT TRANSPORT LLC | 3358856 | 14 |
| #16 | GURDASPUR TRANSPORT INC | 3040831 | 14 |
| #17 | GUATY'S EXPRESS CORP | 3462147 | 14 |
| #18 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | 14 |
| #19 | GOLDCOAST CARRIERS INC | 3014047 | 13 |
| #20 | VISION AUTO TRANSPORT INC | 2257988 | 13 |
| #21 | NEW DESTINY MOVING SERVICES LLC | 3051646 | 13 |
| #22 | MAGNUM LTD | 184416 | 13 |
| #23 | MAYFLOWER TRANSIT LLC | 125563 | 12 |
| #24 | J PARKER FARMS LLC | 1465890 | 12 |
| #25 | MERCER TRANSPORTATION CO INC | 154712 | 12 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 395.8(a) was cited • 17,946 total events • Page 1 of 718
Recent Inspections with 395.8(a)
Showing 25 of 17,946
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82910226 | NC | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82910388 | NC | Level 3 | Yes |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82910274 | NC | Level 1 | Yes |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82908257 | IN | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82908125 | MO | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82914007 | CA | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82898306 | WA | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82898341 | SD | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82898462 | SD | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82910247 | NC | Level 1 | Yes |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82898078 | MO | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 13, 2024 | 82905409 | ND | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 13, 2024 | 82899353 | NC | Level 3 | Yes |
| Oct 12, 2024 | 82892882 | MO | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 12, 2024 | 82904584 | AR | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82896599 | UT | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82886033 | SC | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82894950 | CO | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82885457 | MT | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82887427 | NC | Level 3 | Yes |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82894825 | CO | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82885367 | SC | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82894583 | TN | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82906184 | WV | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82907197 | VA | Level 1 | No |