395.8(a)(1) — Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service

FMCSA violation code under Hours of Service. 39,561 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: N/A.

Severity Weight
N/A
OOS Eligible
No
BASIC Category
Hours of Service
Total Events
39,561
Code
395.8(a)(1)
Code System
FMCSR
BASIC Category
OOS Eligible
No
Severity Weight
N/A
Violation Group
Total Events
39,561
Carriers Cited
29,276

Violation Description

Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service

About This Violation Code

Code 395.8(a)(1) 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 395.8 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

Events (all time)
39,561
OOS Events
36,861
OOS Rate
93.2%
Top State (180d)

Top Carriers Cited

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Top Carriers with 395.8(a)(1) Violations

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Recent Inspections

Latest inspections where 395.8(a)(1) was cited • 39,561 total events • Page 1 of 1583

Recent Inspections with 395.8(a)(1)

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Recent Inspections with 395.8(a)(1)
DateReport #StateLevelOOS
Oct 15, 202482908106ORLevel 2Yes
Oct 15, 202482909675ALLevel 3Yes
Oct 15, 202482910544OKLevel 2Yes
Oct 15, 202482911074NELevel 3Yes
Oct 15, 202482911217NVLevel 3Yes
Oct 15, 202482909634ALLevel 1Yes
Oct 15, 202482914355CALevel 1Yes
Oct 15, 202482906322UTLevel 1Yes
Oct 15, 202482914369CALevel 2No
Oct 15, 202482906346USLevel 1Yes
Oct 15, 202482908640MDLevel 1Yes
Oct 15, 202482908119INLevel 2Yes
Oct 14, 202482908322MALevel 3Yes
Oct 14, 202482913322CALevel 2Yes
Oct 14, 202482911838TXLevel 2Yes
Oct 14, 202482913195CALevel 2Yes
Oct 14, 202482913563CALevel 2Yes
Oct 14, 202482913488CALevel 2Yes
Oct 14, 202482910044MSLevel 2Yes
Oct 14, 202482910110MSLevel 2Yes
Oct 14, 202482906506DELevel 2Yes
Oct 14, 202482910860KSLevel 2No
Oct 14, 202482910886KSLevel 3Yes
Oct 14, 202482911215NVLevel 3Yes
Oct 14, 202482899570OKLevel 3Yes

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspections and Violations
Unknown freshness
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 CFR)
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