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 1583 of 1583

Recent Inspections with 395.8(a)(1)

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Data sources & freshness

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