Direct answers on 395.8F06 citations, out-of-service risk, and your next steps. Backed by 13M+ roadside inspection records.
Ranks #1,265 of 3,146 FMCSR codes by citation frequency • OOS rate of 0.0% is below the FMCSR-wide average of 33.3%.
Driver failed to record name of carrier for each 24 hour period.
Direct answers grounded in TruckCodex inspection data
No. Across our 13 million inspection records, 395.8F06 has never resulted in an out-of-service placement—a 0.0% OOS rate across all 170 all-time citations. This code is not OOS-eligible under the FMCSR. Your truck stays on the road, but the citation still counts against your record and triggers CSA severity points.
First, review your record of duty status (RODS) and ELD entries for accuracy immediately. Our inspection data shows 395.8F06 frequently appears alongside false RODS entries (395.8E, 11 co-occurring cases in the last 90 days) and missing shipping document numbers (9 co-occurrences). Check that all your duty status entries, vehicle inspections, and supporting documents are complete and match. If your carrier uses an ELD, confirm it's properly synchronized and that you've manually certified each day's log.
395.8F06 is relatively mild on the OOS scale. The national average OOS rate across all FMCSR codes is 31.4%, but 395.8F06 sits at 0.0%—meaning inspectors almost never pull trucks out of service for this violation. However, it ranks #1260 of 3,036 codes by citation volume (170 all-time), so while not the most enforced, it's still a documented violation that will appear on your CSA record.
In the last 180 days, our records show 395.8F06 is enforced heavily in Iowa (55 citations), Texas (25 citations), and Illinois (2 citations). If you operate in Iowa or Texas, the odds of this violation are noticeably higher. None of these citations resulted in an out-of-service determination.
Yes, DataQs allows you to challenge roadside inspection records. For 395.8F06, focus on whether the inspector correctly identified the violation—this is a documentation-based citation tied to your record of duty status entries, not vehicle equipment. If your RODS was actually compliant, complete, or the inspector misread your log, submit a Request for Data Review (RDR) with supporting evidence (ELD records, logbook pages, timestamps) to challenge the finding.
When 395.8F06 is cited, inspectors frequently find related hours-of-service problems in the same stop. Our data shows the top co-occurring violations are false RODS entries (395.8E, 11 instances last 90 days), missing shipping document numbers (395.24C2III, 9 instances), failure to keep RODS (395.8A-ELD, 8 instances), and inoperable lights (393.9, 7 instances). If you're cited for 395.8F06, double-check your entire logbook and vehicle condition.
Citation volume for 395.8F06 has been steady over the last 12 months (135 total citations). The monthly trend shows some fluctuation—September 2025 saw a spike to 19 citations, while April 2025 had just 3. Currently (last 90 days), we're tracking 34 citations, suggesting a moderate, consistent enforcement pace rather than a new crackdown.
Where 395.8F06 is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
Other violations commonly found on the same inspection (last 90 days)
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