What 395.8F07 means, OOS risk, enforcement trends, and what to do after citation. Backed by 481 all-time citations from 13M+ inspections.
Ranks #943 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 driver signature/certification for each 24 hour period.
Direct answers grounded in TruckCodex inspection data
No. Across our 13 million inspection records, 395.8F07 has never resulted in an out-of-service order—the OOS rate is 0.0%. All 481 citations in our database were non-OOS violations. While the national average OOS rate across all FMCSR codes is 31.4%, this particular violation is consistently issued as a citation only, meaning you keep driving once cited.
395.8F07 relates to hours of service documentation requirements. The violation is cited when a driver's record of duty status fails to meet specific formatting or recording standards. It's typically found during roadside inspections when an officer reviews your logbook or ELD records and identifies a discrepancy in how you've recorded your hours.
First: request a copy of the citation and the specific inspection report showing what triggered the violation. Second: review your logbook or ELD to understand exactly what was wrong—our data shows 395.8F07 often appears alongside 395.8F04 and 395.8F12 in the same inspection, suggesting it clusters with other HOS documentation issues. Third: contact your carrier's safety manager and document any extenuating circumstances. Fourth: correct the error in your next logbook entry to prevent recurrence.
It's relatively minor from an enforcement perspective. Its 0.0% OOS rate is significantly lower than peer violations in the same category—for example, 395.8(a)(1) has a 93.2% OOS rate and 395.8A1-HOSP has 92.9%. Even 395.8(e)(1) runs 26.0% OOS. The fact that 395.8F07 is never placed out of service places it in the lowest-severity tier of hours of service citations.
Our inspection records show 161 citations in the last 12 months, averaging about 13 citations per month nationally. However, the trend is not steady: in the last 90 days we recorded 25 citations, with peaks in July 2025 (26 citations) and September 2025 (26 citations), but a sharp decline in recent months—just 1 citation in April 2026. This suggests enforcement may be easing or inspection priorities have shifted.
Across the last 180 days, Iowa leads with 26 citations, followed by Illinois with 18 citations, and New Mexico with 5 citations. All three states have issued citations with a 0.0% OOS rate, consistent with the national pattern. If you operate in Iowa or Illinois, be especially attentive to logbook formatting and ELD compliance.
Yes, you can file a DataQs (FMCSA Corrective Action Request) challenge to contest the violation. 395.8F07 is a documentation violation, which means the finding is typically based on what appeared in your logbook or ELD at the time of inspection. If the officer misread your records or if you can prove the record was accurate, you have grounds to contest. Submit supporting documents (photos of original logbook page, ELD screenshots with timestamps) and explain why the citation is inaccurate. The dispute process takes 30–60 days.
In the last 90 days, 395.8F07 most frequently co-occurs with 395.8F04 (7 shared inspections) and 395.8F12 (7 shared inspections), indicating clusters of HOS documentation defects. It also appears alongside 392.2RG (operating while ill or fatigued—6 co-occurrences) and 393.9 (inoperable required lamp—4 co-occurrences). This pattern suggests that when inspectors find a logbook deficiency, they often uncover fatigue-related concerns or equipment issues in the same stop.
Where 395.8F07 is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
Other violations commonly found on the same inspection (last 90 days)
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