Direct answers about 395.8F09 enforcement, out-of-service risk, and what to do after citation. Data from 13M+ inspections.
Ranks #1,137 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 main office address for each 24 hour period.
Direct answers grounded in TruckCodex inspection data
No. Across our 13 million inspection records, 395.8F09 has never resulted in an out-of-service placement—the OOS rate is 0.0%. All 255 all-time citations for this code were non-OOS findings. You will not be placed out of service on the roadside, though you are still required to address the underlying violation within the compliance timeframe set by your DOT officer.
395.8F09 is less severe than many peer violations in the HOS category. While the all-FMCSR average OOS rate is 31.4%, this code sits at 0.0%. For comparison, similar HOS violations like 395.8A1-HOSP carry a 92.9% OOS rate and 395.8(a)(1) has a 93.2% OOS rate. This code is treated as a documentation or record-keeping issue rather than a safety-critical violation that warrants immediate removal from service.
First, request a copy of the citation and inspection report. Our data shows 395.8F09 frequently co-occurs with 395.8F01 (driver's record not current, 11 shared inspections in the last 90 days), so review your current logbook or ELD immediately. Check that your duty status records are complete and properly documented for the inspection period. Contact your dispatcher and safety manager to flag the citation. If you believe the finding is incorrect, you have rights under the DataQs (FMCSA Safety Management System) challenge process—document your records and timeline.
Our records show 165 citations for 395.8F09 over the last 12 months, with volume fluctuating month to month. May 2025 saw the highest count at 23 citations, while April 2025 was lowest at 4 citations. Recent months (Feb–Mar 2026) averaged around 12–13 citations per month. Overall, this code ranks #1144 out of 3,036 FMCSR codes by citation volume—relatively uncommon relative to the full violations landscape.
Texas leads by a significant margin with 49 citations over the last 180 days, followed by Iowa at 31 citations and Illinois at 2 citations. Texas accounts for the vast majority of enforcement activity for this violation in our database. If you operate in Texas, familiarize yourself with state-specific HOS documentation practices and ensure your logbook or ELD compliance is tight.
Citations have remained fairly steady over the past 12 months, averaging around 14 per month. There is no clear upward or downward trend—the last quarter of 2025 (Sep–Dec) saw elevated activity with 60 citations combined, but early 2026 has settled back to 8–17 citations monthly. This suggests enforcement is consistent rather than increasing, so compliance urgency should not change based on trend alone.
Most commonly, 395.8F01 (driver's record of duty status not current) appears in 11 shared inspections over the last 90 days. Equipment issues also frequently co-occur: 393.9 (inoperable required lamp, 6 shared) and 393.78 (defective windshield, 6 shared). This pattern suggests inspectors often cite 395.8F09 during routine roadside checks where they discover both HOS documentation gaps and vehicle defects. Addressing both records and vehicle maintenance together reduces re-citation risk.
Yes. The FMCSA DataQs process allows drivers and carriers to formally challenge inspection findings they believe are inaccurate or unjust. For a records-based violation like 395.8F09, you can submit documentation showing your logbook or ELD was complete and accurate at the time of inspection. Gather timestamps, GPS data, and duty status records to support your case. Success depends on evidence quality, so act quickly—the challenge window is typically 90 days from the inspection date.
Where 395.8F09 is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
Other violations commonly found on the same inspection (last 90 days)
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