398.6 — Violation of Hours of Service regulations for Transportation of Migrant Workers
FMCSA violation code under Hours-of-Service Compliance. 10 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: N/A.
Violation Description
Violation of Hours of Service regulations for Transportation of Migrant Workers
About This Violation Code
Code 398.6 falls under the Hours-of-Service Compliance 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 Compliance 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 398.6 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Citation Trend (12 months)
Monthly count of 398.6 citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.
Top Carriers Cited
Ranked by frequency • 9 carriers total
Top Carriers with 398.6 Violations
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | OM SHIVA TRUCKING INC | 4096475 | 2 |
| #2 | IRMA Y MORALES | 2513528 | 1 |
| #3 | MALWA TRUCK INC | 3997435 | 1 |
| #4 | PACIFIC CREST EXCAVATING LLC | 1817440 | 1 |
| #5 | DS LINE LLC | 2586061 | 1 |
| #6 | CALIFORNIA LOGISTICS LLC | 2916668 | 1 |
| #7 | AULAKH BROTHERS TRANSPORT INC | 3885681 | 1 |
| #8 | YG TRANSPORTATION INC | 3566067 | 1 |
| #9 | CHANDI TRUCKING INC | 3006995 | 1 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 398.6 was cited • 10 total events
Recent Inspections with 398.6
Showing 9 of 10
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2025 | 85431760 | IL | Level 3 | Yes |
| Apr 12, 2025 | 84406346 | IL | Level 3 | No |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 82954192 | IL | Level 3 | Yes |
| Sep 15, 2024 | 82717440 | IL | Level 3 | Yes |
| Dec 26, 2023 | 80467260 | WV | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 20, 2023 | 79707066 | IL | Level 2 | No |
| Jun 20, 2023 | 78947065 | IL | Level 3 | Yes |
| Jun 18, 2023 | 78935909 | MO | Level 3 | No |
| May 15, 2023 | 78632879 | OR | Level 2 | No |