Top 10 Driver Violations – 2013
A roadside inspection is an examination of individual commercial motor vehicles and drivers by a Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) inspector to determine compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) and/or Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMRs). Serious violations result in the issuance of driver or vehicle out of service (OOS) orders. These violations must be corrected before the affected driver or vehicle can return to service. Here are the top 10 most-cited driver violations for fiscal year 2013.
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Violation Code
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Violation Description
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# of Violations
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1. 395.8
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Log violation (general/form and manner) – Make sure all log events are recorded properly.
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149,802
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2. 395.8F1
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Drivers record of duty status not current – Your duty status must remain current at all times.
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97,929
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3. 392.2SLLS2
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Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit – You must not drive any faster than the posted speed limit.
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63,041
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4. 392.16
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Failing to use set belt while operating CMV – You may not drive your CMV unless your seat belt is fastened.
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54,973
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5. 391.41A-F
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Driver not in possession of medical certificate – You may not operate a CMV unless you are medically certified to do so; you must carry a medical certificate on your person at all times.
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50,540
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6. 395.3A2
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Requiring or permitting driver to drive after 14 hours on duty – You may drive only during a period of 14 consecutive hours after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty.
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48,411
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7. 391.41A
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Driver not in possession of medical certificate – You must keep a valid medical certificate available at all times.
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45,078
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8. 392.2C
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Failure to obey traffic control device – Make sure you obey all traffic signs, traffic lights and other traffic control devices on the road at all times.
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41,761
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9. 395.8E
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False report of drivers record of duty status (RODS) – You must not inaccurately report your RODS.
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34,653
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10. 395.8A
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No driver record of duty status – You must record your RODS for each 24-hour period.
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28,299
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Posted Friday, September 26 2014 1:27 PM
Tags : trucking, insurance, violations, compliance
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