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Violation 395.8(a)(1) · TX

Report #2024TX0098 · June 1, 2026

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Violation does not meet all regulatory elements

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82/100

Formal Rebuttal Letter

June 1, 2026

Via FMCSA DataQs System

Re: Request for Data Review
Violation Code: 395.8(a)(1)
Inspection Report #: 2024TX0098
State of Inspection: TX

To Whom It May Concern:

Smith Trucking LLC (USDOT #3456789) respectfully submits this
Request for Data Review to challenge violation code 395.8(a)(1)
cited on the above-referenced roadside inspection report.

I. REGULATORY STANDARD
49 CFR 395.8(a)(1) requires a driver to record their duty status
unless they qualify for the short-haul exception under
49 CFR 395.1(e)(1).

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