x3allamerican Out-of-Service Violation Response
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means the vehicle or driver cannot continue operating until the issue is corrected. Specific rules apply per § 396.9(c).
Driver OOS triggers
- HOS violation: 14-hour limit exceeded, 11-hour limit exceeded, no 10-hour rest
- License issues: suspended, expired, wrong class
- Medical: expired certificate
- Substance abuse: failed test, refusal
- Driving without ELD when required
Vehicle OOS triggers
- Brake adjustment: out of tolerance
- Steering: dangerous play or wear
- Tires: ply separation, broken cords, tread depth below limit
- Lighting: critical lights out
- Coupling devices: missing/damaged
- Hazmat-related: missing placards, leaks, etc.
What happens when OOS
- Inspector writes OOS violation
- Driver/vehicle stops operating
- Driver receives OOS sticker (driver-OOS) or vehicle OOS sticker (vehicle-OOS)
- Driver waits for correction (8 hours min for HOS-OOS; equipment-OOS requires repair confirmation)
Carrier obligations
- Communicate with driver immediately
- Coordinate repair/correction
- Document the OOS event in carrier records
- Driver's DQF and inspection records updated
- Carrier reviews root cause + corrective action
How OOS affects CSA
- All OOS violations heavily weighted in BASICs (typically 2-3× regular violation weight)
- OOS rate is tracked separately and visible in SAFER
- Pattern of OOS violations may trigger Compliance Review
DataQ for OOS
OOS violations can be challenged if:
- Officer error documented (e.g., brake test result was within tolerance)
- Driver wasn't actually driving the vehicle
- Vehicle was already in repair status when inspected
Compass response workflow
- Driver OOS alert via Compass HOS module immediately when ELD detects
- Vehicle OOS triggers maintenance workflow
- Compass Inspections module logs the OOS event + CSA impact
- DataQ assessment if grounds exist for challenge
CFR citations
- 49 CFR § 396.9(c)
- 49 CFR § 396.11
How Compass surfaces this
Searchable in Compass Ask. Runs against carrier fleet data when invoked from the relevant tracker. Read-only; no actions without explicit user approval.
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