{"id":36205,"date":"2023-01-01T01:01:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-01T01:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/truckers.wiki\/?p=36205"},"modified":"2023-07-31T00:58:01","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T00:58:01","slug":"common-cmv-violations-how-to-avoid-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/truckers.wiki\/en\/common-cmv-violations-how-to-avoid-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Common CMV Violations &#038; How to Avoid Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"36205\" class=\"elementor elementor-36205\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-53b8019a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"53b8019a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column 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Keep on trucking, but do so responsibly. In this article, we&#8217;ll explore some of the most common CMV violations &amp; how to avoid them.<br \/><em>Learn more about commercial motor vehicles CMVs <a href=\"https:\/\/truckers.wiki\/commercial-motor-vehicle-cmv\/\">here.<\/a><\/em><\/p><h3>1. Hours-of-Service Violations<\/h3><p>Hours-of-service (HOS) regulations are designed to ensure that drivers have sufficient rest between shifts, helping to prevent accidents caused by driver fatigue. Truck drivers who exceed their HOS limit can face severe penalties. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), HOS violations are among the most common in the industry.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/truckers.wiki\/hours-of-service\/\">Learn more about HOS here.<\/a><\/p><h3>2. Logbook Violations<\/h3><p>Closely related to HOS violations, logbook violations occur when drivers fail to keep accurate records of their driving hours. These records are crucial in verifying compliance with HOS regulations and are subject to inspection by enforcement officers. Falsifying a logbook is considered a serious offense and can result in substantial fines and potential disqualification.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/truckers.wiki\/logbook\/\">Learn more about Logbook here.<\/a><\/p><h3>3. Speeding Violations<\/h3><p>Speeding is a common violation across all types of drivers, and the trucking industry is no exception. Commercial trucks, given their size and weight, can pose significant risks when operated above the speed limit. Consequently, speeding violations are taken very seriously.<\/p><h3>4. Equipment Violations<\/h3><p>All commercial trucks are required to meet a variety of safety standards regarding their equipment. This includes everything from brake systems to lighting and reflectors. Equipment violations can result from failing to maintain these components properly or failing to correct issues identified during routine inspections.<\/p><h3>5. Overweight Violations<\/h3><p>Each state has regulations on the maximum allowable weight for commercial trucks, both for specific axle limits and gross vehicle weight. Overweight trucks pose a danger to road safety and infrastructure, and violations can lead to hefty fines.<\/p><h3>6. Violations Involving Hazardous Materials<\/h3><p>Truck drivers transporting hazardous materials (HAZMAT) must adhere to additional regulations to ensure safety. This includes proper documentation, packaging, and handling of hazardous materials. Failure to comply with these rules can lead to severe penalties.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmcsa.dot.gov\/regulations\/hazardous-materials\/how-top-30-oos-hazmat-violations-and-crash-ratings-calculated-hmsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check out 30% OOS FMCSA article here.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7cbaea elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f7cbaea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.13.2 - 11-05-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Listen to The Article Here<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16506f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-mdp-audier-elementor\" data-id=\"16506f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"mdp-audier-elementor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<!-- Start Audier for Elementor WordPress Plugin -->\n                    <div \n                        class=\"mdp-audier-elementor-box mdp-audier-elementor-not-playlist\"\n                        data-controls=\"[&quot;playpause&quot;,&quot;current&quot;,&quot;progress&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;,&quot;volume&quot;]\"\n                        data-player-bool-settings=\"{&quot;loop&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;pauseOtherPlayers&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;enableKeyboard&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;hideVolumeOnTouchDevices&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\"\n                        data-player-settings=\"{&quot;audioVolume&quot;:&quot;horizontal&quot;,&quot;startVolume&quot;:0.8}\"\n                        data-source=\"self-hosted\"\n                    ><div class=\"mdp-audier-elementor-audio-wrapper\">\n                        <audio id=\"mdp-audier-elementor-player-16506f0\" width=\"100%\" >\n                            <source src=\"https:\/\/truckers.wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Common-CMV-Violations-How-to-Avoid-Them-truckers-wiki-audio-article.mp3\" type=\"audio\/mp3\">\n                        <\/audio>\n                    <\/div><\/div>\n                   <!-- End Audier for Elementor WordPress Plugin -->\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tmnf_excerpt\"><p>Table of Contents What are the Common CMV Violations &amp; How to Avoid Them Remember, safety and compliance are not just about avoiding fines &#8211; they&#8217;re also about protecting the lives of truck drivers and the general public. 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