Addressing logbook violations while on the road can be frustrating. You’ve got tickets, but you’re on the road. What can you do? Contact Bigger & Harman by phone or email.
Send us a photo of your ticket and a synopsis of the stop or roadside inspection at the Truckee Weigh Station on the Donner Pass on I-80 to begin the process. We won’t need to appear in court.
We can resolve your traffic tickets while you deliver the loads and bring home the bacon.
We’re able to resolve tickets for the following alleged violations:
- Speeding
- Non-emergency stops
- Lane violation
- An unsafe lane change
- Hours of Service violation
- Overweight vehicles
- Logbook violations
- Passing scales
- Talking or texting on a hand-held device while driving a CMV
- Following too close, and more
Whenever a commercial driver is ticketed for what the DOT FMCSA considers a “major or serious offense,”the driver must dispute the charge in court or risk a driver disqualification when there has been one paid fine or conviction for a serious offense within the previous three years.
However, although a railroad crossing violation is a serious offense, there is no second chance. The driver must consider disputing the violation in court or face a minimum 60 day interstate commercial driver disqualification.
Addressing Logbook Violations
Addressing logbook violations can feel overwhelming when a driver has deliveries to make and no time to attend arraignments and trial keep their driving record and Pre-employment Screening Program (PSP) record clean.
We understand that pressure. We work with CDL clients every day, and we know how fast these issues can affect your job.
Why Logbook Accuracy Matters in Truckee
Commercial drivers handle more rules than most motorists.
Many of these rules are enforced by the CHP at the Donner Pass weigh station on I-80 near Truckee, Nevada County, CA. One missed entry can trigger a CA Vehicle Code (VC) Section 34506.3, Safety Regulations, accusation, many of which are misdemeanor offenses.
“A misdemeanor is a type of offensepunishable under criminal law. A misdemeanor is typically a crime punishable by less than 12 months in jail.”—Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute (LII) WEX Definitions: Misdemeanor.
Your record and job depend on accuracy. Even honest mistakes can look intentional on an inspection report. That is why many commercial drivers depend on Bigger & Harman to resolve their tickets in Truckee Courthouse while they continue to deliver the cargo and support their families.
Common Causes of Logbook Violations
Most logbook violations start with simple errors. Nothing dramatic. Nothing intentional. Just the reality of a long workday.
Typical issues include:
- Incorrect Form & Manner entries
- Wrong mileage or location details
- Miscounted driving hours
- Missing off-duty or sleeper hours
- Cargo listed incorrectly
- ELD mode left unchanged after parking
We see many cases where personal conveyance becomes the problem. You finish your hours, stop for the night, and drive to grab dinner without changing the ELD setting. An inspector may treat it as an Hours-of-Service issue. One quick trip can create a major misunderstanding.
Before it becomes an issue, call fleet HQ, and fix it. But make a note in your ELD as soon as you realize your mistake.
How We Help CDL Drivers With Logbook Cases
We defend commercial drivers across California.
Although our main office is in Bakersfield, we appear in Truckee Courthouse in Nevada County regularly to help commercial drivers resolve traffic tickets.
Our focus is ticket defense. When we go to court, it’s to fight a ticket. We understand roadside inspection violations. We analyze ELD data. We review inspection notes. We know how small entries turn into big problems.
When addressing logbook violations, our first priority is always the same. We want to avoid the point on your record. If negotiating fails, we do what we can to beat the ticket and keep your record clean. We want you to stay on the road.
A Closer Look at Addressing Logbook Violations
Addressing logbook violations cannot be completed by adjusting entries—once you have a ticket, that time has passed. It requires strategy. Evidence. Timing. And someone who understands CDL cases.
We examine every detail we think will help you. We can look at your hours. We can check time zones. We compare trip records. Our attorneys treat each case as unique. We develop a personalized defense based on the facts.
Drivers often tell us they tried fixing things themselves. That usually makes the situation worse. A traffic attorney familiar with CDL cases can help you avoid penalties that follow you on your PSP and cause long-term problems with your carrier and the FMCSA.
Contact Bigger & Harman About Addressing a Logbook Violation in Truckee, CA
If you receive a logbook citation near Truckee, at the Donner Pass weigh station or anywhere in Nevada County, we can help.
A commercial traffic attorney can review your ticket, build a defense, and protect your CDL while you remain on the road. We stay accessible through email, our secure contact form, and phone consultations so you can reach us from any route.
If you need help addressing a logbook violation while on the road, call Bigger & Harman (661) 349-9300 today—Marque 859-1177 para Español.
Our CA traffic attorneys can review your case, build a defense, and work to reduce or dismiss your ticket while you’re on the road.
Consult Bigger & Harman electronically with our convenient or by emailing us at attorney@biggerharmanlaw.com.
Download our e-book, Protecting Your Commercial Driver License.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Section
Q: Why hire a traffic ticket attorney for addressing logbook violations?
A: An attorney knows and understands CDL rules and can challenge errors that may lead to serious penalties.
Q: How can a lawyer help with roadside inspection traffic tickets?
A: A traffic ticket attorney can review the report, check for mistakes and inconsistencies, and request dismissal, a no-point or alternate conviction when possible.
Q: Can a traffic attorney help protect my CDL job?
A: Requesting a reduced or alternate violation or outright dismissal can help prevent consequences that affect employment. A driver disqualification for a serious offense could jeopardize your career. Fleet managers will often terminate a driver rather than hold a driver position open for the 60 days or more. And with the conviction filed in your PSP, it might be difficult to get hired on with another fleet because the FMCSA mandates carriers consult it during the hiring process.
References:
The Cornell Law School LII WEX Definitions: Misdemeanor.
The DOT FMCSA 49 CFR Part 383.51, Paragraph 6.2.5, Disqualification of Drivers.
The DOT FMCSA 49 CFR Part 395, Paragraph 6.4.6, Common Violations.
CA VC Section 34506.3, Safety Regulations.
The DMV Portal CA Commercial Driver Handbook.