WebHours driven within 7- or 8-day periods, Required time off. The regulations permit a driver to be on duty for 14 hours, 11 of which can be driving. The other three hours can be used for pre- and post- trip inspections, loading and unloading, completing paperwork, etc. The other 10 hours a driver must be off duty with no work permitted.
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WebFeb 13, 2019 · "The premise is a truck driver is on duty 24 hours a day when he's on the road, and I think that's a faulty premise. Under the DOT regulations, a driver cannot be on duty 24 hours a day
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WebExpands the driving window during adverse driving conditions by up to an additional 2 hours. 30-Minute Break Requirement Requires break of at least 30 consecutive minutes after 8 cumulative hours of driving time (instead of on-duty time) and allows an on-duty/not driving period to qualify as the required break. Sleeper Berth Provision
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WebOnce you've reached the 14-hour limit, you need to take a 10-hour rest, regardless if you've logged 11 hours of driving or not. The 60/70 Hour Duty Limit. Lastly, there's the "60/70 Hour Duty Limit", which regulates how many hours a CDL driver can drive in a week.
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WebNov 29, 2022 · The 14-hour limit, as defined by the HOS regulations, is an on-duty rule stating that commercial truck drivers cannot exceed 14 hours of work per day and cannot drive for more than 11 hours. However, the on-duty regulation says that only eight of the 11 hours can be driven consecutively.
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WebOct 1, 2020 · Here we will break down the federal Hours of Service requirements, and changes from the previous rule, as they apply to property-carrying drivers. These are often, though not always, identical to state law. There are three maximum duty limits: the 14-hour limit, the 11-hour driving limit, and the 60-hour/7-day and 70-hour/8-day duty limits.
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WebRule 1: Once the duty period starts it runs for 14 consecutive hours after which the driver may not operate a commercial vehicle again until having another 10 or more consecutive hours off duty. Nothing stops the running of the 14 hour clock.
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WebRule 1: Once the duty period starts it runs for 14 consecutive hours after which the driver may not operate a commercial vehicle again until having another 10 or more consecutive hours off duty. Nothing stops the running of the 14 hour clock.
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WebMost commercial truck drivers will only be able to be on-duty for 14 hours, with a limit of 11 hours driving time within that 14. The hours-of-service also require the remaining 10 hours to be "off-duty time", in which drivers are not doing any work-related activities.
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WebJul 15, 2022 · In most cases, truck drivers can drive up to 11 hours a day. Such driving must take place within 14 hours of a break of 10 hours or more. The 14-hour driving window begins when the driving shift begins. In most cases, it will end after 14 hours, regardless of whether or not there is a break in that time to sleep or eat.
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WebDrivers may reduce their off-duty providing: • 2 hours not part of the 8 consecutive off-duty hours; • time is added to the 8 consecutive off-duty hours taken the next day; • the logbook clearly indicates 'Day 1' or 'Day 2' • in the 2 days - maximum 26 hours of driving and a minimum of 20 hours off duty . Further information can
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WebSep 25, 2020 · 10-hour limit: Drivers with passengers cannot drive for longer than 10 consecutive hours. 15-hour limit: Drivers with passengers cannot be on duty for longer than 15 consecutive hours. 60/70-hour limit: Drivers cannot drive more than 60 hours in any 7-day period. Drivers cannot drive more than 70 hours in any 8-day period.
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WebDrivers may reduce their off-duty providing: • 2 hours not part of the 8 consecutive off-duty hours; • time is added to the 8 consecutive off-duty hours taken the next day; • the logbook clearly indicates 'Day 1' or 'Day 2' • in the 2 days - maximum 26 hours of driving and a minimum of 20 hours off duty . Further information can
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WebJul 1, 2022 · Drivers can't possess alcohol in the cab, and any driver who appears to have consumed alcohol in the past four hours must be placed off duty for 24 hours. It's not just driving either. Activities that require complete sobriety include: • Being in a commercial vehicle (except while resting) • Waiting at a terminal or facility
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WebFeb 13, 2019 · "The premise is a truck driver is on duty 24 hours a day when he's on the road, and I think that's a faulty premise. Under the DOT regulations, a driver cannot be on duty 24 hours a day
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WebJul 23, 2020 · The Agency: (1) expands the short-haul exception to 150 air-miles and allows a 14-hour work shift to take place as part of the exception; (2) expands the driving window during adverse driving conditions by up to an additional 2 hours; (3) requires a 30-minute break after 8 hours of driving time (instead of on-duty time) and allows an on-duty/not …
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WebSep 25, 2020 · 10-hour limit: Drivers with passengers cannot drive for longer than 10 consecutive hours. 15-hour limit: Drivers with passengers cannot be on duty for longer than 15 consecutive hours. 60/70-hour limit: Drivers cannot drive more than 60 hours in any 7-day period. Drivers cannot drive more than 70 hours in any 8-day period.
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WebCan bus drivers "restart" their accumulated on-duty time under the 60/70-hour rule? If you still have a question that needs to be answered, call us at 1-877-564-2333 or use the contact form. A J. J. Keller representative will respond in a timely manner. J. …
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WebSep 3, 2022 · Once you have driven for eight hours, you must take a 30-minute break. You do not have to go off duty at this time, but you must stop driving until at least 30 minutes have elapsed. 6. Split sleeper berth rule. The split sleeper berth rule can sound pretty complicated and confusing, but it serves a critical purpose.
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WebJul 23, 2020 · The Agency: (1) expands the short-haul exception to 150 air-miles and allows a 14-hour work shift to take place as part of the exception; (2) expands the driving window during adverse driving conditions by up to an additional 2 hours; (3) requires a 30-minute break after 8 hours of driving time (instead of on-duty time) and allows an on-duty/not …
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