Reminder of the Changes to the Hours of Service Rules
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released a brand new Interstate Truck Driver’s Guide to Hours of Service. While the changes are extensive, we comprised a handy list of key highlights to keep in mind.
Property-Carrying CMV Drivers |
| 11-Hour Driving Limit May drive a maximum of 11 hours after 10 consecutive hours off duty. |
| 14-Hour Limit May not drive beyond the 14th consecutive hour after coming on duty, following 10 consecutive hours off duty. Off-duty time does not extend the 14-hour period. |
| 60/70-Hour On-Duty Limit May not drive after 60/70 hours on duty in 7/8 consecutive days. A driver may restart a 7/8 consecutive day period after taking 34 or more consecutive hours off duty. |
| Sleeper Berth Provision Drivers using the sleeper berth provision must take at least 8 consecutive hours in the sleeper berth, plus a separate 2 consecutive hours either in the sleeper berth, off duty, or any combination of the two. |
