Driving drowsy can lead to incidents, errors, crashes, and death. Hours of Service (HOS) regulations limit the number of daily and weekly hours you can drive, so you can get enough sleep and remain alert. This includes the minimum amount of time you must rest between shifts.
- 11 - Hour Driving Limit
- May drive a maximum of 11 hours after 10 consecutive hours off-duty.
- 14 - Hour Driving Window
- 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 Limit
- May not drive after 60/70 hours on-duty in 7/8 consecutive days.
- May restart a 7/8 consecutive day period after taking 34 or more consecutive hours off-duty.
To comply with HOS regulations, you are required to keep an accurate, up-to-date log of all working and resting hours and to follow the HOS rules.
Failure to comply with hours-of-service regulations can result in citations, penalties, or loss of your CDL.