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Your complete guide to Hours of Service regulations. Learn the rules, understand exemptions, and test your knowledge with interactive quizzes.

Learn the Rules

Core HOS Regulations

Understanding these fundamental rules is essential for every commercial driver. Master them to stay compliant and safe on the road.

11-Hour Driving Limit
May drive a maximum of 11 hours after 10 consecutive hours off duty.

This is the core driving limit. Once you've driven 11 hours, you must take a 10-hour break before driving again.

14-Hour Duty Window
May not drive beyond the 14th consecutive hour after coming on duty.

Your "driving window" starts when you begin any work activity. After 14 hours, no driving is allowed even if you haven't used all 11 driving hours.

30-Minute Break
Must take a 30-minute break after 8 cumulative hours of driving.

The break can be satisfied with any non-driving period of 30 consecutive minutes (on-duty not driving, off-duty, or sleeper berth).

60/70-Hour Limit
May not drive after 60/70 hours on duty in 7/8 consecutive days.

Carriers operating every day use the 70-hour/8-day limit. Others use 60-hour/7-day. A 34-hour restart can reset these limits.

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Know Your Options

HOS Exemptions & Exceptions

Understanding exemptions can help you maximize efficiency while staying compliant. Know when and how to apply them properly.

In-Depth Guides

HOS Articles & Guides

Detailed articles covering specific HOS topics to help you stay compliant.

Regulations
8 min read
Sleeper Berth Rules Explained
Master the split sleeper berth provision and learn how to maximize your driving time legally.
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Guidelines
6 min read
Personal Conveyance Guidelines
Understand when and how you can use personal conveyance without affecting your HOS.
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Compliance
10 min read
Common HOS Violations & How to Avoid Them
Learn about the most frequent HOS violations and strategies to stay compliant.
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Regulations
7 min read
Understanding the 34-Hour Restart
Everything you need to know about resetting your weekly driving hours.
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Specialized
9 min read
HOS Rules for Passenger-Carrying Drivers
Special rules and limits that apply to bus and passenger vehicle operators.
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Guidelines
5 min read
Yard Moves and On-Duty Time
How yard moves affect your HOS and when they count as driving time.
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Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about HOS regulations and compliance.

Test Your Knowledge

HOS Rules Quiz

Challenge yourself and see how well you understand the Hours of Service regulations.

Ready to Test Your HOS Knowledge?

This quiz contains 8 questions about Hours of Service regulations. See how well you understand the rules!

Average completion time: 5 minutes

Additional Resources

Continue Learning

Explore more resources to deepen your understanding of HOS regulations.

FMCSA HOS Summary

Complete summary of Hours of Service regulations from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

ELD Compliance Guide

Everything you need to know about Electronic Logging Device requirements and compliance.

Driver Training Resources

Training materials and guides to help drivers understand and comply with HOS regulations.

Official FMCSA Resources

HOS Summary - FMCSA.gov

Official summary of HOS regulations

ELD Information - FMCSA.gov

Official ELD requirements & info

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