The FMCSA and the Department of Transportation (DOT) refer to these rules as the hours of service rules. The idea is to regulate the number of hours drivers drive to minimize drowsiness and driver fatigue. According to theLarge Truck Crash Causation Study, 13% of commercial motor vehicle drive...
Hours of service rules are strictly implemented because they can lead to the safety of drivers and others on the road. It's the reason why any violations involve hefty fines and penalties. At the minimum, officers will ask drivers to park roadside until they have completed enough off-duty h...
an inspector will ask for a driver's hours of service, license, electronic logging device, driver vehicle inspection report, and record of duty status. The inspector will also ensure the driver is using their seat belt and refraining from drug and alcohol use. ...
Drivers can operate a commercial vehicle for 60 hours in a seven-day workweek or 70 hours if the work week is eight days. The driver’s week is reset after they take at least 34 hours off. USDOT Numbers and Trucks Companies operating commercial vehicles when hauling cargo or transporting p...
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On top of logbooks, these systems include driver scorecards to ensure your team is adhering to all regulations. Tip The best GPS fleet management systems include ELD functionality, which helps your business reduce fleet idle time, comply with DOT hours of service rules, and monitor hard braking...
Review your company’s policy and your state’s individual rules regarding road testing–they may be more demanding than the DOT. Many states, for example, require occasional road tests to track driver skills over time. If your company runs your own initial road tests, or a driver has a ro...
Can you be a truck driver with a history of seizures? Yes, but most drivers with a seizure history need to apply for a seizure exemption from the FMCSA, meet seizure-free periods, and undergo regular evaluations. What are the rules for seizures for FMCSA? FMCSA requires drivers with seizure...
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The way the FMCSA puts it is this: “The rules. . . are applicable to all employers, employees, and commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) that transport property or passengers in interstate commerce.” To fully understand this we have to look at the definition of CMVs and the definition of inte...