A Different Way of Life: When driving, you live in a truck that is rarely larger than an 8’ x 8’ space. Compared to other jobs, driving can involve long hours, and you don’t always get to pick where you go for picking up and dropping off loads. Driver Perspective “Talk to the...
15-hour driving limit 60/70-hour limit Sleeper berth provision Adverse driving conditions Short-haul exception Is Team Truck Driving For You? Following these regulations is crucial for becoming the best team driver for you, your partner, and your carrier. Having a partner can make adhering to...
Truck driver fatigue may arise from the common work patterns of long-haul drivers, which include long work hours (far in excess of 40 hours per week), inadequate amounts of sleep, and driving at night Lin et al. 1993, Mitler, Miller, Lipsitz, Walsh, & Wylie 1997. Many studies have ...
Driving limits for different types of carriers How many hours a day can a truck driver drive? What about per week? In many cases, it’s not as straightforward as simply remembering the 11-hour limit. Below, we give more detail about the HOS rules and how they require drivers to follow ...
30-Minute Driving Break: After eight consecutive hours of driving, a driver must take a 30-minute break. 60-Hour Driving Limit: A driver may not drive after 60 hours on duty in seven consecutive days. After 60 hours in seven days, they must take a break of at least 34 consecutive ho...
Understanding of the demands of the role Example: "One of the biggest reasons I became a truck driver was to see more of Canada. I love to travel and driving a truck across the country is one of the best ways to do so. I feel at home on the road, so I am completely comfortable...
11-Hour Driving Limit:Truck drivers are allowed to drive a maximum of 11 hours after having been off-duty for at least 10 consecutive hours.14-Hour On-Duty Limit:Truck drivers cannot drive after the 14-hour period from the time they start their shift. This 14-hour period includes all on...
Those who make a living driving big trucks are often expected to work up to 70 hours over eight days. There is a limit of 11 hours of driving in a day. These long hours can lead to driver fatigue, making them less alert and more prone to accidents. Inadequate Training Inadequate train...
Combatting a major risk: Driver fatigue and its role in truck accidents. Discover the importance of rest and safety measures.
Hours of Service. Driver fatigue and drowsiness are conditions that result in reckless behavior such as failure to keep in the proper lane and running off the road. Tired truckers are of such concern that in April of 2003, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) instituted new ...