Hours of Service Rules for Property-Carrying CMV Drivers
Federal HOS rules for property-carrying CDL drivers: 11-hour drive limit, 14-hour on-duty window, 60/70-hour weekly cycle, and off-duty requirements.
Hours of Service (HOS) Guides for CDL Drivers and Carriers
Hours of Service rules under 49 CFR Part 395 set daily and weekly limits on driving and on-duty time for CDL drivers operating in interstate commerce. These guides cover the core limits and exemptions for property-carrying CMV operations.
11-Hour Driving Limit for CDL Drivers — How It Works
How the 11-hour daily driving limit works for property-carrying CMV drivers, what counts as driving time, and when the limit resets under 49 CFR Part 395.
14-Hour On-Duty Window for CDL Drivers — How It Works
How the 14-hour on-duty window works for CMV drivers, why off-duty breaks don't extend it, and how it interacts with the 11-hour driving limit.
60/70-Hour Weekly Driving Limit for CDL Drivers
How the 60-hour/7-day and 70-hour/8-day on-duty limits work for CMV drivers, how to track the rolling window, and what resets the weekly cycle.
30-Minute Rest Break Requirement for CDL Drivers
When and how the 30-minute rest break applies to CMV drivers under 49 CFR Part 395, what satisfies the break, and which drivers are exempt.
34-Hour Restart for CDL Drivers — How It Works
How the 34-hour restart provision works to reset the 60/70-hour weekly on-duty cycle for property-carrying CMV drivers under 49 CFR Part 395.
Sleeper Berth Provision for CDL Drivers — Split Rest Explained
How the sleeper berth split rest provision works for CMV drivers, the 7/3 split option, and how it affects the 11-hour and 14-hour limits.
Adverse Driving Conditions Exemption — 2-Hour HOS Extension
When the adverse driving conditions exemption applies to extend a CDL driver's 11-hour limit and 14-hour window by up to 2 hours under 49 CFR Part 395.
Hours of Service Rules for Passenger-Carrying CMV Drivers
HOS rules for passenger-carrying CDL drivers: 10-hour driving limit, 15-hour on-duty window, 8-hour off-duty reset, and 60/70-hour weekly limits.
Hours of Service Rules for Team Drivers — CDL Compliance
How HOS rules apply to team drivers, how passenger time in the sleeper berth is logged, and how each driver tracks their individual limits.
CMV Driver HOS Exemptions — Agricultural, Oilfield, and Emergency
Federal HOS exemptions under 49 CFR Part 395: agricultural, oilfield, emergency, and short-haul — what each covers and the conditions required to qualify.