Hours of service Flashcards
1
Q
What are hours of service regulations?
A
Are regulations issued but the FMCSA that determine the working hours for all CMVs in the US.
2
Q
Who do they apply to?
A
CMVs that operate
- More than 8 out of 30 days
- Operate in more than 1 state
- Operate in more that a 150 air mile radius
3
Q
Purpose of HoS regulations?
A
Primarily to reduce accidents caused by driver fatigue
4
Q
ELD Mandate history
A
- Dec 2017 Mandate goes into effect
- H1 2018 Enforcement begins
- 2019 - present, liability to asset
5
Q
What are the 4 service statuses?
A
- On Duty
- Sleeper Berth
- Driving Time
- Off Duty
6
Q
What are 4 ‘hour of service’ rules?
A
- 11-Hour Driving Limit
Max 11 hours drive time after 10 consecutive hours off - 14 hour Limit
Can not drive beyond 14 consecutive hours on duty, after 10 consecutive hours off - Rest breaks
30 minutes mandatory break after 8 consecutive hours on duty - 60/70 Hour limit
60 hours / 7 days, 70 hours / 8 days
7
Q
How many hours to restart your drive cycle
A
34 consecutive hours off duty
8
Q
Biggest hour of service violations
A
- False logs
- No Redcord of Duty Status (RoDS)
- Operating more than 14 hours
- Driving over 60/70 hours in 7/8 days
9
Q
What is IFTA?
A
- The International Fuel Tax Agreement
- Agreement between the lower 48 States and Canadian provinces
- to simplify the reporting of fuel usage
- by motor carriers that operate in more than one jurisdiction
