Hours of Service for Property 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 Guides
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 — 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 — 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 Split Rest — How It Works
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 HOS Exemption
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.
HOS 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
How HOS rules apply to team drivers, how passenger time in the sleeper berth is logged, and how each driver tracks their individual limits.
HOS Exemptions — Ag, 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.