Make workplace requirements clearer. Get a practical overview of what employers are responsible for under HoS rules in CMV Safety: Hours of Service.
Designed for day-to-day use, CMV Safety: Hours of Service explains the topic in a clear and actionable way. Key outcomes include the ability to spot what employers are responsible for under HoS rules, explain FMCSA HoS regulations and why they matter, and describe frequent mistakes that lead to violations. The material also helps learners spot what drivers are responsible for in compliance. Practical examples connect the subject to routine tasks, expected procedures, and decisions employees may need to make on the job. Learners finish with a clearer understanding of what to look for, how to respond, and when to raise a concern or seek additional guidance.
Hours of service training is for interstate commercial motor vehicle drivers. Dispatchers, safety managers, and fleet supervisors who plan routes and review logs need it too. Drivers are generally covered if their vehicle weighs 10,001 pounds or more, carries certain passenger counts, or hauls placarded hazardous materials.
FMCSA hours of service rules are in 49 CFR Part 395. Part 395 sets driving and on-duty limits, required breaks, and record-of-duty-status rules, including electronic logging devices. Related provisions in Parts 385, 386, and 390 cover safety fitness, enforcement proceedings, and general motor carrier requirements.
Property-carrying drivers may drive up to 11 hours after 10 consecutive hours off duty. Driving must stop after the 14th hour on duty, and a 30-minute break is required after 8 cumulative hours of driving. Drivers also cannot drive after 60 hours in 7 days or 70 hours in 8 days.
Frequent hours of service violations include exceeding the 11-hour or 14-hour limits and skipping the required 30-minute break. Log errors, such as a wrong duty status, are also common. Even small recordkeeping mistakes can lead to fines. Regular log reviews help catch problems before an FMCSA audit or roadside inspection.
Yes, motor carriers can be fined for hours of service violations, not just drivers. Carriers must not require or permit drivers to exceed the limits, and they must keep logs and supporting documents for six months. The 11-minute video, available in English, Spanish and French, explains both employer and driver responsibilities.
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