How it works
The core HOS rules for property-carrying drivers are: an 11-hour driving limit after 10 consecutive hours off duty, a 14-hour on-duty window from the start of a shift, a 30-minute break required after 8 cumulative hours of driving, and a 60-hour/7-day or 70-hour/8-day cycle cap that can be reset with 34 consecutive hours off duty.
Who uses it
All commercial drivers subject to FMCSA jurisdiction. HOS rules are enforced at roadside inspections and during DOT audits.
Why it matters
HOS violations generate points on a carrier's CSA score, trigger FMCSA investigations, and can shut a fleet down. They're also the most common cause of driver-facing compliance frustration.
In Rig Terminal
Rig Terminal's ELD and compliance module track HOS in real time, alert drivers before violations, and flag carriers on the dispatch dashboard when a driver is approaching a limit.
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