HOS Compliance

Below is a basic summary of the hours-of-service regulations for motor carriers. You can download the Interstate Truck Driver’s Guide to HOS and also find Logbook examples.  Please visit the FMCSA website for more information.

• 11-Hour Driving Limit – Can drive a maximum of 11 hours after 10 consecutive hours off duty.
• 14-Hour Limit – Can not drive beyond the 14th consecutive hour after coming on duty, following 10 consecutive hours off duty. Off-duty time does not extend the 14-hour period.
• 60/70-Hour On-Duty Limit – Can not drive after 60/70 hours on duty in 7/8 consecutive days. A driver may restart a 7/8 consecutive day period after taking 34 or more consecutive hours off duty.
• Sleeper Birth Provision – Drivers using the sleeper berth provision must take at least 8 consecutive hours in the sleeper berth, plus a separate 2 consecutive hours either in the sleeper berth, off duty, or any combination of the two.

Driver Logbooks

Download a free sample Driver’s Daily Log form.

Driver Record of Duty Status

FMCSA regulation part §395.8 states:

• Trucking companies must retain copies of these records and all supporting documents for at least 6 months:
• Truck drivers must retain copies of these records on hand for at least 7 days.
• Supporting documents may include but are not limited to:
  • Bills of Lading
  • Invoices
  • Load Tickets
  • Fuel Receipts
  • Weight Tickets
  • Toll receipts

NOTE: Do not use this site as a substitute for the  Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). The site is constantly being revised and continues to change as regulations are published, updated, etc. You should consult the FMCSRs, which are updated quarterly online.