Log Book

THE RULES

11 Hour Rule
'No driver shall drive more than 11 hours total following at least 10 consecutive hours off duty.'  Stated another way: Do not drive after accumulating 11 Hours of Driving without taking 10 consecutive hours off duty.

Off duty time is defined as:
1.   10 consecutive hours off duty.
2.   10 consecutive hours in a regulation sleeper berth.
3.   10 consecutive hours of combination sleeper berth and off duty times

14 Hour Duty Period
Drivers may drive up to 11 hours, but are limited to 14 hours overall in a duty period. The 14 hour duty period cannot be extended except by the use of the sleeper berth for two hours or more.

70 Hour Rule
'No driver shall drive after having been On-Duty 70 hours in any 8 consecutive days' This rule applies to companies that operate 7 days a week.

These are not the only rules that apply to drivers. Please refer to PART 395 of THE FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS for more details.

 

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