Hours of Service (HOS) rules are regulations set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to limit the driving hours for commercial drivers, reducing fatigue and enhancing road safety. A practical example of HOS is the 11-hour driving rule within the 14-hour limit. This rule allows a truck driver to drive a maximum of 11 hours after taking a consecutive 10-hour off-duty break. This 11-hour drive time must occur within a 14-hour window after the driver starts their shift, even if they take breaks during that period.
For example, a driver starts at 7 a.m., then he or she could drive 11 hours in the 14 hours ending at 9 p.m., with rest stops along the way. But after 9 p.m. they have to take a break for 10 hours before they take their next shift.
The other HOS regulations are the 30-minute break rule (a driver is allowed to rest for 30 minutes following 8 hours of cumulative driving) and the 60/70-hour weekly cap (60 hours of driving per 7 days or 70 hours of driving per 8 days for all-day carriers).
TruckX’s ELD solution tracks all these HOS regulations, so drivers and fleet owners don’t have to, avoid a fine or drive the night. Fleets can efficiently address HOS compliance, fatigue, and safety by using TruckX.
