HOS violation violations are when commercial motor vehicle drivers are not compliant with the hours of service regulations from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The FMCSA hours of service regulations require drivers to take a specific amount of time resting and not driving within a given time to ensure driver safety and prevent fatigue-related accidents. HOS rules dictate how many hours of driving are allowed and what kinds of rest pauses are required during a given period.
HOS rules involve the limited duration of any one time spent driving, a prescribed duration of rest periods, not counted as part of the driver’s on-duty time, and obligatory off-duty time. For example: any one time spent driving should not exceed 11 hours in the course of a 14-hour workday. Driving periods must be interrupted by a 30-minute break after the first eight hours during such a period. Drivers also must have at least 10 consecutive hours off-duty before starting a new day.
Breaking these rules can incur stiff offenses for truck drivers and operators alike, such as fines, higher insurance premiums, and potentially losing their authority to run their fleet. Frequent HOS offenses will negatively affect a fleet’s CSA (Compliance, Safety, Accountability) scores and face increased scrutiny and inspections as well.
Monitors HOS in real time, preventing HOS violations and related safety issues; ELD and fleet management technology enable drivers and fleet managers to identify, manage, and avoid HOS violations, coordinate driver shifts, reduce safety risks, and improve crew exercise compliance and efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are Hours of Service (HOS) violations?
HOS violations involve commercial drivers who drive over the hours-of-service limits or take less time for rest than the FMCSA regulations specify.
How can TruckX help prevent HOS violations?
TruckX sells electronic logging devices (ELDs) and fleet-management solutions that track hours-of-service (HOS), helping fleets stay compliant, even before the ELD worked.
What are the consequences of HOS violations?
In addition to fines, HOS violations can also result in higher insurance costs, suspension of operating authority, and impacts on your CSA scores.
What are the key HOS regulations drivers must follow?
Important HOS requirements include that drivers cannot work more than 11 hours in a 14-hour workday, must take a break of at least 30 minutes after 8 consecutive hours of work, and must get at least 10 hours off-duty between workdays.
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