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Can military time be used on the grid portion of the driver’s record of duty status?

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FMCSA-HOS-395.8-Q17.VSB_.docx (24.76 KB)

Hours of Service Records of Duty Status

§395.8 Driver’s record of duty status.   .

Guidance Q&A

Question 17: Can military time be used on the grid portion of the driver’s record of duty status?

Guidance: Yes. The references to 9:00 A.M., 3:00 P.M., etc. in §395.8(d)(6) are examples only. Military time is also acceptable.

Regulatory Topic: Hours of Service Records of Duty Status
Effective Date: Sunday, May 4, 1997
Issued Date: Friday, April 4, 1997