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How many times may a motor carrier relieve a driver from duty within a tour of duty?

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Hours of Service Definitions

§395.2 Definitions.  

Guidance Q&A

Question 23: How many times may a motor carrier relieve a driver from duty within a tour of duty?

Guidance: There is no limitation on the number of times a driver can be relieved from duty during a tour of duty.

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