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How should a change of duty status for a short period of time be shown on the driver’s record of duty status?

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Hours of Service Records of Duty Status

§395.8 Driver’s record of duty status.   

Guidance Q&A

Question 1: How should a change of duty status for a short period of time be shown on the driver’s record of duty status?

Guidance: Short periods of time (less than 15 minutes) may be identified by drawing a line from the appropriate on-duty (not driving) or driving line to the remarks section and entering the amount of time, such as “6 minutes,” and the geographic location of the duty status change.

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