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May time spent in sleeping facilities being transported as cargo (e.g., boats, campers, travel trailers) be recorded as sleeper berth time?

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FMCSA-HOS-395.1-Q24.VSB_.docx (23.46 KB)

Hours of Service Exceptions

§395.1 Scope of the rules in this part.  

Guidance Q&A

Question 24: May time spent in sleeping facilities being transported as cargo (e.g., boats, campers, travel trailers) be recorded as sleeper berth time?

Guidance: No, it cannot be recorded as sleeper berth time.

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