Can a driver pair a rest period of 10 consecutive hours (that includes 7 consecutive hours in the sleeper berth) to a subsequent rest period of 2 hours or more of off duty or sleeper berth, or does the 10 consecutive hours of rest automatically reset ...

FMCSA-HOS-2020-395-FAQ22(2026-07-01)

Question 22: Can a driver pair a rest period of 10 consecutive hours (that includes 7 consecutive hours in the sleeper berth) to a subsequent rest period of 2 or more hours of off duty or sleeper berth, or does the 10...

If a driver takes 3 hours off duty and then 10 consecutive hours in the sleeper berth, will the 3 hours count against the driver's 14-hour "driving window"?

NOTE: This guidance revises FMCSA-HOS-2020-395-FAQ07, issued on November 19, 2020 and rescinded on July 1, 2026.

FMCSA-HOS-2020-395-FAQ07(2026-07-01)

Question 7: If a driver takes 3 hours off duty and then 10 consecutive hours in the sleeper berth, will...

What is a "qualifying rest break or sleeper berth period" under the definition of adverse driving conditions?

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Question 11

Q: What is a "qualifying rest break or sleeper berth period" under the definition of adverse driving conditions?

A: A qualifying rest break or sleeper berth period is...

May a driver choose to use the sleeper berth provision some days and the other provisions of 49 CFR 395.1(g) other days?

Frequently Asked Questions Relating to 2020 Changes to Hours of Service Regulations

Question 9

Q: May a driver choose to use the sleeper berth provision some days and the other provisions of 49 CFR 395.1(g) other days?

A: Yes. Drivers may choose any of the options...

Under the sleeper berth provisions, a driver takes 7 hours in the sleeper berth & later takes an off-duty period of 3 hours before arriving at home. When the driver arrives home within the permissible hours, what rest is req’d to reset their "day clock"?

Frequently Asked Questions Relating to 2020 Changes to Hours of Service Regulations

Question 8

Q: Under the sleeper berth provisions, a driver takes 7 hours in the sleeper berth and later takes an off-duty period of 3 hours before arriving at home. When the driver arrives...

If a driver takes 3 hours off-duty and then 10 consecutive hours in the sleeper berth, will the 3 hours count against the driver's 14-hour "driving window"?

NOTE: This guidance was rescinded on July 1, 2026 and is no longer in effect.  Please see revised guidance FMCSA HOS-2020-395-FAQ07(2026-07-01).

FMCSA-HOS-2020-395-FAQ07

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A driver takes 5 consecutive hours off-duty and later takes a 7-hour consecutive break in the sleeper berth. How is this time calculated for HOS compliance?

Frequently Asked Questions Relating to 2020 Changes to Hours of Service Regulations

Question 6

Q: A driver takes 5 consecutive hours off-duty and later takes a 7-hour consecutive break in the sleeper berth. How is this time calculated for HOS compliance?

A: Both the...

May a 10-consecutive hour off-duty period be paired with a subsequent qualifying 7+-consecutive hour sleeper berth period?

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Question 5

Q: May a 10-consecutive hour off-duty period be paired with a subsequent...

How are split sleeper berth rest periods used in determining compliance with the 14-hour "driving window" rule?

Frequently Asked Questions Relating to 2020 Changes to Hours of Service Regulations

Question 4

Q: How are split sleeper berth rest periods used in determining compliance with the 14-hour "driving window" rule?

A: Off-duty and sleeper berth rest periods that qualify...

What if a driver is stopped for a roadside inspection after having taken only one rest period that qualifies for the split sleeper berth provision?

Frequently Asked Questions Relating to 2020 Changes to Hours of Service Regulations

Question 3

Q: What if a driver is stopped for a roadside inspection after having taken only one rest period that qualifies for the split sleeper berth provision?

A: If there is a...