Hours of Service Examples

NOTE:  This guidance revises FMCSA's Logbook Examples, issued in May 2015, and rescinded on June 27, 2020.

FMCSA-HOS-395-HOS-EXAMPLES(2022-04-28)

Hours of Service Examples

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Interstate Truck Driver’s Guide to Hours of Service

NOTE:  This guidance revises the previous version of FMCSA’s Interstate Truck Driver’s Guide to Hours of Service, issued in October 2016, and rescinded on June 27, 2020.

FMCSA-HOS-395-DRIVERS-GUIDE-TO-HOS(2022-04-28)

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If a driver forgets to indicate the start of Personal Conveyance (PC) or Yard Moves (YM), can they later edit that automatically generated driving event to PC (Off Duty) or YM (On Duty Not Driving)?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q081(2022-03-10)

Question: If a driver forgets to indicate the start of Personal Conveyance (PC) or Yard Moves (YM), can they later edit that automatically generated driving event to PC (Off Duty) or YM (On Duty Not Driving)?...

If a driver sets the duty status to On-Duty Not Driving and indicates a yard move, does the driver’s duty status have to remain On-Duty Not Driving until the driver manually indicates the end of that driving status?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q077(2022-03-10)

Question: If a driver sets the duty status to On-Duty Not Driving and indicates a yard move, does the driver’s duty status have to remain On-Duty Not Driving until the driver manually indicates the end of that...

Is the ELD required to automatically change duty status from Sleeper Berth to Driving upon sensing movement?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q076(2022-03-10)

Question: Is the ELD required to automatically change duty status from Sleeper Berth to Driving upon sensing movement?

Guidance: The ELD is required to automatically change a driver’s duty status to...

Can a carrier set parameters for yard moves via the technical specifications?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q073(2022-03-10)

Question: Can a carrier set parameters for yard moves via the technical specifications?

Guidance: Yes, while the yard move status must be selected by the driver, the electronic logging device (ELD) may...

Is there a requirement to indicate odometer or positioning at the beginning and end of a Yard Move category?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q072(2022-03-10)

Question: Is there a requirement to indicate odometer or positioning at the beginning and end of a Yard Move category?

Guidance: The position, engine hours, and vehicle miles should be recorded when the...

What is the commercial motor vehicle (CMV) power unit number?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q071(2022-03-10)

Question: What is the commercial motor vehicle (CMV) power unit number?

Guidance: The power unit number is the identifier the motor carrier uses to identify the power unit. ...

How can yard moves be reflected on the electronic logging device (ELD)?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q070(2022-03-10)

Question: How can yard moves be reflected on the electronic logging device (ELD)?

Guidance: The ELD must provide an option to preconfigure drivers’ accounts with yard moves. Should the motor carrier opt...

When is the electronic logging device (ELD) required to automatically change the driver’s duty status to Driving?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q069(2022-03-10)

Question: When is the electronic logging device (ELD) required to automatically change the driver’s duty status to Driving?

Guidance: The “Driving” duty status must be automatically recorded by the ELD...