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

Hours of Service Definitions

§395.2 Definitions.  

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...

Occasional Drivers: My company purchased a large truck that is over 26,001 lbs. gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). We do not currently employ any commercial driver’s license (CDL) drivers. The vehicle has only been driven a few times by a family friend,

Guidance on whether drivers who receive no compensation must be in a DOT drug and alcohol program.

Occasional Drivers: My company purchased a large truck that is over 26,001 lbs. gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). We do not currently employ any commercial driver’s...

A motor carrier relieves a driver from duty. What is a suitable facility for resting?

Hours of Service Definitions

§395.2 Definitions.  

Question 22: A motor carrier relieves a driver from duty. What is a suitable facility for resting?

Guidance: The only resting facility which the FMCSA regulates is the sleeper...

How does a driver record the hours spent driving in a school bus operation when he/she also drives a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) for a company subject to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs)?

Hours of Service Definitions

§395.2 Definitions.  

Question 21: How does a driver record the hours spent driving in a school bus operation when he/she also drives a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) for a company subject to the Federal Motor Carrier...

When are drivers subject to the DOT Drug and Alcohol testing requirements?

Guidance on when a driver is subject to the FMCSA drug and alcohol testing requirements.

When are drivers subject to the DOT Drug and Alcohol testing requirements?

All drivers that operate in commerce a commercial...

How must a driver record time spent on-call awaiting dispatch?

Hours of Service Definitions

§395.2 Definitions.  

Question 20: How must a driver record time spent on-call awaiting dispatch?

Guidance: The time that a driver is free from obligations to the employer and is able to use that time to secure...

May the time a driver spends attending safety meetings, ceremonies, celebrations, or other company-sponsored safety events be recorded as off-duty time?

Hours of Service Definitions

§395.2 Definitions.  

Question 19: May the time a driver spends attending safety meetings, ceremonies, celebrations, or other company-sponsored safety events be recorded as off-duty time?

Guidance: Yes, if...

May a driver change to and from a driver-salesman status at any time?

Hours of Service Definitions

§395.2 Definitions.  

Question 18: May a driver change to and from a driver-salesman status at any time?

Guidance: Yes, if the change is made on a weekly basis.

How is the 50 percent driving time in the definition of “driver-salesperson” in §395.2 determined?

Hours of Service Definitions

§395.2 Definitions.  

Question 17: How is the 50 percent driving time in the definition of “driver-salesperson” in §395.2 determined?

Guidance: The driving time is determined on a weekly basis. The driver must be...

Must a driver engaged in union activities affecting the employing motor carrier record such time as on-duty (not driving) time?

Hours of Service Definitions

§395.2 Definitions.  

Question 16: Must a driver engaged in union activities affecting the employing motor carrier record such time as on-duty (not driving) time?

Guidance: The union activities of a...