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If a driver logs his/her duty status as “driving” but makes multiple short stops (each less than 15 minutes) for on-duty or off-duty activities, marks a vertical line on the grid for each stop, and records the elapsed time for each in the remarks section

how to count non-driving activities against the driving limit

§395.8 Driver’s record of duty status.   

Guidance Q&A

Question 22: If a driver logs his/her duty status as “driving” but makes multiple short stops (each less than 15 minutes) for on-...

When a driver fails to meet the provisions of the 100 air-mile radius exemption (section 395.1(e)), is the driver required to have copies of his/her records of duty status for the previous seven days? Must the driver prepare daily records of duty status f

RODS and the 100 air-mile radius exemption

§395.8 Driver’s record of duty status.   

Guidance Q&A

Question 20: When a driver fails to meet the provisions of the 100 air-mile radius exemption (section 395.1(e)), is the driver required to have copies of his/her...

ELD FAQ1: Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service

Frequently Asked Questions -- Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service.

Question 1: What are the key requirements of the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rule?

Guidance: The ELD rule:

Requires ELD use by commercial drivers who are required to prepare...

Cross Border Transportation FAQs

NOTE: This guidance was rescinded on March 8, 2024, and is no longer in effect.  Please see revised guidance FMCSA-ELD-Cross-Border-Transportation-FAQs(2024-03-08).

FMCSA-ELD-Cross-Border-Transportation-FAQs(2018-04-09)-CORR1

 

Cross...