What are the differences in the requirements for drivers to have in their possession in the CMV copies of their records of duty status when driving in Canada or the United States?

Cross-border hours-of-service requirements

FAQ012: What are the differences in the requirements for drivers to have in their possession in the CMV copies of their records of duty status when driving in Canada or the United States?

 Answer: A driver...

Are there differences in how long a driver may operate in a single duty period in Canada and the United States?

Cross-border hours-of-service requirements

FAQ011: Are there differences in how long a driver may operate in a single duty period in Canada and the United States?

Answer: In the United States, for drivers of property no driving may be done after 14-consecutive...

What are the differences between the on-duty regulations in the United States and Canada for drivers of passengers?

Cross-border hours-of-service requirements

FAQ010: What are the differences between the on-duty regulations in the United States and Canada for drivers of passengers?

Answer: When operating in the United States, no driving may be done after 15 hours of on-duty after having...

Do Canada and the United States have similar HOS regulations regarding 30-minute break periods?

Cross-border hours-of-service requirements

FAQ009: Do Canada and the United States have similar HOS regulations regarding 30-minute break periods?

 Answer: Yes. Rest breaks during 14-cosecutive hour duty period: When operating in the United States...

For drivers transporting property, are there differences between Canadian and U.S. HOS regulations for driving after on-duty time?

Cross-border hours-of-service requirements

FAQ008: For drivers transporting property, are there differences between Canadian and U.S. HOS regulations for driving after on-duty time?

Answer: When operating in the United States, no on-duty driving may be...

Are there HOS regulations in the United States or Mexico that allow a driver to reset a maximum duty time period?

Cross-border hours-of-service requirements

FAQ007: Are there HOS regulations in the United States or Mexico that allow a driver to reset a maximum duty time period? 

Answer: In the United States, drivers transporting property may restart their 7 or...

What are the requirements for driver to have in their possession in the CMV copies of their records of duty status when driving in Mexico and the United States?

Cross-border hours-of-service requirements-key differences

FAQ006: What are the requirements for driver to have in their possession in the CMV copies of their records of duty status when driving in Mexico and the United States? 

Answer: A driver operating in...

What is the maximum driving time a CMV driver of property may drive in the United States?

Cross-border hours-of-service requirements

FAQ005: What is the maximum driving time a CMV driver of property may drive in the United States?

Answer:  11 hours in a 14-consecutive hour duty period after having 10-consecutive hours off duty. (49 CFR § 395.3(a)(3...

Must a driver from Canada have a record of duty status available for inspection when operating a CMV in the United States?

Cross-border hours-of-service requirements

FAQ003: Must a driver from Canada have a record of duty status available for inspection when operating a CMV in the United States?

Answer: Yes, a driver from Canada is subject to the record of duty status requirements of...

When operating in the United States, should a Canadian commercial driver continue to operate under the Canadian HOS regulations?

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Cross-border hours-of-service requirements

FAQ001: When operating in the United States, should a Canadian commercial driver continue to operate under the Canadian HOS regulations?

No. A Canadian CMV driver must...