If a driver invokes the exception for adverse driving conditions, does a supervisor need to sign the driver’s record of duty status when he/she arrives at the destination?

Hours of Service Exception

§395.1 Scope of the rules in this part.  

Question 2: If a driver invokes the exception for adverse driving conditions, does a supervisor need to sign the driver’s record of duty status when he/she arrives at the destination...

What hours-of-service regulations apply to drivers operating between the United States and Mexico or between the United States and Canada?

Hours of Service

§395.1 Scope of the rules in this part.  

Question 1: What hours-of-service regulations apply to drivers operating between the United States and Mexico or between the United States and Canada?

Guidance: When operating...

Hours of Service Exceptions

Hours of Service Exceptions

§395.1 Scope of the rules in this part.  

Guidance Q&A Question 33: If a driver using either short-haul exception in § 395.1(e) finds it necessary to exceed the exception limitations for unforeseen reasons, is the driver...

Must a motor carrier that uses a 100-air-mile radius driver write zero (0) hours on the time record for each day the driver is off duty (not working for the motor carrier)?

Hours of Service

§395.1 Scope of the rules in this part.  

Question 29: Must a motor carrier that uses a 100-air-mile radius driver write zero (0) hours on the time record for each day the driver is off duty (not working for the motor carrier)?...

Must an AOBRD be capable of providing a hardcopy printout?

AOBRD printout requirements

§395.15 Automatic on-board recording devices.   

Question 6: Must an AOBRD be capable of providing a hardcopy printout?

Guidance: No, the FMCSRs do not require AOBRDs to provide a...

What information is required to be displayed on the AOBRD?

Information required to be displayed on an AOBRD

§395.15 Automatic on-board recording devices.   

Question 5: What information is required to be displayed on the AOBRD?

Guidance: (1) Section 395.15(i)(5) requires that AOBRDs...

Are automatic on-board recorders (AOBRDs) required to be designed and maintained to prevent team drivers in a non-driving duty status from making updates to their electronic record of duty status while the vehicle is in motion?

When a non-driver may update their eROD

§395.15 Automatic on-board recording devices.   

Question 4: Are automatic on-board recorders (AOBRDs) required to be designed and maintained to prevent team drivers in a non-driving duty status from making...

May an automatic on-board recording device use an algorithm to identify the location of each change in duty status relative to the nearest city, town, or village?

AOBRD use of algorithm

§395.15 Automatic on-board recording devices.   

Question 3: May an automatic on-board recording device use an algorithm to identify the location of each change in duty status relative to the nearest city, town, or village...

May a driver who uses an automatic on-board recording device amend his/her record of duty status during a trip?

Amending AOBRD records

§395.15 Automatic on-board recording devices.   

Question 2: May a driver who uses an automatic on-board recording device amend his/her record of duty status during a trip?

Guidance: Yes. (1) Within...

How is the “source of the agricultural commodities” determined if the driver makes multiple pick-ups of the commodity en route to the final destination?

Agricultural guidance

The “Agricultural Commodity” Exception in 49 CFR 395.1(k)(1) to the Hours of Service Regulations

Question 37: How is the “source of the agricultural commodities” determined if the driver makes multiple pick-ups of the commodity...