This Canadian and US Hours of Service course covers the regulations that a driver must follow.

These regulations are in place to help combat fatigue; they not only protect those involved in commercial transportation, but the public traveling on the road as well.

This course will help the participant understand not only the rules that govern them, but how to apply them. After completing this course the participant should understand Day and Shift Limits, exemptions to the limits, documentation requirements (form and manner), and the responsibilities of the driver.

The US portion of this course explains what rules a driver must follow when operating in the United States and how to be compliant before entering.

Introduction

• Who is exempt from the requirement to keep logs?

Work Shift Limits

Daily Limits

• 2 hours separate and apart define

Deferals

Sleeper Berths

Cycles

Exemptions

North of 60 Rules

General Log Requirements

• Start

• During the day

• End of Day

• How to write a proper off – duty log

• Preceding 14 Days

• Completed up to the current duty status change

• Supporting documents

• Must be sent to home office within 20 days of completion

Radius Exemption Rules

• 160 kilometer rule

• When to use the radius exemption

Electronic Recording Devices (ELD’s)
United States Hours of Service

Approximately 2 hours

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.