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DOT Hours of Service
Learn the mandated DOT hours of service regulations.Preview the first lesson free — get full access to all 7 lessons.
Beginner Provider : KnowledgeCity 7 Lessons · 24m in English, Spanish
Course Description
The Department of Transportation regulates how many hours truck drivers can spend on-duty within a certain time period. If you’re a driver involved in interstate commerce, these regulations apply to you. In these lessons, you will learn the details of the DOT Hours of Service regulations and how they apply to you. You will be able to determine which regulations apply to you based on your employer and how they operate. By the end of this course, you will understand how to correctly log your hours, and how to determine which hours are on-duty and which are off-duty.
What You'll Learn
- Understand the DOT Hours of Service regulations and how they apply to you
- Determine which regulations apply based on your employer and how they operate
- Calculate how many hours per day and per week you can actively work
- Apply the 14-hour duty and 11-hour driving limits
- Apply the 60-hour/7-day and 70-hour/8-day limits
- Log your hours correctly and distinguish on-duty from off-duty time
Key Takeaways
- The Department of Transportation regulates how many hours truck drivers can spend on-duty within a certain time period.
- These regulations apply to drivers involved in interstate commerce.
- Which regulations apply to a driver depends on their employer and how they operate.
- The course covers duty and driving limits including the 14-hour, 11-hour, 60-hour/7-day, and 70-hour/8-day limits.
- Drivers learn to log hours correctly and determine which hours are on-duty versus off-duty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is for drivers involved in interstate commerce, since the DOT Hours of Service regulations apply to them.
What will I be able to do after taking this course?
You will understand how to correctly log your hours and how to determine which hours are on-duty and which are off-duty, and you will be able to determine which regulations apply to you based on your employer and how they operate.
What topics does this course cover?
It covers an overview of the regulations, keeping track of your time, the 14-hour duty and 11-hour driving limits, the 60-hour/7-day and 70-hour/8-day limits, and using the sleeper berth provision.
What skills does this course help develop?
It relates to commercial vehicle operation, DOT inspections, maintenance/operations and transportation, traffic regulations, truck driving, and the Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
