How to Avoid Common HOS Violations

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{"text":"More than unsafe driving and traffic violations, most drivers have a hard time complying with hours of service (HOS) regulations. These violations can result in severe penalties for both the driver and the carrier. With that, it is important to understand these rules to Avoid them easily.\n\n\nThe 10/11-Hour HOS Rule   \nA driver transporting passengers may only operate for ten consecutive hours after an eight-hour break, and not more Than 15 hours on-duty.\n\n\nThe 60/70-Hour HOS Rule\nA driver hauling goods cannot drive more than 70 hours within an eight-day period without taking 34 continuous hours off-duty. A driver transporting passengers can only drive 60 hours in a seven-day period, or 70 hours in an eight-day period .  \n\n\n The 30-Minute HOS Rule \nThis rule states that a driver must take a 30-minute break before their eighth hour on duty., if a driver begins a shift at 9 am, they must take their break before 5 pm. Even if they are waiting for hours to get Loaded and then gets stuck in traffic for an hour, they must still take their break before 5 pm. \n\n\nMandatory Breaks \nEven though the driver might not be able to control loading times or traffic, planning their break could save a violation or prevent them from taking a break where no services are available. So make sure to engage breaks whenever you are doing your pre-planning, This will save you from a lot of hassle for sure.\n\n\nAny tips to share? Drop em' in the comments section","videos":"[]","link":"{}","pics":"[{\"description\":\"\",\"height\":639.0,\"name\":\"980/truck-1181063_960_720_1556656420_1556656421.jpg\",\"url\":\"\",\"width\":960.0}]","canComment":true}

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{"replyTo":"","text":"Thanks for the info","replyToPid":0}

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{"replyTo":"","text":"Good refresher","replyToPid":0}

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{"replyTo":"","text":"What will a DOT officer do to a driver when he sees that he has violated his hours of service on his ELD?","replyToPid":0}