New HOS Rules Being Implemented Next Week: Can Someone, Anyone Explain It In Simple Terms?
Topic 28882 | Page 2
FedEx freight is going with these changes and they take effect September 29. I'm happy about it, I hate talking 30 minute breaks.
I just graduated cdl school last Friday and this is the 1st I’ve heard of it
Are you still in CDL school?
If so, this should be gone over some there and a lot more with a trainer.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
I just graduated cdl school last Friday and this is the 1st I’ve heard of it
Are you still in CDL school?
If so, this should be gone over some there and a lot more with a trainer.
Private school?
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
The question I want to ask about the new 7/3 split is if I take the 3 off duty, then instead of just 7 hours in the sleeper take a full 10 off will that completely reset me or mess anything up?
The question I want to ask about the new 7/3 split is if I take the 3 off duty, then instead of just 7 hours in the sleeper take a full 10 off will that completely reset me or mess anything up?
You'll have a full 11/14 clock after 10 hours off duty/sleeper regardless if you had already taken 3 in sleeper earlier in the day.
New Reply:
New! Check out our help videos for a better understanding of our forum features
Preview:
Why Join Trucking Truth?
- The High Road Training Program
- The High Road Article Series
- The Friendliest Trucker's Forum Ever!
- Email Updates When New Articles Are Posted
Apply For Paid CDL Training Through TruckingTruth
Did you know you can fill out one quick form here on TruckingTruth and apply to several companies at once for paid CDL training? Seriously! The application only takes one minute. You will speak with recruiters today. There is no obligation whatsoever. Learn more and apply here:
TT On Facebook
Unless I am mistaken this didn't get implemented yet. If it ever does I can see some benefits from it but I'm not looking forward to a 17 hour day.
Depends on the company, we still have to do a 30 minute break " off duty".
Shipper:
The customer who is shipping the freight. This is where the driver will pick up a load and then deliver it to the receiver or consignee.
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.