Hours of Service Basics
Basic federal driving and on-duty limits.
16.1 Property-carrying drivers
| Rule | Limit |
|---|---|
| Driving limit | 11 hours after 10 consecutive hours off duty |
| Duty window | No driving after the 14th hour after coming on duty |
| 30-minute break | Required after 8 cumulative hours of driving |
| Weekly limit | 60 hours in 7 days or 70 hours in 8 days |
| Restart | 34 or more consecutive hours off duty |
Көңүл буруңуз: This is a basic study summary. Exceptions (short-haul, adverse conditions, sleeper-berth splits, agriculture and others) exist. Always follow the current 49 CFR Part 395 and your carrier's policy.
Булак: FMCSA — 49 CFR Part 395 — Hours of Service of Drivers (eCFR current), 49 CFR 395.3. Жаңыланган: 2026-10-09
16.2 Passenger-carrying drivers
| Rule | Limit |
|---|---|
| Driving limit | 10 hours after 8 consecutive hours off duty |
| On-duty limit | No driving after 15 hours on duty |
| Weekly limit | 60 hours in 7 days or 70 hours in 8 days |
Булак: FMCSA — 49 CFR Part 395 — Hours of Service of Drivers (eCFR current), 49 CFR 395.5. Жаңыланган: 2026-10-09