The 7/3 split refers to a specific provision within these regulations, which allows drivers to split their mandatory 10-hour break into two parts. The first part must be at least seven hours long, and the second part must be at least three hours long.
Drivers using a sleeper berth must take at least 8 hours in the sleeper berth, and may split the sleeper berth time into two periods provided neither is less than 2 hours. All sleeper berth pairings MUST add up to at least 8 hours.
And over the years I think we've done pretty good to stick to the 7-7-7 rule! This is how the 777 rule works: -every seven days you go on a date. -every seven weeks you go away for the night and -every seven months the two of you head off on a romantic holiday.
The “777” rule involves going on a date with your partner once a week, going away for a night together once every seven weeks and going on holiday alone together once every seven months.
For those not familiar, the split sleeper berth rule allows commercial drivers to split their mandatory 10-hour rest breaks into two non-consecutive segments and still reset their substantive time limits. The shorter of the two segments must be at least two hours long.
According to the new HOS rules, the 8/2 split states that a driver may drive for up to six hours, and then take a two-hour off-duty break before driving another five hours.
Your log must include all of the following except: Your signature. Total driving miles. Truck or tractor and trailer number.
Operating past 14 hours on duty
The driver may not drive after the end of the 14-consecutive-hour period without first taking 10 consecutive hours off duty.” If a driver operates past 14 hours on duty, that's considered a critical violation of 395.3(a)(2). The average fine for this violation is $7,322.
If a driver takes 7 hours in a sleeper berth, the driver should take at least 3 hours off-duty or in a sleeper berth. If a driver takes 8 hours in a sleeper berth, the driver should take at least 2 hours off-duty or in a sleeper berth.
If you go over your 14-hour clock, it is considered a violation of the hours-of-service regulations for commercial drivers in the United States. Going over the 14-hour limit can result in penalties and violations, including fines and potential out-of-service orders.
The 34-hour reset rule is designed to help drivers comply with federal Hours of Service regulations and allows drivers to reset their 60 or 70-hour clock by taking a 34-hour rest period. Often, drivers will spend this rest period at home or relaxing in their trucks.
The DOT 70-hour 8-day rule prohibits commercial drivers from being on the road for more than 70 hours over 8 consecutive days. Fleet managers with drivers that do not operate every day of the week will not need to consider the 70-hour 8-day rule, as a separate 60-hour 7-day rule is in place for those drivers.
The hours-of-service regulations allow you to “restart” your 60- or 70-hour clock calculations by taking 34 or more consecutive hours off duty (or in the sleeper berth) or some combination of both. After you have taken at least 34 consecutive hours off duty, you have the full 60 or 70 hours available again.
Drivers can split sleeper berth time into two periods as long as neither period is less than two hours: One shift must be 2-8 hours (2/8 hour period) and can be spent in the sleeper berth, off-duty, personal conveyance or a combination of the three.
11-Hour Driving Limit
Once you have driven a total of 11 hours, you have reached the driving limit and must be off duty for another 10 consecutive hours (or equivalent) before driving your truck again. Example: You have had 10 consecutive hours off.
Off Duty Does Not Equal Sleeper
Answer: No, and this is a common misunderstanding. When drivers see that off duty and sleeper both apply to their 10-hour break (any combination of off duty and sleeper), they think they are interchangeable. However, this is not the case.
Your Rights During a DOT Pull-Over
Right to Refuse Search: Officers need probable cause or your consent to search your vehicle. Right to Record: You can record the interaction, but inform the officer if you do so.
In a nutshell, the sleeper class must:
Be a minimum of 75” long, 24” wide, and have at least 24” from the top of mattress to the ceiling. Have easy access to and from the driver's compartment (including an exit and a way of communication with the driver) Be compartmentalized away from the freight area.
The rule is to go on a date with your partner every 2 weeks. Go on a weekend trip with your partner every 2 months. Go on a week-long trip with your partner every 2 years.
The Golden Rule.
Treat your significant other the way you would want to be treated. Be the person you would want to be married to.
The 2-2-2 Rule involves going on a date night every two weeks, spending a weekend away every two months and taking a week-long vacation away every two years. The idea behind it is that prioritizing and planning to spend time together strengthens your relationship.