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Hours of Service Driver & DOT Quick Reference Card NOTE: Please keep this card in the visor compartment of your truck at all times in the event of a roadside inspection. Summary: Current Duty Status

How to fill out hours of service dot

How to fill out hours of service dot:

1. Start by obtaining a copy of the Hours of Service (HOS) regulations set forth by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
2. Familiarize yourself with the specific requirements and exemptions applicable to your industry or job role.
3. Begin by recording the date and time of each duty status change, such as starting work, taking a break, or ending a shift.
4. Note down the location (city and state) where each duty status change occurred.
5. Record the total number of hours spent on each duty status, including driving, on-duty not driving, off-duty, and sleeper berth.
6. Calculate the total number of hours spent in each 24-hour period, along with the cumulative number of hours spent in the past 7 or 8 days (depending on the employer's operations).
7. Ensure accuracy by double-checking your entries and making any necessary corrections or additions.
8. Sign and certify your completed hours of service logbook or electronic record, indicating that the information provided is true and accurate.

Who needs hours of service dot:

1. Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers who operate vehicles involved in interstate commerce are required to comply with the hours of service regulations as set forth by the DOT.
2. This includes drivers of trucks, buses, and other heavy-duty vehicles exceeding a certain weight or passenger capacity.
3. Both companies and individual drivers need to maintain records of their hours of service to demonstrate compliance with the DOT regulations and ensure road safety.
4. Compliance with the hours of service regulations is crucial in preventing driver fatigue, minimizing accidents, and protecting the well-being of both drivers and other road users.

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What is hours of service dot?

Hours of Service DOT refers to the regulations established by the Department of Transportation that limit the amount of time commercial drivers can spend on duty and driving.

Who is required to file hours of service dot?

Commercial drivers who operate vehicles that require a commercial driver's license (CDL) are required to file hours of service DOT.

How to fill out hours of service dot?

Hours of Service DOT can be filled out manually on paper logs or electronically using an electronic logging device (ELD). Drivers must accurately record their hours of service each day.

What is the purpose of hours of service dot?

The purpose of Hours of Service DOT is to ensure the safety of both commercial drivers and other road users by preventing driver fatigue and ensuring drivers take required breaks and rest periods.

What information must be reported on hours of service dot?

Hours of Service DOT requires drivers to report their duty status, driving time, off-duty time, and breaks taken each day.

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