Description
Hours of Service Training - Cargo Carriers
This online HOS training helps cargo carriers understand FMCSA Hours of Service rules under 49 CFR §395.3. Drivers learn key requirements for driving limits, rest breaks, weekly hours, and recordkeeping. The course helps trucking companies, owner-operators, and fleet managers improve compliance knowledge and maintain accurate training records.
Need to Know
Who Should Take This Course?
- Commercial truck and CDL drivers
- Owner-operators transporting freight
- Interstate property-carrying drivers
- Fleet managers and dispatchers
- Trucking company safety personnel
What You'll Learn
- Daily driving limits and duty windows
- Required rest periods and break rules
- Weekly driving and on-duty limits
- The 34-hour restart provision
- ELD records and duty-status logs
- Applicable exceptions and special provisions
- Roadside inspection and compliance basics
Course Details
- Format: Self-paced online course
- Course Focus: Cargo carrier HOS rules
- Regulation: 49 CFR §395.3
- Assessment: End-of-course exam
- Certificate: Provided upon successful completion
- Price: $199 per driver
Why DOT Compliance Group?
- Trusted by DOT-regulated businesses
- Convenient and accessible online training
- Practical guidance on compliance requirements
- Certificates for documented training records
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hours of Service training for cargo carriers?
It teaches truck drivers and carriers the federal rules for driving time, rest breaks, and on-duty hours under 49 CFR §395.3.
Is Hours of Service training required by FMCSA?
FMCSA establishes HOS operating rules, but these should not be confused with a universal standalone training mandate. This course helps drivers understand applicable requirements and document their training.
What are the HOS limits for cargo carriers?
Generally, drivers may drive up to 11 hours after 10 consecutive hours off duty, within a 14-hour driving window. Applicable break and weekly limits must also be followed.
Does this course cover ELD requirements?
The training covers HOS recordkeeping concepts, including duty-status records and the role of Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs).
