Description
This 20-minute online training gives freight and cargo drivers the knowledge they need to follow FMCSA Hours of Service rules. It includes a walkthrough of daily and weekly limits, the 34-hour restart, sleeper berth provisions, and ELD recordkeeping, with worked examples drawn from freight operations. Drivers finish in one sitting with a 10-question exam, and every driver who passes receives a completion certificate for your compliance file.
Need to Know
Who Should Take This Course?
- Drivers hauling freight and cargo
- Ideal for carriers running 1 to 10 trucks
- Drivers of vehicles over 10,001 lbs or hauling placarded hazmat in interstate commerce
What You'll Learn
- Who the rules apply to, plus the four duty statuses
- Daily and weekly limits, including the break rules and 34-hour restart
- ELD recordkeeping, roadside inspection readiness, and daily compliance habits
- Exceptions and special provisions
Course Details
- Video Duration: 20 minutes
- Format: Self-paced online course
- Regulations Covered: 49 CFR §395.3
- Price: $199 per driver
Why DOT Compliance Group?
- Trusted by thousands of DOT-regulated companies
- Easy, accessible online learning
- Expert instruction with real-world insights
- Certificate helps prove training during audits
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hours of Service training required by FMCSA?
HOS does not carry a standalone mandatory-training rule the way entry-level driver training does. This course gives carriers a dated, documented record that drivers were trained and tested on the exact rule set that applies to them, which is real evidence of proactive safety management in a DOT audit or CSA review.
Do you receive a certificate after completing the course?
Yes. Every driver who passes the 10-question exam receives a completion certificate for your compliance file.
Do I need HOS training if I only run 1 truck?
Smaller carriers carry more risk per violation, not less. A single HOS violation can cost thousands of dollars and add CSA points that follow your carrier for 24 months.
Is ELD training enough?
ELD training often focuses on how to use the device. This course is written to the property-carrier HOS regulation itself, from daily limits to restarts to sleeper berth splits.
