Regulations

FMCSA updates and compliance guides

How Many Hours Can a Truck Driver Drive? Complete DOT Hours Guide
hours of service
DOT regulations
driving limits
HOS rules

How Many Hours Can a Truck Driver Drive? Complete DOT Hours Guide

1/20/2025
7 min read

Truck drivers can drive 11 hours within a 14-hour window after 10 hours off-duty. Learn daily and weekly DOT driving limits, exceptions, and compliance tips.

Split Sleeper Berth Rule Explained: How to Maximize Your Drive Time
split sleeper berth
HOS rules
hours of service
DOT regulations

Split Sleeper Berth Rule Explained: How to Maximize Your Drive Time

1/21/2025
9 min read

Master the split sleeper berth rule with clear examples and calculations. Learn the 7/3 and 8/2 split, when to use it, and how to maximize your driving hours.

ELD Mandate Timeline: When Electronic Logs Became Required
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history
implementation
dates

ELD Mandate Timeline: When Electronic Logs Became Required

1/19/2025
5 min read

Complete timeline of ELD mandate implementation from MAP-21 Act to present, including key dates and enforcement milestones.

DOT 16 Hour Short Haul Exception: Extend Your Workday Legally
16 hour exception
short haul
DOT regulations
HOS exceptions

DOT 16 Hour Short Haul Exception: Extend Your Workday Legally

1/23/2025
6 min read

The 16-hour short haul exception allows qualifying drivers to extend their 14-hour window to 16 hours once per week. Learn eligibility, documentation, and compliance.

30 Minute Break Rule for Truckers: Complete Guide to DOT Requirements
30 minute break
DOT rules
hours of service
break requirements

30 Minute Break Rule for Truckers: Complete Guide to DOT Requirements

1/25/2025
7 min read

Truck drivers must take a 30-minute break after 8 hours of driving. Learn what counts, compliance tips, and how to avoid violations.

Can I Drive After 8 Hours in Sleeper Berth? Split Sleeper Rules Explained
split sleeper berth
8 hour sleeper
hours of service
DOT rules

Can I Drive After 8 Hours in Sleeper Berth? Split Sleeper Rules Explained

1/26/2025
6 min read

Yes, you can drive after 8 hours in sleeper berth using split sleeper provisions. Learn how to calculate available hours and complete your split legally.