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Federal Hours of Service Course – Canadian and US Regulations

This course on Canadian and US Hours of Service deals with the rules and regulations that drivers must abide by. The main aim of these regulations is to counteract fatigue, ensuring not just the safety of those involved in commercial transportation, but also the general public sharing the road.

The Federal Hours of Service Course - Canadian and US Regulations provides a comprehensive overview of the laws and regulations that drivers must adhere to.

These regulations serve as a crucial tool in battling fatigue; they are pivotal in guaranteeing the safety of those involved in commercial transportation, as well as the general public utilizing the same roadways.

This course seeks to equip the learner with a clear understanding of the rules that govern them and how to apply these rules effectively. After completing the Federal Hours of Service Course - Canadian and US Regulations, learners should have a firm grasp of Day and Shift Limits, exemptions to these limits, documentation requirements (form and manner), and the responsibilities of the driver.

The US-specific segment of this course provides insight into the rules a driver must adhere to when operating in the United States and how to maintain compliance before entry.

Introduction

• Federal VS Provincial
• Who is exempt from the requirement to keep logs?
• The 4 Duty Statuses

• Define a Day
• Driving and On- duty limits (13 and 14 hour rules)
• Daily Off Duty limits
  • 2 hours separate and apart define
    

Deferals

• Rules of Deferral

Sleeper Berths

• Single Drivers - Split sleeper berth
• Team Driving – Split sleeper berth
• Co-Drivers

Cycles

• Cycle limits (1 and 2)
• Cycle resets
• Mandatory 24 hours off duty in 14 days
• Changing Cycles

Exemptions

• Emergencies
• Adverse Driving
• Driver Traveling as a Passenger
• Personal Use
• Ferries

North of 60 Rules

• Driving, On Duty and Work Shift Limits
• Off Duty Requirements
• Sleeper Rules for Single and Team Drivers
• Cycles

General Log Requirements

• What is required on a daily log?
• Start
• During the day
• End of Day
• How to write a proper off – duty log

• Rules Regarding Possession of Logs
• Preceding 14 Days
• Completed up to the current duty status change
• Supporting documents
• Must be sent to home office within 20 days of completion
• Definition of Log Tampering

• Shift rules only in U.S.
• 14 Hour Duty Limit
• 11 Hour Driving Limit
• Mandatory rest break
• 60/70 hour Limits
• Off Duty requirements
• Sleeper/Split Sleeper
• Adverse Driving Condition Exception
• Other Exemptions
• Form and Manner
• Egregious Hours of Service Violation

Estimated time of completion is 2 hours

There are tests conducted throughout this online course to reinforce the information presented. A score of 80% is required to pass this course. Participants have up to three attempts to achieve the pass mark. 

Upon achieving a successful completion of this online course, a certificate will be made available for download and print.

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