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February 2007
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Introduction
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The new Federal Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulation (SOR/2005-313) came into effect on January 1, 2007.
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The new Federal Hours of Service Regulation is important to public safety.
Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation would like to assist the commercial truck and bus industry by providing the following resource information that may be used to help develop training material for the industry, its owners, drivers, safety officers and other staff.
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NOTICE TO READERS The actual legislation supersedes any information provided
in this reference material
Corrections, comments and suggestions are welcomed by Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation using the feedback form in the appendix at the end of the Introduction Module
Electronic versions of this material will be updated periodically and may be viewed on the internet at: www.infratrans.gov.ab.ca
Reproduction of this document is allowed but content should not be altered nor used in a manner that would change the intended meaning of the material or its accuracy.
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Table of ContentsGeneral Information - Introduction and Modules 1-4 Introduction, Overview, Application, Responsibilities and Driver Activities
Hours and Limits - Modules 5-9 Daily Limits, Work Shift Limits, Deferral of Off-Duty Time, Splitting of Daily Off-
Duty Time/Sleeper Berths, Cycles
Permits - Modules 10-13 Special Permit – Oil Well Service Vehicle Permits, Special Permit – Commercial
Vehicles Other than Oil Well Service Vehicles, Special Permit – Research/Pilot Project, Permit Process
Exemptions - Modules 14-19 Ferries, North of 60, Daily Logs, Radius Exemption – 160 Kilometres,
Electronic Recording Devices
Enforcement - Modules 20-24 Out-of-Service Declarations, Inspections and Authority, Detecting Falsified
Logs, Enforcement Action, Daily Log Audits.
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Purpose of this Reference Guide assist carriers and drivers with understanding the
Federal Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulation (SOR/2005-313) and the Associated Application Guide.
increase understanding of, and compliance with the legislation in order to:
reduce collisions reduce the incidence and severity of injuriesreduce the associated costs to society and
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Owners of trucks and cargo vans registered for more than 4,500 kilograms who have been/will be operating outside Alberta (including farmers) and providers of passenger transportation with buses and passenger vans and their employees who: are unclear about their responsibilities under the new regulations;
want to increase their understanding; want to reduce the risk of a fatigue related collision.
Safety Officers Administrative staff responsible for ensuring that administrative
procedures are identified and used Carrier Management who need to understand their personal and
corporate legislation requirements Shippers, receivers and any others who have responsibilities under
the federal hours of service legislation Law enforcement agencies
Who should use this guide?
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OTHER SOURCES OF HELP Alberta Motor Transport Association Legislation Sources:
Queens Printer Bookstore (Alberta)Canadian Publishing Centre (Federal)
Transportation Consultants Red Deer College
Transportation Safety Director Program Lethbridge Community College
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APPENDIX The Appendix to this module contains the
following documents:
Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations (SOR/2005-313)
Feedback Form
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Module 1: Overview
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What if there were no rules limiting how many hours a driver could drive a commercial vehicle?
What would happen to the commercial vehicle driver?
What affect would it have on highway safety?
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History and reasons for Hours of Service legislation
How the human body clock affects fatigue How to identify driver fatigue How to avoid sleep debt
What will I learn in this module?
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Rules that commercial vehicle drivers follow in Canada
Maximum allowable driving times and minimum required off-duty times
Until recently, rules were not based on sleep and fatigue research
Why do we need Hours of Service legislation?
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1989 - 1996 $6 million study Driving long hours, day after day, results in
serious fatigue caused by “sleep debt” Fatigue leads to commercial vehicle
collisions
Fatigue and Alertness Study
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Need adequate sleep to combat fatigue Need to change Hours of Service
regulations to allow opportunities for additional sleep
10 years of consultations to make changes to regulations
What is fatigue?
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Caused by work, exertion or stress for long periods of time
People contribute to their fatigue by simply being awake
People become tired and drowsy Increased chance of microsleep
What is fatigue?
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Body clock tells body processes when to have peaks & low points
Example:Midnight to dawn, clock tells body to lower
body temperature, slow heart rate, lower blood pressure
Body makes these changes whether we are asleep or awake!
How does the human body clock affect fatigue?
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Disrupting the clock can lead to a lack of sleep and increase in fatigue
Low points = increase in fatigue-related accidents
How does the human body clock affect fatigue?
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Decreased judgment Decreased decision-making ability Diminished memory, reaction time,
concentration Worsened mood
What are the symptoms of fatigue?
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Only way to combat fatigue is sleep Average person needs 6 - 8 hours of sleep
per day People who do not get sufficient daily
sleep build a “sleep debt” As sleep debt increases, people become
less alert and drowsier
How can I avoid sleep debt?
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Take 20 – 30 minute naps Sleep for a longer period of time Relax so the you have a deeper sleep
How can I avoid sleep debt?
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January 1, 2007 Changes give commercial vehicle drivers
opportunity to obtain adequate sleep Changes are consistent with research on
fatigue, human body clock and sleep debt
Hours of Service Regulations
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Module 2: Application
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There are two hours of service regulations:FederalAlberta
What is the difference between these two regulations?
Do the Federal Regulations apply to all commercial vehicles?
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Definition of motor carrier Commercial vehicles that apply Federal
Regulations Commercial vehicles that are excluded
from Federal Regulations
What will learn in this module?
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What is a motor carrier?
Transports goods/passengers by truck or bus
Operates vehicle for commercial purposesOperates outside Alberta – “Federal"
Operating StatusOperates solely in Alberta – "Provincial"
Operating Status
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Motor carriers with Federal Operating Status (as indicated on the carrier's Alberta Safety Fitness Certificate)
Commercial Vehicles that Apply the Federal Regulations
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Truck, tractor, trailer or any combination of these vehicles with gross vehicle weight greater than 4,500 kilograms
Commercial Vehicles that Apply the Federal Regulations
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Bus with seating capacity of 11 persons or more, including the driver
Commercial Vehicles that Apply the Federal Regulations
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Commercial Vehicles Excluded from the Federal Regulations Commercial vehicle with total registered
gross vehicle weight of 4,500 kilograms or less
Total Registered Gross Vehicle Weight
≤ 4,500 kilograms
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2 or 3-axle vehicle transporting farm, forest, sea, or lake productsDriver is producer of productsExemption covers both delivery and return trip
Commercial Vehicles Excluded from the Federal Regulations
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Emergency vehiclesFire-fighting vehicle, ambulance, police
vehicle, or other vehicle used during an emergency
Tow trucks are not an emergency vehicle
Commercial Vehicles Excluded from the Federal Regulations
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Commercial vehicle providing relief in a “public welfare emergency”Fire, flood, drought, storm, earthquake,
hurricane, tornado or other natural phenomenon; disease in human beings, animals or plants; or accident or pollution
Drivers should document emergency exemption
Commercial Vehicles Excluded from the Federal Regulations
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Municipality’s public transit bus Travels within 25 kilometres of boundary of
municipality
Commercial Vehicles Excluded from the Federal Regulations
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Commercial vehicle driven for personal useRefer to Module 14
Commercial Vehicles Excluded from the Federal Regulations
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Does the motor carrier have
“Federal” Operating Status?
Is the vehicle’s registered gross vehicle weight
more than 4500 kg or does the bus seat 11 or more persons?
NoFederal
Regulations do not apply
No
Yes
Is the vehicle exempt
(see exemptions on pages 5 -
7)?
Yes
Yes
No
Federal Regulations
apply
Federal Regulations do not apply
Federal Regulations do not apply
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Module 3: Responsibilities
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Whose responsibility is it to ensure that drivers are not fatigued?
Is it the motor carrier’s, shipper’s, consignee’s, third party’s or driver’s responsibility?
Answer is all of them – safety is everyone’s responsibility
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What will I learn in this module?
Motor carrier responsibilities Shipper responsibilities Consignee responsibilities Third party responsibilities Driver responsibilities
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What are the motor carrier’s responsibilities?
Refuse to allow driver to drive if: Driver’s abilities are impaired (by alcohol, drugs,
fatigue, health or unknown causes) and it’s unsafe for driver to drive
Driving risks safety or health of public, driver or motor carrier employees
Driver is subject to an out-of-service declaration Driver is not complying with the Federal
Regulations
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What are the shipper’s responsibilities?
Refuse to allow driver to drive if: Driver’s abilities are impaired (by alcohol, drugs,
fatigue, health or unknown causes) and it’s unsafe for driver to drive
Driving risks safety or health of public, driver or motor carrier employees
Driver is subject to an out-of-service declaration Driver is not complying with the Federal
Regulations
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What are the consignee’s (receiver’s) responsibilities?
Refuse to allow driver to drive if: Driver’s abilities are impaired (by alcohol, drugs,
fatigue, health or unknown causes) and it’s unsafe for the driver to drive
Driving risks safety or health of public, driver or motor carrier employees
Driver is subject to an out-of-service declaration Driver is not complying with the Federal
Regulations
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What are the third party’s responsibilities?
Refuse to allow driver to drive if: Driver’s abilities are impaired (by alcohol, drugs,
fatigue, health or unknown causes) and it’s unsafe for the driver to drive
Driving risks safety or health of public, driver or motor carrier employees
Driver is subject to an out-of-service declaration Driver is not complying with the Federal
Regulations
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What are the driver’s responsibilities?
Refuse to drive if: Driver’s abilities are impaired (by alcohol, drugs,
fatigue, health or unknown causes) and it’s unsafe for the driver to drive
Driving risks safety or health of public, driver or motor carrier employees
Driver is subject to an out-of-service declaration Driver who has decided not to drive is protected
under the Regulations
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“Due Diligence”
Need to ask:
What would a reasonable person do in the same situation to avoid harm to other persons or their property?
If a reasonable person would not let driver drive, the person must not request, require or allow driver to drive
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Motor Carrier
Shipper
Consignee (Receiver)
Driver
= Highway and Public Safety
Third Party
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Module 4: Driver Activities
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What activities do commercial vehicle drivers perform in a day?
Pick up/drop off load, drive, maintain vehicle, complete paperwork, eat, sleep
Every driver activity can be classified into one of four categories
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What will I learn in this module?
Activities classified as driving time Activities classified as on-duty other than driving
time Activities classified as off-duty time other than
time spent in a sleeper berth Activities classified as off-duty time spent in a
sleeper berth How to use a logbook
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What is “duty status”?
Four categories of duty status: Off-duty time, other than time spent in a
sleeper berth Off-duty time spent in a sleeper berth Driving time (on-duty time) On-duty time, other than driving time
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“On-duty time”
Begins when driver starts work or is required by motor carrier to be available for work
Does not include time when driver is waiting to be assigned work
Ends when driver stops work or is relieved of all responsibility by motor carrier
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“Off-duty time”
Any time other than on-duty time
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Off-Duty Time, Other Than Time Spent in a Sleeper Berth Driver has the freedom to do whatever
driver wants to do Driver is relieved of all duty, responsibility
and obligation for care and custody of vehicle, its accessories, and any passengers or cargo it may be carrying
Driver has freedom to leave vehicle to do something else
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Off-Duty Time, Other Than in a Sleeper BerthExamples: Meal break Rest break Sleep Waiting for work assignment Work performed for an organization other than
the motor carrier Vacation time
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Off-Duty Time Spent in a Sleeper Berth Driver is in sleeper berth area Sleeper berth is in the cab or passenger
compartment of commercial vehicle Specific dimensions and environmental
requirements for sleeper berths will be discussed in Module 8
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Off-Duty Time Spent in a Sleeper Berth
Examples: Reading in sleeper berth Relaxing in sleeper berth Sleeping in sleeper berth
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Driving Time
Driver operates or controls a commercial vehicle
Example:- Driving a commercial vehicle
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On-Duty, Other Than Driving Time Driver performs other activities while
on-duty Inspecting, servicing or repairing
commercial vehicle Loading or unloading commercial vehicle Waiting to be dispatched (at a motor
carrier or shipper facility)
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On-Duty, Other Than Driving Time Waiting for inspection at customs Traveling in commercial vehicle as a
co-driver Traveling as a passenger in commercial
vehicle to a point where the driver will begin driving
Performing any other work for the motor carrier such as completing paperwork
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What is a logbook and how is it used? Logbook is used to record driver activities Each page in a logbook records one day’s
(24 hours) activities Obtain logbooks from motor carriers or
purchase them at truck stops, stationary stores or commercial printing companies
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What is a logbook and how is it used? Daily grid
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Daily Grid ExampleTime Activity Duty Status
8 hours Sleep Off-duty time other than time spent in a sleeper berth
1 hour Eat breakfast and drive to motor carrier
Off-duty time other than time spent in a sleeper berth
1 hour Supervise loading of vehicle
On-duty, other than driving time
4 hours Drive Driving time
1 hour Eat lunch Off-duty time other than time spent in a sleeper berth
4 hours Drive Driving time
1 hour Eat supper Off-duty time other than time spent in a sleeper berth
2 hours Drive Driving time
1 hour Supervise unloading of vehicle, maintain vehicle and complete paperwork
On-duty, other than driving time
1 hour Relax and sleep Off-duty time other than time spent in a sleeper berth
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Daily Grid Example
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Module 5: Daily Limits
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What is a day? How many hours can a driver drive in a
day? How many hours does a driver need to be
off-duty in a day?
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What will I learn in this module?
Definition of a day Daily driving time limit Daily off-duty time requirement
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What is a day?
24-hour period that begins at hour designated by motor carrier
Hour at which day begins remains constant unless driver takes a cycle reset
Motor carrier can designate different daily start times for different drivers
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What is a day?
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How many hours can a driver drive in a day? Daily Driving Time Limit
Daily On-Duty Time Limit
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Daily Driving Time Limit
13 hours in a day (designated 24-hour period)
Driving periods may start and stop throughout day
Total Driving Time ≤ 13 hours
STOP DRIVING AFTER
13 HOURS DRIVING
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Daily Driving Time Limit
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Daily Driving Time Limit
Driving Time8:00 – 13:00 5 hours14:00 – 19:00 5 hours20:00 – 23:00 3 hoursTotal 13 hours Total Driving Time ≤ 13 hours
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Daily On-Duty Time Limit
Can’t drive after 14 hours On-Duty Time in a day (designated 24-hour period)
On-Duty Time = “Driving Time” + “On-Duty Time Other Than Driving”
Total On-Duty Time ≤ 14 hours
STOP DRIVING AFTER
14 HOURS ON-DUTY
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Daily On-Duty Time Limit
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Daily On-Duty Time Limit
On-Duty Time8:00 – 13:00 5 hours14:00 – 19:00 5 hours20:00 – 24:00 4 hoursTotal 14 hours Total On-Duty Time ≤ 14 hours
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How many hours does a driver need to be off-duty in a day? Total Off-Duty Time ≥ 10 hours Off-Duty Time = “Off-Duty Time Other
Than in Sleeper Berth” + “Off-Duty Time in Sleeper Berth”
Must include at least 2 hours off-duty time that aren’t part of 8 consecutive hours of core off-duty time (Module 6)Each block ≥ 30 minutes to be eligible
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Daily Off-Duty Requirement
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Daily Off-Duty Requirement
Off-Duty Time0:00 – 8:00 8 hours13:00 – 14:00 1 hour19:00 – 20:00 1 hoursTotal 10 hours Total Off-Duty Time ≥ 10 hours
Includes 2 hours that aren’t part of 8 hours core off-duty time (each block ≥ 30
minutes to be eligible)
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Summary of Daily Driving Limits and Off-Duty Requirement
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Summary of Daily Driving Limits and Off-Duty Requirement (cont’d)
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Summary of Daily Driving Limits and Off-Duty Requirement (cont’d)
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Summary of Daily Limits
No driving after 13 hours driving No driving after 14 hours on-duty At least 10 hours off-duty before driver can
drive again8 consecutive off-duty hours2 additional off-duty hours (blocks ≥ 30
minutes) that are not part of 8 consecutive hours
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Module 6: Work Shift Limits
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What is a work shift? How many hours can a driver drive in a
work shift? Do daily limits have an effect on work shift
limits?
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What will I learn in this module?
Definition of work shift
Core off-duty time requirements
Work shift limits
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What is a work shift?
Period of time that driver is “on the job” Begins when driver performs any activity
for motor carrier Ends when driver stops for an extended
period of rest (“core rest period” or “core off-duty time”)
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What is core off-duty time?
Opportunity to obtain adequate sleep During core rest period, driver must have
off-duty time ≥ 8 consecutive hours
REST FOR 8 CONSECUTIVE
HOURS
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What is the work shift limit?
Driver cannot drive after 16 hours of elapsed time on work shift
STOP DRIVING AFTER
16 HOURS ON WORK
SHIFT
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What is the work shift limit?
During the work shift following rules apply:No driving after 13 hours driving in work shiftNo driving after 14 hours on-duty in work shiftNo driving after 16 hours of elapsed time in
work shift After 16-hour work shift, driver must stop driving
even if the driver has not reached the daily limits
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What is the work shift limit?
After work shift, driver must start a core rest period (at least 8 consecutive hours off-duty time)
Once driver has taken core rest period, driver can start a new work shift
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What is the work shift limit?
Every work shift is anchored on either end with core rest period
Core Rest Period
≥ 8 consecutive
off-duty hours
Work ShiftCore Rest
Period≥ 8
consecutive off-duty hours
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What is the work shift limit?
Work shift limits are not the same as the daily limits discussed in Module 5
Driver must comply with both the work shift limits and the daily limits
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Example #1
Start of Work Shift
End of Work Shift
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Example #2
Start of Work Shift
End of Work Shift
STOP DRIVING AFTER
16 HOURS ON WORK
SHIFT
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Example #3
Start of Work Shift
End of Work Shift
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Can a work shift span more than one “day”? Yes, but all daily limits still apply each day
End of Work Shift
Start of new Work
Shift
STOP DRIVING AFTER
13 HOURS DRIVING AND
14 HOURS ON-DUTY IN A
DAY
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Start of Work Shift
STOP DRIVING AFTER
16 HOURS ON WORK
SHIFT
End of Work Shift
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Can a driver combine a core rest period with the 2-hour daily off-duty time requirement? No, “double dipping” None of the 8 consecutive hours of off-
duty time (core rest period) can count towards 2-hour daily off-duty requirement
2 hours off-duty time (or a portion of the 2 hours) can occur immediately before or after the core rest period
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Summary of Daily and Work Shift LimitsDaily Limits (start time of 24-hour period specified by carrier) No driving after 13 hours driving No driving after 14 hours on-duty At least 10 hours off-duty before driver can drive again
- 8 consecutive off-duty hours- 2 additional off-duty hours (blocks ≥ 30 minutes) that are not part of 8
consecutive hours
Work Shift Limits (period between end of one core rest period and start of next core rest period)
No driving after 13 hours driving No driving after 14 hours on-duty No driving after 16 hours elapsed time (includes all time in work shift)
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Module 7: Deferral of Off-Duty Time
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If driver can’t meet daily off-duty time requirement, driver can defer hours:
How many daily off-duty time hours can a driver defer?
What are the conditions for daily off-duty time deferral?
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What will I learn in this module?
Maximum number of daily off-duty time hours that a driver can defer
Conditions for daily off-duty time deferral
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How many daily off-duty time hours can a driver defer? Driver can defer up to 2 hours to following
day Total off-duty time for 2 days ≥ 20 hours
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What are the conditions for daily off-duty time deferral? Deferred off-duty time added to next 8
consecutive hours of off-duty time (core rest period)
Total driving time in two days ≤ 26 hours Driver must declare use of deferral in
“Remarks” section of daily log
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What are the conditions for daily off-duty time deferral?
Take 8 consecutive hours of off-duty time (core rest period):
After 13 hours of driving time in work shift After 14 hours of on-duty time in work shift After 16 hours of elapsed time in work shift
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STOP DRIVING AFTER
13 HOURS DRIVING IN A WORK SHIFT
STOP DRIVING AFTER
13 HOURS DRIVING IN A WORK SHIFT
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STOP DRIVING AFTER
14 HOURS ON-DUTY IN A WORK SHIFT
STOP DRIVING AFTER
14 HOURS ON-DUTY IN A WORK SHIFT
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How often can a driver apply the off-duty time deferral? Driver can use the off-duty time deferral
option every second day
Monday Deferral of Off-Duty Time Used – Day 1Tuesday Deferral of Off-Duty Time Used – Day 2Wednesday Deferral of Off-Duty Time Used – Day 1Thursday Deferral of Off-Duty Time Used – Day 2Friday Deferral of Off-Duty Time Used – Day 1Saturday Deferral of Off-Duty Time Used – Day 2
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Summary of Daily Deferred Time and Work Shift LimitsDaily LimitsDeferred Time (option to move up to 2 hours of off-duty time to 2nd
day): Total driving time in 2 days ≤ 26 hours Total off-duty time in 2 days ≥ 20 hours Off-duty time for Day 1 and Day 2
- At least 8 consecutive off-duty hours taken in Day 1- At least 10 consecutive off-duty hours taken in Day 2- 2 additional off-duty hours (blocks ≥ 30 minutes) that are not part of 10
consecutive hours in Day 2 (but they can be consecutive)
Work Shift Limits No driving after 13 hours driving No driving after 14 hours on-duty No driving after 16 hours elapsed time
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Module 8: Splitting of Daily Off-Duty Time / Sleeper Berths
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Drivers can use sleeper berths and team drivers to increase off-duty time flexibility
What is a sleeper berth? How can a single driver use a sleeper berth to
increase off-duty time flexibility? What are team drivers? How can team drivers use a sleeper berth to
increase off-duty time flexibility?
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What will I learn in this module?
Sleeper berth construction criteria Sleeper berth rules for a single driver Sleeper berth rules for team drivers
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What is a sleeper berth?
Area of commercial vehicle used for sleeping accommodation
Sleeper berths must meet specific construction requirements
Driver cannot “make” a sleeper berth using driver, passenger or back seat area
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Sleeper Berths in Commercial Vehicles In cab or securely attached to cab In cargo space if separated from rest of cargo
space Cannot be in sleeping facilities being transported
as cargo (example: boats, campers, travel trailers)
Cannot be in or on a semi-trailer or full trailer
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Sleeper Berths in Commercial Vehicles 1.9 metres x 60 cm x 60 cm Easy and direct access Adequate heating, cooling, ventilation and
protection from exhaust, leaks, dust and rain Mattress ≥ 10 cm; adequate sheets and blankets
(sleeping bag is adequate) Means of preventing ejection of occupant
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Sleeper Berths in Buses
In passenger compartment 1.9 metres x 60 cm x 60 cm Solid walls and locking door Window shades to control lighting levels Adequate heating, cooling, ventilation and
protection from exhaust, leaks, dust and rain Mattress ≥ 10 cm; adequate sheets and blankets
(sleeping bag is adequate) Means of preventing ejection of occupant
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What are the sleeper berth rules for a single driver? Driver can split 10 hours daily off-duty time
into sleeper berth periodsDriver must rest in the sleeper berthEach sleeper berth period ≥ 2 hours Total for 2 consecutive sleeper berth periods
≥ 10 hours
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Possible Combinations of Sleeper Berth Periods
Sleeper Berth Period
Sleeper Berth Period
Total Sleeper Berth Time
3 hours 7 hours 10 hours
4 hours 6 hours 10 hours
5 hours 5 hours 10 hours
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Example #1
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Eligible Sleeper Berth Periods
Sleeper berth period >= 2 hours This sleeper berth period + another sleeper
berth period >= 10 hours Driving time <= 13 hours (before and after the
sleeper berth period) No driving after 14 hours on-duty (before and
after the sleeper berth period) No driving after 16 hours elapsed time (before
and after the sleeper berth period)
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Daily Limits When Using Sleeper Berth Stop driving after 13 hours driving time in
a “day” Stop driving after 14 hours on-duty time in
a “day” At least 10 hours off-duty in a “day”
and none of the off-duty time can be deferred to the next day
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Work Shift Limits When Using Sleeper Berth Stop driving after 13 hours driving time (before
and after each eligible sleeper berth period) Stop driving after 14 hours on-duty time (before
and after each eligible sleeper berth period) Stop driving after 16 hours of elapsed time
(before and after each eligible sleeper berth period)
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Work Shift Limits When Using Sleeper Berth Include all activities since the end of
previous sleeper berth period until start of next sleeper berth period
Exclude current sleeper berth periodPrevious Sleeper Berth Period
Work Shift
(Part A)
Current Sleeper Berth Period
Work Shift
(Part B)
Next Sleeper Berth Period
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Start of Work Shift
#1
Start of Work Shift
#2
Start of Work Shift
#3
End of Work Shift
#1
End of Work Shift
#2
End of Work Shift
#3
A
CB
Example #1 (cont’d)
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Switch to a Regular Work Shift
8 consecutive hours off-duty time to make the switch
Can be combination of off-duty time and time spent in the sleeper berth as long as the time is continuous
REST FOR 8 CONSECUTIVE
HOURS
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What are the sleeper berth rules for team drivers? Team drivers (co-drivers) can split 10
hours daily off-duty time into sleeper berth periodsDriver must rest in the sleeper berthEach sleeper berth period ≥ 4 hours Total for 2 consecutive sleeper berth periods
≥ 8 hours2 additional off-duty hours for each co-driver
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Possible Combinations of Sleeper Berth Periods
OptionSleeper
Berth Period
Sleeper Berth Period
Additional Off-Duty
Time
Total Off-Duty Time
1 4 hours 4 hours 2 hours 10 hours
2 4 hours 5 hours 1 hour 10 hours
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Example #2
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Eligible Sleeper Berth Periods
Sleeper berth period >= 4 hours This sleeper berth period + another sleeper
berth period >= 8 hours Driving time <= 13 hours (before and after the
sleeper berth period) No driving after 14 hours on-duty (before and
after the sleeper berth period) No driving after 16 hours elapsed time (before
and after the sleeper berth period)
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Daily Limits When Using Sleeper Berth Stop driving after 13 hours driving time in
a “day” Stop driving after 14 hours on-duty time in
a “day” At least 10 hours off-duty in a “day”
and none of the off-duty time can be deferred to the next day
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Work Shift Limits When Using Sleeper Berth Stop driving after 13 hours driving time (before
and after each eligible sleeper berth period) Stop driving after 14 hours on-duty time (before
and after each eligible sleeper berth period) Stop driving after 16 hours of elapsed time
(before and after each eligible sleeper berth period)
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Work Shift Limits When Using Sleeper Berth Include all activities since end of previous
sleeper berth period until start of next sleeper berth period
Exclude current sleeper berth periodPrevious Sleeper Berth Period
Work Shift
(Part A)
Current Sleeper Berth Period
Work Shift
(Part B)
Next Sleeper Berth Period
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Start of Work Shift
#1
Start of Work Shift
#2
Start of Work Shift
#3
End of Work Shift
#1
End of Work Shift
#2
End of Work Shift
#3
A B
C D
Example #2
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Co-Driver Daily Log
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Switch to a Regular Work Shift
8 consecutive hours off-duty time to make the switch
Can be combination of off-duty time and time spent in the sleeper berth as long as the time is continuous
REST FOR 8 CONSECUTIVE
HOURS
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Switch from Team Drivers to Single Driver Record change in the daily log
Follow rules for new driving situation (i.e., single driver) from that point forward
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Team Drivers
Single Driver
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Summary of Daily and Work Shift Limits (Sleeper Berth) Daily LimitsRegular Time: No driving after 13 hours driving No driving after 14 hours on-duty At least 10 hours off-duty
Work Shift LimitsSingle Driver Using Sleeper Berth: No driving after 13 hours driving on either side of each eligible sleeper berth period No driving after 14 hours on-duty on either side of each eligible sleeper berth period No driving after 16 hours elapsed time on either side of each eligible sleeper berth period
(excluding time in eligible sleeper berth period) (Eligible sleeper berth period ≥ 2 hours; total for 2 eligible sleeper berth periods ≥ 10 hours)
Team Drivers Using Sleeper Berth: No driving after 13 hours driving on either side of each eligible sleeper berth period No driving after 14 hours on-duty on either side of each eligible sleeper berth period No driving after 16 hours elapsed time on either side of each eligible sleeper berth period
(excluding time in eligible sleeper berth period) (Eligible sleeper berth period ≥ 4 hours; total for 2 eligible sleeper berth periods ≥ 8 hours. Require 2 additional hours of off-duty time.)
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Module 9: Cycles
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In addition to daily and work shift limits, drivers need to work within cycle limits
What are cycle limits? How many off-duty hours must a driver take
to reset the cycle? What is “mandatory 24 hours off-duty”? How do drivers switch cycles, restart their
current cycle, or change the start time of their day?
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What will I learn in this module?
Cycle limits
Cycle resets
Cycle switching© Microsoft®
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What are the cycle limits?
Cycle 1 – limits on-duty time over a period of 7 days
Cycle 2 – limits on-duty time over a period of 14 days
Reach cycle limit - driver must stop driving
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What are the cycle resets?
Driver can take extended period of off-duty time (cycle reset)
After reset period – accumulated on-duty hours set back to zero, driver starts new cycle and resumes driving
Driver does not have to take cycle reset – driver can reduce hours so as not to exceed 70 or 120 hours
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Cycle 1
No driving after 70 hours on-duty time during any period of 7 consecutive days
Driver must take at least 36 consecutive hours off-duty time to reset cycle
STOP DRIVING AFTER
70 HOURS ON-DUTY IN
7 DAYS
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Off-Duty Off-Duty
14 hours on-duty
14 hours on-duty
14 hours on-duty
14 hours on-duty
14 hours on-duty 24 hours
off-duty
12 hoursoff-duty
Start a new cycle – resume driving
Cycle 1 Example
STOP DRIVIN
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STOP DRIVIN
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Off-Duty Off-Duty 13 hours on-duty
8 hours on-duty
12 hours on-duty
10 hours on-duty
11 hours on-duty
3 hours on-duty
10 hours on-duty
10 hours on-duty
13 hours on-duty
13 hours on-duty
24 hours off-duty
12 hoursoff-duty
Start a new cycle – resume
driving
Cycle 1 Example
STOP DRIVIN
G
STOP DRIVIN
G
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Day # Total On-Duty for Day Total On-Duty for 7 Days
1 13
2 8
3 12
4 10
5 11
6 3
7 10 67
8 10 64
9 13 69
10 13 70
Sliding Window
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Cycle 2
No driving after 120 hours on-duty time in any period of 14 consecutive days
Driver can’t exceed 70 hours of on-duty time without taking at least 24 consecutive hours off-duty time
Driver must take at least 72 consecutive hours off-duty time to reset cycle
STOP DRIVING AFTER
120 HOURS ON-DUTY IN
14 DAYS
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Off-Duty Off-Duty Off-Duty
14 hours
on-duty
14 hours
on-duty
14 hours
on-duty
14 hours
on-duty
14 hours on-duty
24 hours off-duty
14 hourson-duty
14 hours
on-duty
14 hours
on-duty
8 hourson-duty
16 hours off-duty
24 hoursoff-duty
24 hoursoff-duty
8 hoursoff-duty
Start a new cycle – resume
driving
Cycle 2 Example
STOP DRIVIN
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STOP DRIVIN
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STOP DRIVIN
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STOP DRIVIN
G
STOP DRIVIN
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Off-Duty Off-Duty Off-Duty
13 hours
on-duty
8 hours on-duty
12 hours
on-duty
10 hours
on-duty
11 hours
on-duty
6 hours on-duty
10 hours
on-duty
24 hours off-duty
10 hours
on-duty
9 hours on-duty
8 hours off-duty
9 hours on-duty
5 hours on-duty
8 hours on-duty
10 hours
on-duty
11 hours
on-duty
24 hoursoff-duty
14 hours
on-duty
14 hours
on-duty
12 hourson-duty 24 hours
off-duty
24 hoursoff-duty
24 hoursoff-duty
Start a new
cycle – resume driving
Cycle 2 Example
STOP DRIVING
STOP DRIVING
STOP DRIVING
STOP DRIVING
STOP DRIVING
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Sliding WindowDay # Total On-Duty for Day Total On-Duty for 14 Days
1 13
2 8
3 12
4 10
5 11
6 6
7 10
8 0
9 10
10 9
11 8
12 9
13 5
14 8 119
15 10 116
16 11 119
17 0 107
18 14 111
19 14 114
20 12 120
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What is “mandatory 24 hours off-duty”? No driving after 14 consecutive days
(regardless of number of on-duty hours)
After 14 consecutive days on-duty, driver must take at least 24 consecutive hours off-duty time before driver resumes driving
STOP DRIVING AFTER 14 DAYSON-DUTY
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
24 hours off-duty
On-duty
On-duty
On-duty
On-duty
On-duty
On-duty
On-duty
On-duty
On-duty
On-duty
On-duty
On-duty
On-duty
On-duty 24 hours
off-duty
On-duty
On-duty
On-duty
On-duty
On-duty
Day Off Example
STOP DRIVIN
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STOP DRIVIN
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How do drivers switch cycles, restart their current cycle, or change the start time of their day? Switch from Cycle 1 to Cycle 2 –
36 consecutive hours off-duty time Switch from Cycle 2 to Cycle 1 –
72 consecutive hours off-duty time Change start time of day or restart cycle using
Cycle 1 – 36 consecutive hours off-duty time Change start time of day or restart cycle using
Cycle 2 – 72 consecutive hours off-duty time
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Change Start Time Example
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Switch from Cycle 2 to Cycle 1 Example
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Summary of Cycle Limits
Cycle Limits (cycle specified by carrier)Cycle 1: No driving after 70 hours on-duty in any 7 consecutive days At least 36 consecutive hours off-duty (to reset cycle)Cycle 2: No driving after 120 hours on-duty in any 14 consecutive days No driving after 70 hours on-duty at any time in the cycle without
taking 24 consecutive hours off-duty At least 72 consecutive hours off-duty (to reset cycle)Day Off: No driving after 14 consecutive days (regardless of the number of
on-duty hours) without taking at least 24 consecutive hours off-duty
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Module 10: Oil Well Service Vehicle Permits
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Motor carriers can apply for a special permit for oil well service vehicles
What is a special permit for oil well service vehicles?
How does a motor carrier apply for this permit?
What are the conditions for this permit?
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What will I learn in this module?
Special permit for oil well service vehicles Application for a special permit for oil well
service vehicles Conditions for a special permit
for oil well service vehicles
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What is an oil well service vehicle? Specially constructed, altered or equipped to
accommodate specific service requirement associated with oil or natural gas industry
AND Used exclusively in oil and natural gas industry
for transporting equipment or materials to and from oil and natural gas facilities, or for servicing and repairing oil or natural gas facilities
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What is an oil well service vehicle permit? Oil well service vehicle drivers may need
to work for longer periods than the cycle limits allow
Permit authorizes motor carrier and driver to operate under special terms and conditions for a maximum of 1 year
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How does a motor carrier apply for this special permit? Motor carrier submits information and
documentation required for permit application (We will discuss permit applications in Module 13)
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What are the conditions for this special permit?Provincial director may issue permit: If vehicle and operation meet the oil well service
vehicle definition and policy limits If driver has successfully completed training
directly related to safety requirements associated with operating within field services sector of oil or natural gas industry
AND Safety and health of the public, driver or
employees of motor carrier are not at risk
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What are the conditions for this special permit? Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation
conducts safety review of applicant’s compliance levels and may require periodic re-verification of safety performance
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What are the conditions for this special permit? Regular cycle limits and requirements do not
applyMinimum 3 periods of off-duty time, each at
least 24 hours long, in any period of 24 days
Minimum 72 consecutive hours of off-duty time once no longer driving under the provisions of permit (i.e., before beginning driving under regular cycle limits)
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What are the conditions for this special permit? Waiting time and standby time recorded as
off-duty time if:Driver performs no work during the timeDriver records the time as off-duty time on
the daily grid and as waiting or standby time in the “Remarks” section
Time is not included in minimum 8 consecutive hours core off-duty time
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What are the conditions for this special permit? None of the daily off-duty time can be
deferred to the next day Use of radius exemption is prohibited (i.e.,
driver must fill out a daily log for each day) – refer to Module 17 and Module 18
All other regulation requirements apply (Standby time counts toward 16-hour elapsed time limit)
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Off-Duty Off-Duty Off-Duty
14 hours
on-duty
14 hours
on-duty
14 hours
on-duty
14 hours
on-duty
14 hours
on-duty
14 hours
on-duty
14 hours
on-duty
24 hours off-duty
14 hours
on-duty
14 hours
on-duty
14 hours
off-duty
14 hours
on-duty
14 hours
on-duty
14 hours
on-duty
14 hours
on-duty
14 hours
on-duty
24 hoursoff-duty
14 hours
on-duty
14 hours
on-duty
14 hourson-duty
24 hoursoff-duty
14 hours
on-duty
14 hours
on-duty
14 hours
on-duty
24 hoursoff-duty
24 hoursoff-duty
24 hoursoff-duty
Start a new
cycle – resume driving
STOP DRIVIN
G
STOP DRIVIN
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STOP DRIVIN
G
STOP DRIVIN
G
STOP DRIVIN
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STOP DRIVIN
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Module 11: Special Permit –
Commercial Vehicles Other than Oil Well Service Vehicles
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Motor carriers can apply for a special permit for commercial vehicles other than oil well service vehicles
What is a special permit for commercial vehicles other than oil well service vehicles?
How does a motor carrier apply for this permit? What are the conditions for this permit?
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What will I learn in this module?
Special permit for commercial vehicles other than oil well service vehicles
Application for a special permit for commercial vehicles other than oil well service vehicles
Conditions for a special permit for commercial vehicles other than oil well service vehicles
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What is a special permit for commercial vehicles other than oil well service vehicles? Driver may need to reduce off-duty time or
increase driving time to: Allow a driver following a regular schedule to
reach driver’s home terminal or destination Deliver perishable goods Accommodate a significant temporary increase
in the transportation of passengers or goods by the motor carrier
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What is a special permit for commercial vehicles other than oil well service vehicles? Authorizes motor carrier to operate under
special terms and conditions for a maximum of 1 year
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How does a motor carrier apply for this special permit? Motor carrier submits information and
documentation required for permit application (We will discuss permit applications in Module 13)
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What are the conditions for this special permit? Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation
considers safety and health of public, driver and employees of motor carrier when reviewing special permit application
Department also conducts safety review of applicant’s compliance levels
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What are the conditions for this special permit? Decrease daily off-duty hours by up to 2
hours if the commercial vehicle is operating south of latitude 60°NDriver must still take 8 consecutive
hours core off-duty time each day
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What are the conditions for this special permit?
Increase daily driving and on-duty time by up to 2 hoursDrive for 15 hours in a “day” On-duty for 16 hours in a “day”
Use other special operating conditions
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Summary of Permit Conditions for Commercial Vehicles Other than Oil Well Service Vehicles
Daily Off-Duty Requirement
10 hours – 2 hours
= 8 hours
Daily Driving Limit
13 hours + 2 hours
= 15 hours
Daily On-Duty Limit
14 hours + 2 hours
= 16 hours
Other Special Operating
Conditions (as specified in
the permit)
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Module 12: Special Permit –
Research / Pilot Projects
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Drivers involved in research or pilot projects may need a special permit
What is a special permit for research / pilot projects?
How does a motor carrier apply for this special permit?
What are the conditions for this special permit?
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What will I learn in this module?
Special permit for research / pilot projects Application for a special permit for
research / pilot projects Conditions for a special permit for
research / pilot projects
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What is a special permit for research / pilot projects? Authorizes motor carrier to operate under
special terms and conditions for a specific period of time
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How does a motor carrier apply for this special permit? Applicant (project coordinator) submits
detailed work plan to federal director Motor carrier submits information and
documentation required for permit application (We will discuss permit applications in Module 13)
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What are the conditions for this special permit? Daily limits and requirements may not apply Work shift limits and requirements may not apply Cycle limits and requirements may not apply Daily log requirements may not apply
(We will discuss daily logs in Module 17) Special conditions may apply to driver, carrier,
other parties, etc.
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Module 13: Permit Process
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Application process and obligations of permit holders are the same for all permits
How does a motor carrier apply for a permit? Who approves and issues a permit? What obligations does a motor carrier have while
operating under a permit? Can a permit be changed, cancelled or
suspended?
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What will I learn in this module?
Application for permits Approval and issuance of permits Obligations of permit holders Amendment, cancellation and suspension
of permits
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How does a motor carrier apply for a permit?
Application to the director must include: Name of motor carrier Names of the drivers who will operate a
commercial vehicle under the permit Driver licence numbers of drivers and
provinces of issuance List of commercial vehicles
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How does a motor carrier apply for a permit? List of all accidents involving motor carrier
or any driver of motor carrier in 6 months before date of application
Requested duration of permit If commercial vehicle will be traveling
across provinces, detailed description of load and provinces in which permit will apply
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How does a motor carrier apply for a permit? If commercial bus will be traveling across
provinces, detailed description of routes to which the permit will apply
Requested schedule Reasons for application, with supporting
evidence
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How does a motor carrier apply for a permit? Copy of every permit issued to motor
carrier in previous 5 years (if requested) Identify any other permit application in 6
months before date of application Any other information relating to safety or
health of public, driver or employees of motor carrier
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How does a motor carrier apply for a permit? Director may also require daily logs,
supporting documents or records of on-duty times, for 6 months before application date, of every driver operating under the permit
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Who approves and issues a permit? Director (federal or provincial) approves
and issues permit Permit specifies:
Reason for permitDuration for permit
– maximum 1 yearTerms or conditions
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What obligations does a motor carrier have while operating under a permit? Copy of permit in each commercial vehicle
that will operate under the permit List of commercial vehicles operating
under the permit and notify of any changes If requested, submit daily logs and
supporting documents of the drivers operating under permit
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What obligations does a motor carrier have while operating under a permit?
Notify the director of any accident involving any commercial vehicles operating under the permit
Ensure that every driver, who is driving under the permit, follows terms and conditions of permit
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Can a permit be amended, cancelled or suspended?
Director who issues permit can amend, cancel or suspend the permit if:
Motor carrier or driver violates Regulations or any condition of permit
Safety and health of public, driver or employees of motor carrier are at risk
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Module 14: Exemptions
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Situations when a driver is exempt from driving, on-duty or off-duty limits:
Emergencies Adverse driving conditions Driver traveling as a passenger Commercial vehicle used for personal use
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What will I learn in this module?
Emergencies Adverse driving conditions Traveling as a passenger Commercial vehicle for personal use
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What is an emergency?
Sudden, urgent, unexpected situation that requires immediate action
Safety or security of people is at risk or likely to be in jeopardy
Does not include driver’s desire to get home, shipper’s demands, loading/ unloading delays, market declines or a shortage of drivers
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What can a driver do in an emergency? Driving, on-duty, off-duty, and cycle limits
do not apply in an emergency Drive to the first available safe location Remove persons and load from
emergency situation Record emergency in “Remarks” section
of daily log
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What are adverse driving conditions? Snow, sleet, fog, or other adverse weather
conditions, that were not known to a driver or a motor carrier immediately before driver began driving from last place of rest
Includes unusual road conditions Does not include delays at border
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What can a driver do in adverse driving conditions (south of 60°N)?
Increase driving and on-duty time in the cycle by up to 2 hours
Decrease daily off-duty time by up to 2 hours
Daily Off-Duty Requirement
10 hours – 2 hours
= 8 hours
Daily Driving Limit
13 hours + 2 hours
= 15 hours
Daily On-Duty Limit
14 hours + 2 hours
= 16 hours
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What can a driver do in adverse driving conditions (south of 60°N)?
Driver must stop driving after 16 hours of elapsed time in a work shift
Record adverse driving conditions in the “Remarks” section of daily log
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Example
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Summary of Adverse Driving Condition Limits (South of Latitude 60°N)Daily Limits (start time of 24-hour period specified by carrier) No driving after 13 hours driving + maximum 2-hour extension No driving after 14 hours on-duty + maximum 2-hour extension At least 8 hours of off-duty time which form part of 8 consecutive
core off-duty hours
Work Shift Limits (period between end of one core rest period and start of next core rest period)
No driving after 13 hours driving + maximum 2 hour extension No driving after 14 hours on-duty + maximum 2 hour extension No driving after 16 hours elapsed time (includes all time in work
shift)
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What can a driver do in adverse driving conditions (north of 60°N)?
Increase driving time by up to 2 hours Driver must take required 8 consecutive
hours of off-duty time We will discuss driving north of latitude
60°N in detail in Module 16
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When is a driver traveling as a passenger? Motor carrier asks driver to travel as
passenger in commercial vehicle, car, train, aircraft or boat to destination where driver will begin driving
Upon reaching the destination, driver takes 8 consecutive hours of off-duty time before driving
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Example
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When is a driver traveling as a passenger? Co-driver (team driver) who has been, or
is about to be, the driver must rest in the sleeper berth (cannot sleep on passenger seat)
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When can a driver use a commercial vehicle for personal use?
Vehicle is unloaded Any trailers are unhitched Distance traveled does not exceed 75 kilometers
in a day (actual distance not radius distance) Driver records odometer reading in logbook at
beginning and end of personal use Driver is not subject of an out-of-service
declaration
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When can a driver use a commercial vehicle for personal use?
Using vehicle for personal use/reasons, travel time is off-duty (example: use commercial vehicle as a personal vehicle for weekend)
Returning to home terminal at end of work shift, travel time is on-duty driving time
Driving to home terminal to report for work, travel time is off-duty
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Example
If driver uses vehicle to perform business for motor carrier, must record as on-duty time
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Module 15: Ferries
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Drivers who travel more than 5 consecutive hours by ferry are eligible for an off-duty exemption
How is the ferry duration time calculated? What are the requirements when traveling
by ferry?
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What will I learn in this module?
Requirements when traveling by ferry
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How is the ferry duration time calculated? Actual scheduled departure and arrival
times (i.e., actual “propeller-churning” time)
“Check-in and check-out” times are not applicable (i.e., waiting time at the terminal and off-loading time are not included)
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What are the requirements when traveling by ferry? Driver who travels more than 5
consecutive hours by ferry does not have to take the 8 consecutive hours of core off-duty time
Driver must meet 4 conditions tobe eligible for off-duty exemption
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What are the requirements when traveling by ferry? Time spent in a sleeper berth while waiting at
the ferry terminal+
Time spent in rest accommodations on the ferry
+Time spent at a rest stop located no more than 25 kilometers from the ferry disembarkation point (off-loading point)
=8 hours minimum
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What are the requirements when traveling by ferry? Driver records the hours listed in first
condition in the daily log as off-duty time spent in a sleeper berth
Driver keeps receipts for the ferry crossing and rest accommodation fees
Supporting documents are consistent with daily log entries
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Example
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Module 16: North of 60
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Drivers face harsh driving conditions and long stretches between communities north of latitude 60°N so Regulations include a modified set of rules for these drivers
What are the requirements when traveling north of 60?
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What will I learn in this module?
Driving, on-duty and work shift limits Off-duty requirements Sleeper berth rules for single
driver and team drivers Cycle limits, cycle resets
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What are the driving limits when traveling north of latitude 60°N? Driving time limit increased by 2 hours Driver must stop driving after 15 hours
driving
Driving Limit
13 hours + 2 hours
= 15 hours
STOP DRIVING AFTER
15 HOURS DRIVING
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What are the on-duty limits when traveling north of latitude 60°N? On-duty time limit increased by 4 hours Driver must stop driving after 18 hours
on-duty
On-Duty Limit
14 hours + 4 hours
= 18 hours
STOP DRIVING AFTER
18 HOURS ON-DUTY
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What are the work shift limits when traveling north of latitude 60°N?
Work shift limit increased by 4 hours Driver must stop driving after 20 hours on
a work shift
STOP DRIVING AFTER
20 HOURS ON WORK
SHIFT
Work Shift Limit
16 hours + 4 hours
= 20 hours
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When do the limits apply?
Driver is eligible to apply new limits as soon as a driver crosses the latitude 60°North
Driver does not have to record this change in limits on daily log
When driver is north of latitude 60°, driver applies north of 60° limits
When the driver is south of latitude 60°, driver applies south of 60° limits
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What are the off-duty requirements when traveling north of latitude 60°N? Off-duty time decreased by 2 hours Driver must take 8 consecutive hours off-
duty (core rest period)
Daily Off-Duty Requirement
10 hours – 2 hours= 8 hours
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What are the off-duty requirements when traveling north of latitude 60°N?
Core Rest Period
8 consecutive off-duty hours
Work Shift
Core Rest Period
8 consecutive off-duty hours
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What are the sleeper berth rules for a single driver when traveling north of latitude 60°N? Eligible Sleeper Berth Periods Sleeper berth period >= 2 hours This sleeper berth period + another sleeper
berth period >= 8 hours Driving time accumulated before and after the
sleeper berth period <= 15 hours No driving after 18 hours on-duty accumulated
before and after the sleeper berth period
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What are the sleeper berth rules for a single driver when traveling north of latitude 60°N?
Work Shift Limits When Using Sleeper Berth Stop driving after 15 hours of driving time
(before and after each eligible sleeper berth period)
Stop driving after 18 hours of on-duty time (before and after each eligible sleeper berth period)
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What are the sleeper berth rules for a single driver when traveling north of latitude 60°N?
STOP DRIVING AFTER
15 HOURS DRIVING
STOP DRIVING AFTER
18 HOURS ON-DUTY
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What are the sleeper berth rules for team drivers when traveling north of latitude 60°N?Eligible Sleeper Berth Periods Sleeper berth period >= 4 hours This sleeper berth period + another sleeper
berth period >= 8 hours Driving time accumulated before and after the
sleeper berth period <= 15 hours No driving after 18 hours on-duty accumulated
before and after the sleeper berth period
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What are the sleeper berth rules for team drivers when traveling north of latitude 60°N?
Work Shift Limits When Using Sleeper Berth Stop driving after 15 hours of driving time
(before and after each eligible sleeper berth period)
Stop driving after 18 hours of on-duty time (before and after each eligible sleeper berth period)
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What are the sleeper berth rules for team drivers when traveling north of latitude 60°N?
STOP DRIVING AFTER
15 HOURS DRIVING
STOP DRIVING AFTER
18 HOURS ON-DUTY
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How does a driver to switch to a regular work shift (no sleeper berth)? 8 consecutive hours of off-duty time
REST FOR 8 CONSECUTIVE
HOURS
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What are the cycle limits when traveling north of latitude 60°N?
Cycle 1 – limits on-duty time over a period of 7 days
Cycle 2 – limit of on-duty time over a period of 14 days
Reach cycle limit - driver must stop driving
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What are the cycle resets when traveling north of latitude 60°N? Driver can take extended period of off-duty
time (cycle reset) After reset period – accumulated on-duty
hours set back to zero, driver starts new cycle and resumes driving
Driver does not have to take cycle reset – driver can reduce hours so as not to exceed cycle limits
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Cycle 1
No driving after 80 hours on-duty time during any period of 7 consecutive days
Driver must take at least 36 consecutive hours off-duty time to reset cycle
STOP DRIVING AFTER
80 HOURS ON-DUTY IN
7 DAYS
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Off-Duty Off-Duty
10 hours on-duty
16 hours on-duty
18 hours on-duty
18 hours on-duty
18 hours on-duty 24 hours
off-duty
24 hours off-duty
10 hours on-duty
Cycle 1 Example
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Off-Duty Off-Duty 11 hours on-duty
12 hours on-duty
14 hours on-duty
11 hours on-duty
11 hours on-duty
10 hours on-duty
10 hours on-duty
10 hours on-duty
13 hours on-duty
15 hours on-duty 24 hours
off-duty
12 hoursoff-duty
Start a new cycle – resume driving
Cycle 1 Example
STOP DRIVIN
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STOP DRIVIN
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Sliding Window
Day # Total On-Duty for Day Total On-Duty for 7 Days
1 11
2 12
3 14
4 11
5 11
6 10
7 10 79
8 10 78
9 13 79
10 15 80
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Cycle 2
No driving after 120 hours on-duty time in any period of 14 consecutive days
Driver can’t exceed 80 hours of on-duty time without taking at least 24 consecutive hours off-duty time
Driver must take at least 72 consecutive hours off-duty time to reset cycle
STOP DRIVING AFTER
120 HOURS ON-DUTY IN
14 DAYS
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Off-Duty Off-Duty Off-Duty
12 hours
on-duty
18 hours
on-duty
18 hours
on-duty
18 hours
on-duty
14 hours
on-duty
24 hours off-duty
10 hourson-duty
10 hours
on-duty
12 hours
on-duty
8 hourson-duty
12 hours
on-duty
Cycle 2 Example
STOP DRIVIN
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STOP DRIVING
STOP DRIVIN
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STOP DRIVIN
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STOP DRIVIN
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Off-Duty Off-Duty Off-Duty
14 hours
on-duty
16 hours
on-duty
8 hours on-duty
7 hours on-duty
7 hours on-duty
10 hours
on-duty
18 hours
on-duty
24 hours off-duty
9 hours on-duty
7 hours on-duty
9 hours off-duty
4 hours on-duty
4 hours on-duty
4 hours on-duty
10 hours
on-duty
11 hours
on-duty
7 hours on-duty
15 hours
on-duty
24 hoursoff-duty
18 hourson-duty
4 hours on-duty
18 hours
on-duty
24 hoursoff-duty
24 hoursoff-duty
24 hoursoff-duty
Start a new
cycle – resume driving
Cycle 2 Example
STOP DRIVING
STOP DRIVING
STOP DRIVING
STOP DRIVING
STOP DRIVING
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Sliding WindowDay # Total On-Duty for Day Total On-Duty for 14 Days
1 14
2 16
3 8
4 7
5 7
6 10
7 18
8 0
9 9
10 7
11 9
12 4
13 4
14 4 117
15 10 113
16 11 108
17 7 107
18 15 115
19 0 108
20 18 116
21 4 102
22 18 120
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What is “mandatory 24 hours off-duty”? No driving after 14 consecutive days
(regardless of number of on-duty hours in cycle)
After 14 consecutive days on-duty, driver must take at least 24 consecutive hours off-duty time before driver resumes driving
STOP DRIVING AFTER 14 DAYSON-DUTY
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
24 hours off-duty
On-duty
On-duty
On-duty
On-duty
On-duty
On-duty
On-duty
On-duty
On-duty
On-duty
On-duty
On-duty
On-duty
On-duty 24 hours
off-duty
On-duty
On-duty
On-duty
On-duty
On-duty
Day Off Example
STOP DRIVIN
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STOP DRIVIN
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How do drivers switch cycles?
Switch from Cycle 1 to Cycle 2 – 36 consecutive hours off-duty time
Switch from Cycle 2 to Cycle 1 – 72 consecutive hours off-duty time
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Summary of North of 60 LimitsDaily Off-Duty Requirement At least 8 hours off-duty
Work Shift LimitsNo Sleeper Berth Used: No driving after 15 hours driving No driving after 18 hours on-duty No driving after 20 hours elapsed time (includes all time in work shift)
Single Driver Using Sleeper Berth: No driving after 15 hours driving on either side of each eligible sleeper berth period No driving after 18 hours on-duty on either side of each eligible sleeper berth period
(excluding time in sleeper berth) (Eligible sleeper berth period ≥ 2 hours; total for 2 eligible sleeper berth periods ≥ 8 hours)
Team Drivers Using Sleeper Berth: No driving after 15 hours driving on either side of each eligible sleeper berth period No driving after 18 hours on-duty on either side of each eligible sleeper berth period
(excluding time in sleeper berth) (Eligible sleeper berth period ≥ 4 hours; total for 2 eligible sleeper berth periods ≥ 8 hours)
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Summary of North of 60 Limits
Cycle Limits (cycle specified by carrier)Cycle 1: No driving after 80 hours on-duty in any 7 consecutive days At least 36 consecutive hours off-duty (to reset cycle)Cycle 2: No driving after 120 hours on-duty in any 14 consecutive days No driving after 70 hours on-duty at any time in the cycle without
taking 24 consecutive hours off-duty At least 72 consecutive hours off-duty (to reset cycle)Day Off: No driving after 14 consecutive days (regardless of the number of
on-duty hours) without taking at least 24 consecutive hours off-duty
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Module 17: Daily Logs
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Commercial vehicle drivers must fill out a daily log each day that accounts for all of the driver’s on-duty and off-duty time for that day
What is required in a daily log? What are the rules regarding the possession,
production and distribution of daily logs? What happens if there is tampering to a daily
log?
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What will I learn in this module?
Daily log requirements Possession of daily logs and documents Production of daily logs Distribution and keeping of daily logs Tampering with daily logs
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What is required in a daily log?
Start of each day Date and start time (if other than midnight) Driver name and co-driver name
(if applicable) Declaration of Cycle 1 or Cycle 2 Licence (unit) numbers Odometer reading at start of day
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What is required in a daily log?
Start of each day (continued) Motor carrier name and principal place of
business address Home terminal address of motor carrier “Remarks” section – Use of off-duty deferral and
if Day 1 or Day 2 (if applicable) “Remarks” section - Total number of on-duty and
off-duty hours on any day during previous 14-day period when a log page was not required
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What is required in a daily log?
During each day Hours for each duty status Location of each change of duty status Start and end odometer readings when
commercial vehicle used for personal use “Remarks” section – any extension to driving,
on-duty or elapsed time (work shift) because of emergency or adverse driving conditions
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What is required in a daily log?
End of each day Total hours for each duty status Odometer reading at end of day Total distance driven excluding any
distance driven for personal use Driver signature
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Example
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Example
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What are the rules regarding the possession of daily logs? Must possess the following before starting to drive: Copy of the daily logs for preceding 14 days Daily log for current day, completed up to time
when last change of duty status occurred Any supporting documents or relevant records
that driver receives during the current trip - receipts for meals, fuel, or repairs; bills of lading; violation tickets and roadside inspections
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What are the rules regarding the production of daily logs?
Must produce the following for inspector: Daily logs and supporting documents and
other relevant records for current trip Daily logs for preceding 14 days Any permit(s) under which
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What are the rules regarding the distribution and keeping of daily logs? Within 20 days after completing daily log,
driver must forward the original daily log and supporting documents to home terminal
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What are the rules regarding the tampering with daily logs?
Daily log tampering violations: Driver keeps more than one daily log for any day Driver records inaccurate information in daily log
(handwritten or electronic device) Driver falsifies, mutilates or defaces daily log or
supporting documents Inspector can issue out-of-service declaration for
any of the violations
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Module 18: Radius Exemption – 160 Kilometers
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Some drivers may qualify for a daily log exemption
What criteria must a driver meet to qualify for a daily log exemption?
What is a record of duty status? What documentation does an exempt
driver need to possess?
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What will I learn in this module?
Daily log exemption Record of duty status Documentation for exempt drivers
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What criteria must a driver meet to qualify for a daily log exemption?
Driver operates a commercial vehicle within a radius of 160 kilometers of home terminal
Driver returns to home terminal each day to start minimum 8 consecutive hours of off-duty time
Driver works for motor carrier that maintains record of duty status
Driver is not driving under a permit issued under these Regulations
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What is a record of duty status?
Motor carrier must maintain a record of duty status that includes:
Driver’s name and date Driver’s duty status and elected
cycle Hour at which each duty status
begins and ends
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What is a record of duty status?
Total number of hours spent in each duty status for each day
Use of off-duty deferral and if Day 1 or Day 2 (if applicable)
Use of adverse driving and emergency exemptions (if applicable)
Odometer readings for any personal use of the commercial vehicle (if applicable)
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2007 Record of Duty Status Duty Status Codes1 = Off-Duty2 = Driving3 = On-Duty, Not Driving
Driver’s Name: Month: February Year: 2007
Start time for the day: Midnight
Date Duty Status 1 3 2 3 2 3 1 2 1 Total Time
27
Time Started at
0:00 6:00 6:30 7:30 9:30 10:45 12:15 13:45 17:30 Off-Duty: 14.0
Time Finished at
6:00 6:30 7:30 9:30 10:45 12:15 13:45 17:30 24:00 Driving: 6.0
Time spent 6.0 0.5 1.0 2.0 1.25 1.5 1.5 4.0 6.5 On-Duty, Not Driving: 4.0
Remarks: Cycle 1: X Cycle 2: Total: 24.0
Note: Record the following in the Remarks section:1. Deferral of off-duty time2. Driver extends driving time or reduces off-duty time because of unforeseen adverse driving condition or an
emergency3. Driver uses vehicle for personal use (odometer readings)
Example
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Example
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Record of Duty Status(For drivers operating within 160 km of home terminal)
Driver’s Name: Month: February Year: 2007
Start time for the day: Midnight
Date Duty Status Time Block from/to (every hour of the day must be accounted for)24 hour day
Total hours for each duty status
27
Time Started at 0:00 6:00 6:30 7:30 9:30 10:45 12:15 13:45 17:30
Time Finished at 6:00 6:30 7:30 9:30 10:45 12:15 13:45 17:30 24:00
Time Off-Duty 6.0 1.5 6.5 Off-Duty: 14.0
Time Driving 1.0 1.25 3.75 Driving: 6.0
Time On-Duty not driving
0.5 2.0 1.5 On-Duty, not driving: 4.0
Remarks: Cycle 1: X Cycle 2: Total: 24.0
Note: Record the following in the Remarks section:1. Deferral of off-duty time2. Driver extends driving time or reduces off-duty time because of unforeseen adverse driving condition or an emergency3. Driver uses vehicle for personal use (odometer readings)
Example
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Example
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Can a motor carrier simplify the record of duty status for delivery and school bus drivers? Motor carrier can combine the periods of
driving time on a record of duty status Motor carrier can combine the periods of
on-duty time (other than driving) on a record of duty status
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Record of Duty Status(For drivers operating within 160 km of home terminal)
Driver’s Name: Month: Year:
Start time for the day: Midnight
Date Duty Status Time Block from/to (every hour of the day must be accounted for)24 hour day
Total hours for each duty status
27
Time Started at 0:00 7:00 9:30 14:00 16:15
Time Finished at 7:00 9:30 14:00 16:15 24:00
Time Off-Duty 7.00 0:30 4:30 7:45 Off-Duty: 19:45
Time Driving 1:15 1:45 Driving: 3:00
Time On-Duty not driving
0:45 0:30 On-Duty, not driving: 1:15
Remarks: Cycle 1: X Cycle 2: Total: 24.0
Simplified Record of Duty Status
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What documentation does an exempt driver need to possess? Any supporting documents or relevant
records that the driver receives during the current trip - receipts for meals, fuel, or repairs; bills of lading; tickets and inspections
Driver must be able to explain to the inspector why the driver qualifies for daily log exemption
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What does a driver need to do when a motor carrier changes the location of the home terminal?
On the day that the trip from the old location to the new location occurs, driver must record the change using a daily log because driver has not returned to normal home terminal
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What does a driver need to do when the driver exceeds the 160-kilometer radius?
Fill out daily log for day the driver does not qualify for exemption
Record all driving hours in day regardless of whether driver qualified for exemption or not
Record, in the Remarks section of the daily log, number of off-duty and on-duty hours for each day in the previous 14 days
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Module 19: Electronic Recording Devices
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Electronic recording device is alternative to daily log
Device is installed in a commercial vehicle and records each period of duty status for driver
Electronic recording device must meet specific conditions
When can a driver use an electronic recording device?
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What will I learn in this module?
Electronic recording device conditions for use
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When can a driver use an electronic recording device? Must meet the following conditions: Device records time spent in each period of duty
status Information contained in the device is same
information that driver would record on daily log in paper format
Device automatically records when it is disconnected and reconnected and keeps a record of time and date of these occurrences
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When can a driver use an electronic recording device?
Must meet the following conditions: Device is capable of displaying:
Driving time and other on-duty time for each day
Total on-duty time remaining and total on-duty time accumulated in cycle used by driver
Sequential changes in duty status and time at which each change occurred
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When can a driver use an electronic recording device?
Must meet the following conditions: Driver signs each hard copy page of daily
log when generated from information stored in device to verify its accuracy
If requested by an inspector, driver is able to prepare handwritten daily log from information stored in device
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When can a driver use an electronic recording device?Must meet the following conditions: If requested by an inspector, driver must provide
information for previous 14 days: On digital display screen of device In handwritten form On printout or any other readable output Any combination of above
Motor carrier provides blank daily log forms in commercial vehicle for driver’s use
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Module 20: Out-of-Service Declarations
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If a driver violates maximum allowable driving times and minimum required off-duty times, driver can be subject to an out-of-service declaration
What is an out-of-service declaration? What happens if a driver is subject to an
out-of-service declaration?
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What will I learn in this module?
Out-of-service declaration
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What is an out-of-service declaration? Director or inspector can issue out-of-
service declaration for 5 types of violations Director or inspector notifies driver and
carrier in writing Driver cannot operate a commercial
vehicle while subject to out-of-service declaration
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Out-of-Service Violation #1
Driver's faculties are impaired to point where it is unsafe for driver to drive or driving would risk the safety or health of the public
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Out-of-Service Violation #2
Driver exceeds driving time limitsOut-of-Service Period
- 10 consecutive hours Driver fails to meet off-duty time requirement
Out-of-Service Period - Number of hours needed to correct failure
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Out-of-Service Violation #3
Driver is unable or refuses to produce his/her daily logbook
Out-of-Service Period- 72 consecutive hours (from time of check)
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Out-of-Service Violation #4
Evidence that driver completed more than one daily log, entered inaccurate information in the daily log or falsified information in the daily log
Out-of-Service Period - 72 consecutive hours (from time of check)
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Out-of-Service Violation #5
Driver mutilates or defaces daily log or supporting document in such a way that the director or inspector cannot determine whether the driver has followed the driving time and off-duty requirements
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Module 21: Inspections and Authorities
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Federal Commercial Vehicle Hours of Service Regulations give inspectors the authority to enter a commercial vehicle or a motor carrier’s home terminal or principal place of business to conduct an inspection
Who is an inspector? What authorities does an inspector have? What documents does a motor carrier need to
make available for inspection?
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What will I learn in this module?
Inspectors
Inspector authority
Documents requiredfor inspection
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Who is an inspector?
Two groups of officers are “inspectors”: Peace officers Any other person designated by a director
In Alberta, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers, Carrier Services Investigators and Vehicle Safety Investigators are inspectors
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What authorities does an inspector have? During business hours, inspector can
enter motor carrier’s home terminal or principal place of business to inspect daily logs, supporting documents and other relevant records
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What authorities does an inspector have? Examples of supporting documents:
Fuel, toll and ferry receiptsAccommodation and meal receiptsShipping documents, manifests, trip
envelopes, bills of ladingAny enforcement documents (violation
reports, notice and orders, CVSA reports)
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What authorities does an inspector have? At any time, inspector can stop and enter
commercial vehicle to inspect daily logs and supporting documents (Module 17)
At any time, inspector can stop commercial vehicle and enter its sleeper berth to verify that sleeper berth meets sleeper berth requirements (Module 8)
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What authorities does an inspector have?
No person can obstruct or hinder, or knowingly make any false or misleading statements whether orally or in writing to director or inspector under these Regulations
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What documents does a motor carrier need to make available for inspection? Daily logs, supporting documents and
other relevant records Any permit under which driver is / was
operating
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What documents does a motor carrier need to make available for inspection?Inspector will do the following: Immediately return permit if it is a current permit
and provide a receipt for any expired permit as well as for daily logs, supporting documents and other relevant records
Return expired permits, daily logs, supporting documents and other relevant records within 14 days after receiving them
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Module 22: Detecting Falsified Logs
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Drivers may falsify daily log by driving while recording off-duty or sleeper berth time, or failing to accurately record on-duty or driving time
How can inspectors detect falsified logbooks?
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What will I learn in this module?
Detecting falsified logbooks
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Why do drivers falsify their logbooks? Money Family Shipper Carrier Body Clock
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How do drivers falsify daily logs? Compression Dropped Trip Ghost Driver Failing to Record On-Duty Time Driving While Recording Off-Duty or
Sleeper Berth Time
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How should an inspector conduct a driver interview? Know the territory Use systematic interview procedure
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Systematic Interview Procedure
1) Greet the driver2) Engage in small talk and establish
rapport 3) Listen to what the driver says 4) Do a visual inspection of the cab 5) Obtain basic documents 6) Obtain logbook
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How can an inspector detect a falsified logbook? Physical Indicators
Examine condition of logbookInspect for missing pagesCheck for loose pages in logbookCheck for originals in logbook
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How can an inspector detect a falsified logbook? Obvious Indicators
Check for currencyCheck entries for reasonablenessLook for obvious violations of Hours of
Service rulesObserve time and distanceCompare driver and co-driver logs
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What supporting documentation can an inspector use to verify a logbook? Trip envelope Fuel receipts Shipping papers Meal receipts Toll receipts
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What supporting documentation can an inspector use to verify a logbook? Warning notices Tickets Special permits Weight tickets Driver / vehicle inspection reports Tach card Other time-dated materials
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What outside resources can an inspector use to verify a logbook?
Company / Dispatcher Shipper Port of entry or other law enforcement
agencies
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How should an inspector confront a driver who has falsified a logbook?
Make a direct statement to driver about suspicions
Try to keep interview friendly for as long as possible, focusing discussion on discrepancies in the documents
Inspector can place a driver out-of-service or prohibit a driver from driving for falsified log (refer to Module 23)
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Module 23: Enforcement Action
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Inspectors can use a five-step guide to check for compliance with Regulations
How does an officer check for compliance?
What happens if a driver is not in compliance?
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What will I learn in this module?
Compliance checks
Enforcement action
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How can an officer check for compliance with the Regulations?
Five-step guide to check for compliance: Ensure log is current to last change of duty
status Ensure logbook is true and accurate Check the day Check the work shift Check the cycle
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Step 1 - Ensure the Log Is Current to Last Change of Duty Status
Note time when driver was stopped Note time and date of last entry in logbook (copy
log and then allow driver to update logbook from last change of duty status to time when driver stopped)
If driver claims to be a 160-kilometre radius exemption driver, check criteria (Module 18)
Be aware that times recorded in logbook reflect local time at driver’s home terminal
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Step 1 - Ensure the Log Is Current to Last Change of Duty Status
Check logbook form and manner (check for required entries)
Ensure full 24 hours recorded for each day Check that driver possesses daily log for current
day plus copies of daily logs for previous 14 days (refer to Module 17)
Check that driver has supporting documentation for current trip
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Step 2 - Ensure Logbook Is True and Accurate Review bills of lading, fuel receipts, trip
permits, toll receipts, custom documents, violation notices, inspection reports, payroll records, meal receipts, and then compare dates, times, and locations with those in logbook
Check distance traveled against driving time
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Step 2 - Ensure Logbook Is True and Accurate Question driver about discrepancies
between logbook and supporting documents If discrepancy can’t be resolved, determine if
the driver produced a false logbook or an inaccurate logbook
If inspector determines logbook is false, driver can be placed out-of-service (refer to Enforcement Action later in this module)
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Step 2 - Ensure Logbook Is True and Accurate If driver continues to produce false
logbook on subsequent demands, driver not permitted to drive (out-of-service)
Once driver produces true and accurate logbook, continue with steps 3 - 5
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Step 3 – Check the Day
No driving after 13 hours driving No driving after 14 hours on-duty At least 10 hours off-duty before driver can
drive again8 consecutive off-duty hours (i.e., core rest
period)2 additional off-duty hours (blocks ≥ 30
minutes) that are not part of 8 consecutive hours
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Step 3 – Check the Day
If driver used deferral of off-duty time option: Total driving time in 2 days ≤ 26 hours Total off-duty time in 2 days ≥ 20 hours At least 8 consecutive hours off-duty in
Day 1 10 consecutive hours plus 2 additional hours
off-duty in Day 2
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Step 4 – Check the Work Shift
No Sleeper Berth (Module 6) No driving after 13 hours driving in a work
shift No driving after 14 hours on-duty in a work
shift No driving after 16 hours
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Step 4 – Check the Work Shift
Single Driver Using Sleeper Berth (Module 8) No driving after 13 hours driving on either side of
each eligible sleeper berth period No driving after 14 hours on-duty on either side of
each eligible sleeper berth period No driving after 16 hours elapsed time on either
side of each eligible sleeper berth period (excluding time in eligible sleeper berth period)
(Eligible sleeper berth period ≥ 2 hours and total for 2 eligible sleeper berth periods ≥ 10 hours)
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Step 4 – Check the Work Shift
Team Drivers Using Sleeper Berth (Module 8) No driving after 13 hours driving on either side of each
eligible sleeper berth period No driving after 14 hours on-duty on either side of
each eligible sleeper berth period No driving after 16 hours elapsed time on either side
of each eligible sleeper berth period (excluding time in eligible sleeper berth period)
(Eligible sleeper berth period ≥ 4 hours and total for 2 eligible sleeper berth periods ≥ 8 hours. Require 2 additional hours of off-duty time)
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Core Rest Options
Type Option Description
Single Driver – No Sleeper Berth
1 8 consecutive and uninterrupted hours off-duty
Single Driver – Sleeper Berth
1 10 consecutive and uninterrupted hours off-duty in the sleeper berth
2 Two separate eligible sleeper berth periods that total 10 hours, with each period in the sleeper berth a minimum of 2 hours duration
Team Drivers – Sleeper Berth
1 8 consecutive and uninterrupted hours off-duty in the sleeper berth
2 Two separate eligible sleeper berth periods that total 8 hours, with each period in the sleeper berth a minimum of 4 hours duration
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Step 5 – Check the Cycle
Cycle 1 - limit of 70 hours on-duty time over a period of 7 consecutive days
Cycle 2 - limit of 120 hours of on-duty time over a period of 14 consecutive days (with at least 24 consecutive hours off-duty time before reaching 70 hours of on-duty time)
Day Off Regardless of Cycle – 24 consecutive hours off-duty in preceding 14 days
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Number of days in Cycle
Calendar date
Total on-duty hours
Total hours accumulated
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6
5
4
3
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1
Total Hours___________
Hours Over __________
Date eligible to drive _________
for _____________hours
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What enforcement action is available to inspector? Issue a verbal warning to driver explaining
violation(s) Issue a written warning (Commercial
Vehicle Inspection Report) to driver outlining violation(s)Report can also serve as out-of-service
declaration (Module 20)
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What enforcement action is available to officer? Issue an appearance notice to driver and
then complete a long-form information formally charging the driver with the violation(s)
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Module 24: Daily Log Audits
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Motor carriers and Carrier Services Investigators monitor driver compliance with the Regulations using daily log audits
What are the motor carrier’s responsibilities?
What is a daily log audit?
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What will I learn in this module?
Motor carrier responsibilities Daily log audit
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What are the motor carrier’s responsibilities? Distribute and keep daily logs Prevent daily log tampering Monitor driver compliance with
Regulations Produce daily logs and supporting
documents for inspection
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Distribute and Keep Daily Logs
Deposit daily logs and supporting documents at its principal place of business within 30 days after receiving them from driver
Keep daily logs and supporting documents in chronological order for each driver for a minimum of 6 months
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Prevent Daily Log Tampering
No one can alter a daily log, electronic log or scanned log
If Safety Officer finds an error on a daily log and wants to “correct” a log, officer must copy log and edit the copy
Cannot alter original record because it is a legal document
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Monitor Driver Compliance with the Regulations Motor carriers are liable for actions of their
employees even if the carrier contends that it did not require or permit violations to occur
Neither intent to commit, nor actual knowledge of a violation is a necessary element of liability
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Monitor Driver Compliance with the Regulations Carriers “permit” violations of Regulations
by their employees if they fail to have management systems in place that effectively prevent such violations
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Monitor Driver Compliance with the Regulations Motor carrier needs to conduct internal
daily log audit Verify that all drivers have a record for all
calendar days Check all drivers to ensure that drivers
apply the Regulations to all roads, both public and private (forestry roads), as well as waterways (ferries) in Canada
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Monitor Driver Compliance with the Regulations Check all drivers for all form and manner
compliance (i.e., name, date, etc.) Check all drivers in detail at least once a
year for fatigue-related violations (i.e., driving over hours, two logs for 1 day, false logs, etc.)
Have written policies in their Safety program
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Produce Daily Logs and Supporting Documents for Inspection
Motor carrier must make available for inspection:
Daily logs, supporting documents and other relevant records
Any permit under which the driver is operating or has been operating
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Produce Daily Logs and Supporting Documents for Inspection
Investigator will do the following: Immediately return permit (if current permit) Give carrier a receipt for any expired permit as
well as daily logs, supporting documents and other relevant records
Return expired permits, daily logs, supporting documents and other relevant records within 14 days after receiving them
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What is a daily log audit?
Process for testing accuracy and completeness of information contained in a driver’s daily logs
Carrier Services Investigators conduct daily log audits and issue reports on results of the audit
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What is a daily log audit?
Carrier Services Investigator performs the following activities:
Consults with Manager of Investigations prior to audit start
Recognizes that audit is not a one- or two-day process
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What is a daily log audit?
Carrier Services Investigator performs the following activities:
Confirms motor carrier’s full legal name, motor vehicle identification (MVID) and National Safety Code (NSC) identification details
Gathers all available data on carrier history Establishes game plan prior to meeting with
carrier
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What is a daily log audit?
Carrier Services Investigator performs the following activities:
Provides motor carrier with a detailed description of audit process
Ensures that carrier understands that charges may be laid or an Administrative Penalty may be levied as a result of audit
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What is a daily log audit?
Carrier Services Investigator performs the following activities:
Follows established document sampling procedures
Does not take a sample that will require use of carrier’s current accounting records as this may disrupt carrier’s business too much
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What is a daily log audit?
Carrier Services Investigator performs the following activities:
Does not demand records and supporting documents to which investigator has no right
Obtains MVID and Operator’s licence of all drivers sampled
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What is a daily log audit?
Carrier Services Investigator performs the following activities:
Copies two sets of daily logs, one clean copy initialed and dated for court purposes and second for notes, to accompany investigator’s final report and audit report for carrier’s review
Tests to see if logbook entries look reasonable
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What is a daily log audit?
Carrier Services Investigator performs the following activities:
Completes “Driver's Hours of Service Worksheets” (Complete Hours of Service in Audit section of ARC Program), one for each driver reviewed
Investigator submits these worksheets with Audit report (Complete Audit Report in ARC Program)
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What is a daily log audit?
Carrier Services Investigator performs the following activities:
Identifies on worksheet, all hours worked and violations identified
Uses same violation guidelines contained in ARC Audit Manual
Calculates all daily, work shift and cycle violations
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What is a daily log audit?
Carrier Services Investigator performs the following activities:
Checks off form and manner violations by exception (i.e., marks those items missing on each daily log)
If investigator finds a work shift violation, investigator notes shift start and end times adjacent to dates involved
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What is a daily log audit?
Carrier Services Investigator performs the following activities:
Arranges and identifies daily logs, worksheets and supporting documents alphabetically by driver