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AMTA (2024) Federal Hours of Service (Canada)

Understanding Hours of Service (HOS) rules is crucial in industries such as commercial trucking where the risk of fatigue-related incidents is high. This course covers the rationale behind HOS regulations, their scope under the federal law, the nuanced differences when crossing the U.S. border, and how to ensure legal compliance on both sides.

AMTA (2024) Federal Hours of Service (Canada)

COURSE Overview

For anyone involved in commercial driving, grasping and abiding by the Hours of Service (HOS) rules is not merely a legal obligation, but a critical element for road safety, driver health, and operational efficiency. Regardless of whether you’re an experienced professional joining a new carrier or a novice to the industry, the AMTA (2024) Federal Hours of Service (Canada) course is crafted to guide you through the significance of complying with HOS regulations.

Our AMTA (2024) Federal Hours of Service (Canada) course begins with a comprehensive overview of the regulations, delves into fatigue management strategies, and familiarises you with HOS terminologies. Following this, you’ll explore the federal regulations and strategies to ensure compliance. Lastly, you’ll learn the essentials for maintaining compliance while driving across the U.S. – Canada border.

COURSE TOPICS

Course topics:

  • Fatigue Management
  • Basic HOS Terms
  • Introduction to Provincial and Federal HOS Regulations
  • Federal HOS Regulations
  • Canada/US Cross-Border Operations

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Estimated 150 minutes

PASS MARK

Pass mark 80%

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Certificate of completion. 

COURSE PREVIEW

Course Details

Course Length

This course will take roughly 150 minutes

Passing Mark

To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz

Certificate

Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print

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