Canadian Hours of Service Program
Canadian Hours of Service
Canadian Hours of Service Program Course
Course Preview
The federal Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations set important limits for transport drivers within Canada to combat fatigue-related crashes. These regulations protect the public and all individuals involved in commercial transportation. This online Canadian Hours of Service course covers the specifics of these regulations. Participants will learn about the regulations governing hours of service in Canada, documentation requirements, responsibilities of carriers, shippers, and drivers, mandatory off-duty times and on-duty time limits, and exemptions to the daily limits. The course is designed to explain the hours of service regulations governing the transport industry within Canada under the Motor Vehicle Transport Act.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the regulations governing hours of service in Canada.
- Maintain accurate log books and understand their legal requirements.
- Identify responsibilities of carriers, shippers, and drivers.
- Comprehend daily logs, duty status categories, and recording requirements.
- Recognize and apply exemptions to the daily limits and understand deferral of off-duty time.
- Use electronic recording devices effectively.
- Navigate the regulations for specific regions such as North of 60, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and the United States.
- Understand emergency exemptions, adverse driving conditions, and out-of-service declarations.
Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly
180 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