Federal Hours of Service Course - Canadian and US Regulations

COURSE OVERVIEW

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

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

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

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

COURSE TOPICS

Introduction

Federal VS Provincial

Who is exempt from the requirement to keep logs?

The 4 Duty Statuses

Work Shift Limits

Define Work Shift
Driving and On Duty Shift limits (13, 14 and 16 hour rules)
Driver must comply with both work shift limits and daily limits
Work shift can span more than one day

Daily Limits

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

Deferals

Rules of Deferral

Sleeper Berths

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

Cycles

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

Exemptions

Emergencies
Adverse Driving
Driver Traveling as a Passenger
Personal Use
Ferries

North of 60 Rules

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

General Log Requirements

What is required on a daily log?

Start
During the day
End of Day
How to write a proper off – duty log

Rules Regarding Possession of Logs

Preceding 14 Days
Completed up to the current duty status change
Supporting documents
Must be sent to home office within 20 days of completion

Definition of Log Tampering

Radius Exemption Rules

160 kilometer rule
When to use the radius exemption

Electronic Recording Devices (ELD’s)

United States Hours of Service

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

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Estimated time of completion is 2 hours

PASS MARK

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

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

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

COURSE PREVIEW