Hours of Services Rules: Bus Drivers

I've been asked a lot of questions pertaining to the Hours of Service rules, and how they may differ between bus driver and drivers of other commercial motor vehicles.  Please allow me to share with you the main differences.

 

Essentially, most motor carriers in many different industries have moved on to the new rule as follows:

 

10 Hour Consecutive Off Duty Rule

11 Hour Driving Limit Rule

14 Hour Consecutive On-Duty Rule

60/70 Hour Rule

New Split Sleeper Berth Rule - 8 Hour + 2 Hour

And the New 34 Hour Restart, Some have a 24 Hour Restart

 

HOWEVER......... These fairly new rules do not apply to those driver who operate passenger vehicles which transport more than 15 passengers.  The OLD RULES still apply, but with modification, such as the word "Consecutive".

 

8 Hour Consecutive Off Duty Rule

10 Hour Driving Limit Rule

15 Hour Consecutive On-Duty Rule

60/70 Hour Rule

No Sleeper Berth Usually on Passenger Vehicles

No Restart Rule Available

 

I certainly hope this information is helpful to you.  Feel free to Contact us for more detailed information, or to get a quote for On-Site Training.

 

Be Safe and Prosper!

 

Steve