DOT Hours of Service
Online Course
About this course:
This DOT Hours of Service course helps you stay compliant and maximize your productivity on U.S. roads. This course walks you through FMCSA Hours of Service rules, including daily and weekly limits, required rest breaks, exemptions and the proper use of ELDs. Learn how to plan your routes and manage your duty status to avoid fines and protect your CSA score.
The course is for:
Tailored for interstate drivers, long‑haul carriers, flatbed operators, dock workers and warehouse staff in the United States. Dispatchers and compliance managers responsible for ensuring FMCSA compliance will also benefit.
In this course you will learn:
U.S. DOT/FMCSA hours of service regulations
Daily driving, on‑duty and off‑duty limits
30‑minute rest break requirements
Sleeper berth provisions and split breaks
Short‑haul and agricultural exemptions
Course Details:
Duration: 45 minutes
Format: Online, self-paced
Compliance: Explains FMCSA rules in 49 CFR Part 395: 11‑hour driving limit, 14‑hour duty period, 30‑minute break requirement, 60/70‑hour weekly limits, and short‑haul exceptions. Covers sleeper‑berth split options, exceptions for agricultural and emergency operations, ELD requirements and recent regulatory changes.
Certificate: Printable certificate upon successful completion
Language: English
Frequently asked questions:
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You may extend your 14‑hour driving window by up to two hours under the adverse driving conditions exception. The course explains the criteria and how to document it.
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You’ll learn when you can reset your 60/70‑hour accumulation and the restrictions on using the restart more than once in 168 hours.
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Violations can result in fines, out‑of‑service orders and negative impacts on your CSA score. The course explains enforcement mechanisms and how to avoid common mistakes.