Federal Hours of Service (Canada)
AMTA (2024)
Online Course
About this course:
Federal Hours of Service AMTA 2024 (Canada) course helps avoid costly fines, protect your license and deliver on time by mastering Canada’s federal hours‑of‑service rules. This robust course gives you the knowledge to manage fatigue, plan cross‑border trips and maintain a clean safety record. You’ll learn to use electronic logging devices effectively, manage your duty cycles, and keep spotless logbooks that withstand any inspection.
The course is for:
Ideal for commercial truck and bus drivers operating under federal rules, cross‑border carriers moving freight between Canada and the U.S., and dispatchers and compliance officers responsible for monitoring driver hours. New drivers, seasoned professionals transitioning to ELDs and carriers seeking audit‑readiness will all benefit from this training.
In this course you will learn:
Fatigue management and why it matters
Key definitions for on‑duty, off‑duty and driving time
Federal vs. provincial Hours of Service regulations
Rules for cross‑border operations between Canada and the U.S.
Recordkeeping and log requirements
Course Details:
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Format: Online, self-paced
Compliance: Explains all sections of the Canadian Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations (SOR/2005‑313), including daily driving limits, work shift limits, cycle options, sleeper‑berth provisions, recordkeeping and inter‑provincial differences. Highlights distinctions between Canadian rules and U.S. FMCSA requirements and emphasises the mandatory use of electronic logging devices.
Certificate: Printable certificate upon successful completion
Language: English
Frequently asked questions:
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Under federal hours‑of‑service regulations, drivers may drive up to 13 hours in a day and be on duty for no more than 14 hours. They must take at least 10 hours off duty each day, including one consecutive 8‑hour block. The course explains how to manage these limits across cycles.
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Cycle 1 allows up to 70 hours on duty in 7 days, while Cycle 2 permits 120 hours on duty in 14 days. Drivers must reset Cycle 1 with 36 consecutive hours off duty and Cycle 2 with 72 consecutive hours off duty.
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Penalties can include fines, out‑of‑service orders and impacts on your safety fitness rating. The course explains enforcement procedures and how to avoid violations.