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FMCSA amends its hours-of-service (HOS) requirements applicable to drivers of property-carrying commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) to remove provisions requiring that a 34-hour restart include two periods between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. and limiting use of a restart to once every 168 hours--provisions that were promulgated in December 2011.
The 34-hour restart rule relies entirely on how many hours a driver is working within seven to eight days, so it’s crucial to know what does and doesn’t count towards your drivers’ HOS logs when determining if your drivers should take 34-hour breaks.
A driver may restart a 7/8 consecutive day period after taking 34 or more consecutive hours off duty. 60/70-Hour Limit May not drive after 60/70 hours on duty in 7/8 consecutive days.
The 34-hour reset allows drivers to restart their workweek with a fresh set of driving hours. It ensures adequate rest for drivers as they reach the weekly HOS limits of 60/70 hours over 7 or 8 consecutive days. The rule promotes safety on the road, preventing driver’s fatigue.
According to the FMCSA, 34 hours off duty restarts the work week; it allows the full 60 or 70 hours of driving to begin from scratch. How often do drivers have to take 34 hours of time off? The most surprising thing about the 34-hour reset rule is that it isn’t mandatory.
The 34-hour restart rule features Hours of Service status, including off-duty, on-duty, driving, and sleeper berth. Truck drivers who are driving or on duty can work for 60 hours in seven days or 70 hours in eight days.
“Hours of service” refers to the maximum amount of time drivers are permitted to be on duty including driving time, and specifies number and length of rest periods, to help ensure that drivers stay awake and alert.