Is the 34-hour restart still in effect?

Is the 34-hour restart still in effect?

The limitations for truck drivers’ use of a 34-hour restart enacted in 2013 will officially be removed from the federal rulebook by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Thursday.

How long is a 34-hour reset?

A driver may restart a 7/8 consecutive day period after taking 34 or more consecutive hours off duty. The truck driver 34-hour reset is a way for drivers to reset their workweek and 60/70 hour clock by taking 34 consecutive hours off work, either spent off-duty or in the sleeper berth.

Can you use personal conveyance during a 34-hour reset?

Can personal conveyance time be combined with other off-duty time to complete a 10 or 34-hour break? Yes, since PC is off-duty time. However, it is important to note that the provision in §392.3 of the FMCSRs, prohibiting the operation of a commercial motor vehicle while ill or fatigued continues to apply.

What is the 24 hour restart rule?

24-Hour Restart. Drivers that haul exclusively in support of oil and gas field operations can get a restart after only 24 hours off instead of the standard 34 hours. Not only that, it can be any 24 hours.

Do team drivers have to do 34-hour reset?

Is the 34-hour restart rule mandatory? No, the 34-hour restart provision is not mandatory. The rule is simply one tool you can use to manage your drivers’ hours. Depending on your drivers and their preferences, a 34-hour restart may be the quickest way to reset their clocks and get back on the road.

How do you do a rolling 34-hour reset?

Under that “rolling” restart, both team drivers get the 34 hours of off-duty time required to restart their weekly work cycle, but the truck they drive is inactive for only 24 hours. Here’s how it works: The first driver goes off-duty while the second driver takes the wheel for 10 hours.

Do short haul drivers need a 34-hour restart?

Is sleeper berth considered off duty?

Sleeper berth means the driver is resting (not necessarily sleeping) in the sleeper-berth compartment of the unit. Off-duty time is when the driver is relieved from work and all responsibility for performing work.

Can you off duty drive during a 34-hour reset?

Drivers can reset their clock by taking a break of 34 consecutive hours in two different statuses: ‘Off Duty’ or ‘Sleeper Berth. ‘ Once drivers have completed their 34-hour break, they can resume working.

What is the short haul exception?

The short-haul exemption is a limited exemption from the Record of Duty Status and Electronic Logging Device (ELD) requirements and the 30-minute rest break requirements for certain commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. To qualify for the exemption, drivers must work within certain conditions.

Can you drink on a 34-hour reset?

on a reset u still have to follow your company police and no drinking is allowed at any time at any orientation or driving school.

What is the 34 hour restart rule for truckers?

34-Hour Restart Rule The voluntary 34-hour restart rule is a way for truckers to reset their workweek. The reset helps drivers comply with the federal DOT Hours of Service (HOS) regulations. Current hours of service rules say drivers can work no more than 60 consecutive hours in seven days or 70 consecutive hours in eight days.

Is there a way to delete the 34 hour restart?

You can also delete 34-hour restart breaks. Just tap on “34 Hour Restart”, and an option to ‘Reject’ the break will slide in. Possible changes to the 34-hour reset rule?

How can I restart my work cycle after 34 hours?

Step No. 1: Go to Menu > Settings > Logs. Then make sure that the 34-hour restart option is selected. Step No. 2: After completing a shift, just wait for 34 consecutive hours. After 34 hours, the KeepTruckin app will automatically reset your cycle, and the 34-hour restart will appear as a vertical line: You can also delete 34-hour restart breaks.

How often can a 34 hour period be restarted?

According to those provisions, the 34-hour period must contain two periods between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. to be valid. The old rule also only allowed one 34-hour restart every 168 hours.