Trucking Basics: What are DVIRs and am I required to keep one?
DVIR stands for driver vehicle inspection report. Drivers are supposed to check their vehicle before and after driving to make sure everything is in...
34-Hour Restart
If you want to completely refresh your driving cycle and clear all “rolling” hours, all you have to do is take 34 consecutive hours...
Sleeper Berth Extension
Freeze your 14-hour window by applying the sleeper berth extension. The 14-hour rule puts pressure on drivers to minimize their breaks so they...
Split Sleeper Berth
What is the purpose of the Split Sleeper Berth rule? The Split Sleeper Berth provision means flexibility for a driver. It allows a driver...
Cycles: 60/7 & 70/8
If you’re familiar with the trucking industry, you’ve most likely heard of the 60-hour/7-day or 70-hour/8-day cycle. The 60-hour/7-day cycle limits a driver to...
DOT Trucking Rules: 30-Minute Break
The 30-minute break is often misunderstood by truckers. A full-proof way to avoid HOS violations is to think about what you cannot do instead...
11-Hour & 14-Hour Rule
The 14-Hour Rule When a driver comes on duty after taking at least 10 consecutive hours off duty, he has a 14-hour window to...