How does 70 hour clock work?
What is the 70-hour Rule? The 70-hour in 8 days rule (or 60 in 7) is the total time spent Driving and ON-Duty, and cannot exceed 70 hours in any 8-day period (or 60 hours in any 7-day period).
How do you reset 70 hours?
The U.S. hours-of-service regulation allows a driver to “restart” their 60-hour in any 7 consecutive days, or 70-hour any 8 consecutive days clock calculations by taking 34 or more consecutive hours off duty (or in the sleeper berth) or some combination of both.
How do you calculate service hours?
How to calculate hours worked
- Determine the start and the end time.
- Convert the time to military time (24 hours)
- Transform the minutes in decimals.
- Subtract the start time from the end time.
- Subtract the unpaid time taken for breaks.
How do you calculate driving hours?
Use a map or a computer map program to determine the total number of miles for your trip. Divide this number by 60. This is your estimated driving time. For example if you plan to travel 150 miles, at an estimated speed of 60 miles per hour this trip is going to take about two and a half hours.
What happens when my 70 hour clock runs out?
A driver may gain back time at midnight when the oldest day in his 8-day window falls out of the time range. To completely reset the 70-hour clock, it requires a 34-hour restart. Example: A driver can be ON-Duty a maximum 60 hours in a 7 day cycle.
How many hours can I drive a week?
Weekly Driving Hours Put simply: Drivers must have 45 hours of rest over a week. This can be reduced to 24 hours, but it must be followed by a full rest period during a 2-week period. Drivers must not work more than an average 48 hours a week; this spans a 17-26 week period, depending on your workforce agreement.
What 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.
What do you put in a logbook?
Your logbook must contain:
- when the logbook period begins and ends.
- the car’s odometer readings at the start and end of the logbook period.
- the total number of kilometres the car travelled during the logbook period.
- the number of kilometres travelled for each journey.
What does V5 look like?
Current V5C forms are red; they used to be blue. If you still have an old blue form, the DVLA encourages you to update it to a red one for free. The DVLA maintains an informative webpage with further details on the V5C and how to contact the DVLA with any questions. You can reach them here.
How many hours can you drive before reset?
The 34-hour rule is a way for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) truckers to quickly reset their workweek if they are nearing the maximum number of hours allowed in ‘On Duty’ or ‘Driving’ statuses: 70 hours in eight days or 60 hours in seven days.