Canadian HOS Rules The Basic Rules Maximum 13

Canadian HOS Rules

The Basic Rules Ø Maximum 13 hours driving for each shift Ø 14 hours on-duty (driving + on-duty) Ø 16 hour elapsed time window (14 hours onduty + 2 countable off-duty hours) Ø Minimum ½ hour off-duty qualifying period Ø 10 hours per day off-duty Ø 8 consecutive off-duty hours + 2 other hours Ø 70 hours in 7 days Ø 36 hour reset

The Basic Rules Ø Drivers may use a 2 hour deferral provision every 2 nd day Ø All drivers must be able to provide 14 days of HOS history- On-Duty and Driving hours, even those drivers operating within the 160 kilometer zone Ø Allowance for drivers to use a CMV for personal use( up to 75 kms per day) after their elapsed work shift

Know Your Numbers Ø Maximum 13 hours of driving per day Ø Maximum 14 hours on-duty per day Ø Minimum 10 hours off-duty per day (minimum ½ hour qualifying period) Ø Maximum 16 hours elapsed work shift Ø Can defer up to 2 hours every 48 hours

1 Day = 24 Hours RULES Ø Minimum of 10 hours of off-duty time must be taken every day. Ø Off-duty periods- minimum 30 minute increments to qualify Ø Maximum of 13 hours driving in a day Ø No driving after 14 hours of on-duty in a day

8 Consecutive Hours Remember, off-duty periods must be 30 minutes or longer to qualify 8

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Workshift RULES Ø Maximum of 16 hours (elapsed time- E. T. ) Ø Time period which starts the instant you are on duty after having taken a minimum of 8 hours off-duty Ø Includes all time Ø 8 consecutive hours off-duty resets the work shift Ø Sleeper berth periods are not counted in the 16 hour E. T. when they qualify for the sleeper berth rest provision

Workshift Ø After 13 hours of driving you must take a minimum of 8 consecutive hours off-duty before you can drive again Ø After 14 hours of on-duty you must take a minimum of 8 consecutive hours off-duty before you can drive again

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Deferral of Off-Duty Time 48 hour averaging Ø 48 hour averaging allows a driver to reduce the daily off-duty requirement of 10 hours by up to 2 hours provided the 2 hours is not part of the mandatory 8 consecutive hours Ø This deferred time is added to the 8 consecutive hours on the second day Ø This provision may be used every 2 nd day if a driver chooses

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Cycle Ø All Interlink drivers operate on the 70 hour/7 day cycle. Ø When you reach the end of your cycle, you must book off for 36 consecutive hours to complete your “reset” before you can start your new cycle. Ø You CAN reset and begin a new cycle at any time by simply booking off for 36 consecutive hours.

Off Duty Split in Sleeper Berth RULES For Split Periods Ø Single drivers using a sleeper berth must use two separate periods totaling 10 hours offduty, provided neither period is less than 2 hours Ø Team drivers using a sleeper berth must use two separate periods totaling 8 hours offduty, provided neither is less than 4 hours (10 hours off must still be taken in a day)

Off Duty Split in Sleeper Berth Daily Requirements Ø Maximum 13 driving hours in each day. Ø Maximum 14 hours on duty for each day. Ø 10 hours of off-duty time each day

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Sample Log Book Page

Question # 1: Are there any Violations? 8 Hours Off Duty Day 1 12. 5 5. 5 3. 5 Day 2 9. 5 9 5. 5

Answer # 1: There are 2 Violations 1. Driving after 16 elapsed hours (02: 30 – 18: 30) on Day 1 Rule: May not drive after 16 hours of elapsed time 8 Hours Day 1 12. 5 5. 5 3. 5 Day 2 9. 5 ax i Rule: Minimum 10 hours off duty required M 2. Day 2 - only 9. 5 hours off duty m Ho um ur s 9 5. 5 14 Off Duty

Question # 2: Are there any Violations? 8 Hours Off Duty Day 1 10 13 1 Day 2 3 7 14

Answer # 2: There are 2 Violations 1. There are not 10 “countable” off duty hours in Day 1 (04: 00 – 04: 15) 8 Hours Off Duty Rule: Off duty time must be in blocks of 30 minutes or more. Day 1 10 13 1 Day 2 3 7 14 2. There are 14 driving hours in Day 2 Rule: Maximum 13 driving hours

Question # 3: Are there any Violations? 8 Hours Off Duty Day 1 4 6 12. 25 1. 75 Day 2 5 6 12 1

Answer # 3: There is 1 Violation 1. Drive ½ hour after 16 hours elapsed time on Day 2 (16: 30 – 17: 30) 8 Hours Off Duty Rule: After minimum of 8 consecutive hours off duty, no driving after 16 th hour Day 1 4 6 12. 25 1. 75 Day 2 5 6 12 1

Question # 4: Are there any Violations? 8 Hours Off Duty Day 1 9. 5 0 8. 5 6 Day 2 8 2 13 1

Answer # 4: There are 2 Violations 1. 9. 5 hours Off Duty in Day 1 Rule: Minimum 10 hours Off Duty in each “Day” 8 Hours Off Duty Day 1 9. 5 0 8. 5 6 Day 2 8 2 13 1 2. Drive after 14 th On Duty Hour (11: 30 day 2) Rule: Must not Drive after 14 th On Duty hour

Question # 5: Are there any Violations? 8 Hours Off Duty Day 1 One hour deferral 6 3 10. 5 4. 5 Day 2 4. 5 6. 5 10 3

Answer # 5: There are No Violations Rule: Day 1 - no driving occurs after the 14 th On Duty hour in the work shift. ( Note: no driving occurs after the 16 th elapsed hour) 8 Hours Day 1 Off Duty End of 16 hour work shift 6 3 10. 5 4. 5 Day 2 4. 5 6. 5 10 3 9 Hours off Rule: There is 1 Off Duty hour deferred from Day 1 to the 8 consecutive hour Off Duty block in Day 2