Hours of Service (HOS)

The Hours-of-Service rules are starting to rival our tax code in complexity. Most operators are overwehlemed with the notion that but the more they try to make sense of the rules, the more confused they get. In this case, ignorance of the law will cost thousands of dollars in fines and lost revenue.

The Impact of HOS

Carriers that violate this EOBR requirement would face civil penalties of up to $11,000 for each offense. Noncompliance would also negatively impact a carrier’s safety fitness rating and DOT operating authority. It is clear that the FMCSA will target interstate carriers with serious patterns of HOS violations.

  • Contact DOT Training and Services to learn the ramifications of this new program on your business. IF YOU HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED OF AN AUDIT, CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY.
  • Under the new regs, drivers' records are transferred to your business. Their safety record for up to 3 years of previous violations now become your record.