Sleeper Berth Rule: 7/3 and 8/2 Split Explained
The sleeper berth rule lets CMV drivers split 10 hours off duty into 7/3 or 8/2 periods. Learn how the 14-hour clock recalculates and what qualifies.
The sleeper berth rule lets CMV drivers split 10 hours off duty into 7/3 or 8/2 periods. Learn how the 14-hour clock recalculates and what qualifies.
The 70-hour rule caps CMV drivers at 70 on-duty hours over 8 rolling days. Learn how the 34-hour restart, recap method, and ELD tracking work.
Miss the 30-minute break rule and face a $1,307 fine plus 5 CSA points. Learn exactly when it applies, what qualifies, and who is exempt.
A 14-hour violation adds 7 CSA points and fines up to $7,500. Learn exactly when your clock starts, what counts, and how to stay compliant.
Learn what legally counts toward the 11-hour driving limit, what doesn’t, and what violations cost — fines, CSA points, and OOS risk explained.
Federal HOS rules for truck drivers in 2026 explained with enforcement data, fine risks, exemptions, ELD requirements, and FMCSA pilot program updates.