HOS Rules: Linehaul

About the Training

Hours of Service rules apply to linehaul contractors with some operation-specific nuances. This training covers the limits that matter most for linehaul — proper breaks, the 10-hour rest between shifts, and the 34-hour reset — so contractors run legal and rested.

What You'll Learn

  • Explain the HOS limits as they apply to linehaul contractors
  • Describe the 10-hour break requirement between shifts
  • Apply the 34-hour reset to the 70-hour weekly limit
  • Identify the break requirements specific to linehaul runs

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