In canada you have to have 14 days of log sheets in the truck. Hours of service regulations for provincially regulated carriers have. The traffic safety act sets out legislative requirements for the operator of both private and commercial vehicles. Driver, vehicle registration, insurance and recordkeeping requirements for transportation network companies operating in alberta. Alberta transportation may audit a carrier for the following reasons. Transportation compliance in alberta the alberta government is committed to improving traffic safety and reducing collisions.
It is used with a drivers guide to operation, safety and licensing. The federal motor carrier safety administration administers log book requirements for all u. You should also store and retain old log books so that you have records for tax purposes or if the dot ever requests old log books. The carrier safety and enforcement branch of the ministry of transportation of ontario has prepared this guide to assist and ensure that truck and bus companies commercial vehicle operators operate safely and are compliant with the regulations that govern highway use. How to fill out a log book for team drivers career trend. How to properly fill out a truck drivers daily log book to fulfill department of transportation regulations. Alberta regulation 3172002 traffic safety act drivers hours of service regulation table of contents 1 definitions 2 application 3 principal place of business 4 on duty 5 time required to be off duty 6 limitation on being on duty 7 time breaks 8 prohibition from driving 9 daily logs manually recorded 10 daily logs automatically recorded. After 10 hours off duty, the driver of a propertycarrying vehicle may drive for up to 11 hours within a 14hour window of time, must take a 30minute break before driving after 8 consecutive hours, and must stop driving after accumulating 60 or 70 onduty hours in 7 or 8 days. In general, a cmv is a vehicle that is used as part of a business and is involved in interstate commerce and fits any. Alberta dot shipping regulations fast heavyhaul and. This applies to all of the carriers drivers of those commercial vehicles, even those who have never personally operated the vehicles outside of alberta. They are also used to keep track of commercial drivers hours and perform vehicle inspections to ensure the safe operation of commercial vehicles.
This is a basic introduction to canadian rules for log books. Alberta hours of service and log keeping requirements desi. Alberta transportation collects compliance information on commercial carriers in the province. Carriers must follow provincial and federal laws about hours of service and should. Government has put a temporary freeze on new photo radar devices as it consults with municipalities and police on the future of photo radar. Dec 10, 2015 the rule requires drivers currently required to keep paper logs to use elds, with a few exceptions. Drivers hours of service regulation alberta queens. The two restart provisions that are currently suspended are not included in this set. Hours of service hos regulations are issued by the federal motor carrier safety administration fmcsa and govern the working hours of anyone operating a commercial motor vehicle cmv in the united states. Province of alberta office consolidation alberta regulation 3042002 with amendments up to and including alberta regulation 2412018 current as of december 12, 2018 traffic safety act use of highway and rules of the road regulation. If you know what requisites need to be met in order to fall under that 100 airmile exemption, and you meet them, then there is no reason why you should be filling out a log book. Again the log books, when you purchase them or get them, come with 31 days in a log book so most drivers keep two months in the truck with them. Alberta transportation has streamlined regulations and are in the process of streamlining permitting for the transport of oil well service rigs.
Consolidated up to 2322017 alberta regulation 3172002 traffic safety act drivers hours of service regulation table of contents 1 definitions 2 application 3 principal place of business 4 on duty 5 time required to be off duty 6 limitation on being on duty 7 time breaks 8 prohibition from driving 9 daily logs manually recorded 10 daily logs automatically recorded. The rule of 12 hour before sunrise until one full hour after sunset is observed in alberta. Rick with smart drive test talking to you today about logbook exemption and the criteria for not having to keep a log book in canada for commercial drivers. Alberta drivers operating in other canadian jurisdictions will be required to comply with the canadian hours of service rules.
The carrier has been involved in a serious event, such as a collision. Jun 24, 2019 the canadian hours of service rules are quite different than those in the u. The federal motor carrier safety administration has continue reading fmcsa to allow log book apps for first. These books are required by law to keep track of hours spent behind the wheel or time taken off to rest between driving intervals. It also spells out hardware requirements for the devices, protections against driver harassment. National safety code hours of service british columbia. Commercial vehicle drivers hours of service regulations 179 kb. The rule requires drivers currently required to keep paper logs to use elds, with a few exceptions see them below. Alberta transportation has received a complaint or safety concerns about the carrier. Whereas, pursuant to subsection 31 of that act, a copy of the proposed commercial vehicle drivers hours of service regulations, substantially in the annexed form, was published in the canada gazette, part i, on february 15, 2003, and a reasonable opportunity was afforded to interested persons to make representations to the minister of transport with respect to it. Cycle 1 hos worksheet excel 105 kb logger hos worksheet excel 103 kb new hours of service regulations announcement pdf 37 kb summary of hours of service rules.
Alberta hours of service and log keeping requirements. New federal drivers hours of service regulations transportation. Outlined are the rules for driving, work and rest time this log book information will. In support of this commitment, the vehicle safety and carrier services branch of alberta transportation has prepared this reference guide to assist commercial truck and bus carriers and drivers to operate. Paper log books that are completed manually with a pencil or pen set the standard for recording activities in compliance with the hours of service regulations. Commercial vehicle drivers hours of service regulations. Canadas commercial vehicle drivers hours of service regulations applies to. Look it up in your own dot rule book so you know it is there and can use it if you need it. Dot violation, examples and fines 2019 cdl consultant. The rules in this section apply to the transportation of bundles of dressed lumber, packaged lumber, building products such as plywood, gypsum board or other materials of similar shape. How to fill out a paper daily truck drivers log neglecting your log book can have pricey consequences. These carriers safety fitness certificate must display a federal operating status. Outlined are the rules for driving, work and rest time this log book information will keep you in compliance with hours of service regulations in. This means the federal drivers hours of service laws apply to.
The remaining 10 hours of the 24hour day must be off duty. Hours of service industry update pdf 93 kb motor vehicle act regulations division 37 safety code. Longhaul cdl drivers who travel outside of 100 air miles are required to take a 30minute rest every eight hours and to log all of their activity during a. The department of transportation dot sets strict logbook rules. Is there a difference in fines for not having a log book at. Alberta transportation has hired and trained more government driver examiners and licensed more private examiners, to deliver additional testing services and reduce wait times. Onduty time, other than driving time to at least the nearest 15minute increment. Drivers of propertycarrying commercial motor vehicles cmvs are limited to 11 hours. This set of logbook examples help explain the various provisions of the hoursofservice rules. Notice drivers hours of service regulation alberta. How to calculate work cycle to comply with hours of. Drivers of propertycarrying commercial motor vehicles cmvs are limited to 11 hours of driving after having 10 consecutive hours off duty. For the first time, carriers will be able to use these apps in place of a log book as long as they can electronically sign their record of duty status. Section 4 of the commercial vehicle drivers hours of service regulations sor20053 places the.
No driving after hours of driving or 14 hours onduty in a day. These regulations apply to truck drivers, commercial and city bus drivers, and school bus drivers who operate cmvs. With amendments up to and including alberta regulation 2322017. Figure out here how to do it correctly, how to avoid a fine, and avoid. A dot log book contains records jotted down by truckers who detail their activities over the course of 24 hours. We are a winnipeg trucking company with almost 30 years. In the alberta hours of service regulations, onduty time means the period that begins when a driver begins work or is required by the motor carrier to be available to work. Specifically, dot log book rules 2018 state that long distance truckers may work 14 hours at a stretch, but no more than 11 hours behind the wheel of their commercial motor vehicle. Drivers operating in the united states are required to comply with the u.
Some exceptions to federal law apply to texas drivers, however, as detailed in the states transportation and administrative codes administered and enforced by the states department of transportation and department of public safety, respectively. So what i thought id do is make a video, go over those rules and the paperwork and the records that you have to keep to be exempt from keeping a log book. Detailed hos rules and log book requirements are all clearly outlined in the regulations and are readily. The national safety code nsc is a set of 16 minimum safety performance standards that were developed by representatives of the canadian council of motor transport administrators ccmta. This means the federal drivers hours of service laws apply to drivers. The laws in each province are largely similar, and reciprocity between the provinces allows commercial vehicles from one province to remain legal when traveling in a different province. Daily logs 7 during the day, a driver must record the following in the daily log. After 10 hours off duty, the driver of a propertycarrying vehicle may drive for up to 11 hours within a 14hour window of time, must take a 30minute break before driving after 8 consecutive hours, and must stop driving after accumulating 60 or 70 onduty. This guide establishes uniform roadway lighting design standards and procedures as they relate to the highway design functions of alberta transportation. Alberta transportation is responsible for alberta s highways and is committed to providing a safe, efficient, quality network of highways. The purpose of this guide is to promote highway lighting design uniformity and enhance the safe and efficient operation of alberta roads during dusk, dawn and night. Canadian truck drivers need to understand both the canadian hos rules and the american hos rules.
Registration can be obtained from any authorized alberta registry agent. Equipment that is directly used in the operation or the transportation of a mounted mobile service rig. Carriers operating under the federal regulations must monitor the compliance of their drivers. All original log book records must be kept by the carrier for at least 6. The fmcsa has established rules, known as the hoursofservice hos regulations, regarding how many hours on duty and behind the wheel that interstate commercial drivers can spend each day and 7 or 8 consecutive day period most commercial truck drivers will only be able to be onduty for 14 hours, with a limit of 11 hours driving time within that 14. There are intermittent delays when generating profiles based on a timeframe of 5 years or more. Log books are most commonly used to keep track of daily hours driven in a truck. Travel is allowed on fridays until 3pm in the afternoon for loads that exceed 3. What are the rules regarding the possession, production. Now as well, know that when youre exempt from keeping a log book, there still has to be paperwork in place, and the employer is required to keep paperwork. Falsifying any information in the dot log book can make the driver liable of prosecution.
In general, a cmv is a vehicle that is used as part of a business and is involved in interstate commerce and fits any of these descriptions. We have opportunities for owner operators and company drivers. According to the log book rules, truckers must keep track of their location and time spent on and off duty. The regulations outlined in cfr title 49 are intended to ensure that drivers and companies safely operate commericial motor vehicles on public roads and highways. Feb 07, 2016 this is a basic introduction to canadian rules for log books. Here is the way i interpret the 100 mile air radius rule.
All original log book records must be retained by the carrier for a period of at least 6 months from the date the information was recorded in a log. These rules will be explained in more detail in this training module. Appendix a example of a daily log book record overview the carrier safety and enforcement branch of the ministry of transportation of ontario has prepared this guide to assist and ensure that truck and bus companies commercial vehicle operators operate safely and are compliant with the regulations that govern highway use. Alberta printers also offers pilots daily log books for helicopters and small aircrafts. The various provinces of canada write their own department of transportation regulations. The logbook hours of service rules for truck drivers. This information is used to help determine a carriers safety fitness rating. Road restrictions and bans alberta s roads can be restricted because of construction, maintenance or seasonal conditions. Now the rules in ontario are pretty much widespread across canada. In alberta, carriers and their drivers may be regulated by either the federal commercial vehicle drivers hours of service regulation sor20053 or the provincial drivers hours of. Carrier profile online through alberta transportations online services, which are available at. The federal motor carrier safety administration has revised official guidance concerning log book software such as smartphone apps. Commercial vehicle drivers hours of service regulations 525 kb. Basic trucking hours of service is something truck drivers work with every day.
This guide provides information on the safe operation of motorcycles, mopeds and powerassisted bicycles. The fmcsas hours of service regulations are a complex set of rules aimed at ensuring drivers of large vehicles are not too tired or overworked to drive safely. Each trucker must fill out these forms thoroughly and accurately or else they face harsh consequences. If you want to work more than 12 hours per day you need to run a log book. A driver who is employed by two or more carriers is required to provide each carrier with a copy of all logs. What are the basic hoursofservice rules for commercial drivers. Canada to mandate elogs and electronic stability control for. Alberta transportation is responsible for albertas highways and is committed to providing a safe, efficient, quality network of highways.
Jan 21, 2019 they are not inspected daily by the department of transportation dot, so it can become a task that is continually pushed to the wayside or the bottom of your list of priorities. For more details about the hoursofservice requirements, visit the mto website at. Alberta transportation is responsible for albertas highways and is committed to. Commercial vehicle safety compliance in alberta transportation. Trucking hours of service basics len dubois trucking. The carrier services section of alberta transportation monitors each carriers on road data. Each days dot log book page has a grid with the hours and hour increments listed horizontally across the paper. Dec 23, 2010 alberta hours of service and log keeping requirements. Most drivers must follow the hos regulations if they drive a commercial motor vehicle, or cmv. Lumber or building products that are not bundled or packaged must be treated as loose items and transported in accordance with the general cargo securement rules. The federal hoursofservice rules do not specifically limit the distance that can be driven in one day, but they do limit the number of hours that can be spent driving, as follows. Commercial vehicle drivers hours of service regulations accessibility buttons available. They just keep the preceding logbook with them in the truck. Hours for each duty status offduty time, other than time spent in a sleeper berth.
Provincial and territorial regulations govern the operation of the commercial bus and truck industry except for the rules and regulations transport canadas motor carrier division sets in support of the safe operation of federallyregulated extraprovincial motor carriers and commercial vehicle drivers. A dot officer may cut you a bit of slack if your paper log is not updated to the minute, but then again, he may not. Specifically, dot log book rules 2018 state that long distance truckers may work 14. The federal drivers hours of service regulation applies to carriers that operate both inside and outside of alberta.
Dot pushes back elogs, speed limier rules canadian. Federal, state and local law enforcement personnel are all responsible for enforcing department of transportation rules and regulations. Alberta transportation vehicle safety section main floor, twin atria bldg. Log books, vehicle inspections alberta printers, edmonton. Federal commercial vehicle drivers hours of service regulations. Module 3 hours of service alberta carrier training. If you are operating under the 100 airmile radius exemption, you are not required to have a log book.
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