30 min break for HoS question

Yes.

It is required when you reach 8 hours of time from the end of the last qualified break of at least 30 minutes.

 

Yes , another break would be required at 11.5 hours .

 

No. They want a 30 min break within your first 8 hours

 

Better pay attention to the rules.

http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/administration/fmcsr/fmcsrruletext.aspx?reg=395.3


ii) Rest breaks. After June 30, 2013, driving is not permitted if more than 8 hours have passed since the end of the driver's last off-duty or sleeper-berth period of at least 30 minutes.

 

Thats what I heard too, but now it's got ME wondering,ugh thought I had it all figured out,but that's a great question!

 

It's simple . If you expect to work a 14 hour day don't take the 30 minute break before the 6th hour or you'll have to take another one before the 14 is up .

 

I see that there will be many violations on this.

But officer, I heard it was only after I started for the day.



I have also heard there is no grace period for the rules.

http://www.jjkeller.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/content____bi-hoursofservice-newrule-FAQs

Is there a grace period for compliance?

No. Compliance with all provisions in the new hours-of-service rules is required as of 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2013. Individual enforcement officers or agencies may choose “soft enforcement” for a period of time after July 1, but that is not official or guaranteed. In part, this means that drivers taking a restart break after July 1 will need to make sure that the break does not begin until 168 hours after the last restart break, even if that last break was taken prior to July 1.


[h=3]Might some drivers need more than one break each day?[/h]Yes. Drivers who work long days or who take the 30-minute break too early may need two or more breaks in one day. For example, a driver who takes the break after the first hour of the day and who has another 9 hours of driving ahead will need a second break within 8 hours after the end of the first break. The longer the work day, the more likely a second break could be needed (especially if the first break is taken too early).

 

oh boy! I guess if they can be as vague as the IRS then that's the best way to generate revenue for the bigger "sail boats" for the poor fellas on top.

 

It does not look vague to me. It is clear as a bell.

http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regul...aspx?reg=395.3


ii) Rest breaks. After June 30, 2013, driving is not permitted if more than 8 hours have passed since the end of the driver's last off-duty or sleeper-berth period of at least 30 minutes.