Split break question

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by Dna Mach, Nov 7, 2025 at 11:49 AM.

  1. Dna Mach

    Dna Mach Road Train Member

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    For example, after a 10 hour break and with a full 11 hour clock I drive 30 minutes to a customer. I then go off duty for two hours thus extending my 14 hour window. Then I go into the sleeper berth at the end of that day. I do this all of the time.

    My question is, could I drive an hour after unloading and stop for another 2 hour minimum and pause my 14 hour clock again?
     
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  3. dptrucker

    dptrucker Road Train Member

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  4. Bean Jr.

    Bean Jr. Road Train Member

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    Yup. Only once.
     
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  5. Ddh77777

    Ddh77777 Light Load Member

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    No. And you have to remember to log at least 8 hours in the sleeper when you shut down or your elog will flag a violation even if you took a 10.
     
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  6. Ddh77777

    Ddh77777 Light Load Member

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    Well...if you manage to take the long break first, then you sort of can bc the short break will complete the split and give you more time.
     
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  7. Opus

    Opus Road Train Member

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    Going off duty does not extend your 14 hours. 14 hours is 14 hours, punch to punch.
     
  8. Ddh77777

    Ddh77777 Light Load Member

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    It does if you go off duty for two consecutive hours or more
     
  9. Long FLD

    Long FLD Road Train Member

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    That’s incorrect. Off duty or sleeper berth for a minimum of 2 hours will pause your 14.
     
  10. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    Just don’t do it. Not worth the hassle.
    Minor error can be expensive.

    Sure you may be able to stop the 14 hour clock, but still can’t exceed your 11 hour drive time.
    That will be part of your day, regardless of your actual start time.
     
  11. Ddh77777

    Ddh77777 Light Load Member

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    Do you guys really not take advantage of that? I can't imagine being without it
     
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