CMC FMCSA & DOT Compliance 2

Question 1

Under FMCSA regulations, what is the maximum number of consecutive hours a property-carrying CMV driver may drive before taking a required rest break?

Accepted Answer

11 hours

Answer

FMCSA's Hours of Service rules allow property-carrying drivers a maximum of 11 hours of driving after 10 consecutive hours off duty.

Question 2

Which FMCSA form must a household goods carrier provide to a shipper before binding or non-binding estimates can be given?

Accepted Answer

Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move booklet

Answer

FMCSA requires HHG carriers to provide the 'Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move' booklet before or at the time of the estimate.

Question 3

A motor carrier's USDOT number must be displayed on which side(s) of a commercial motor vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Both sides

Answer

FMCSA requires the USDOT number to be displayed on both sides of a CMV in contrasting color and legible font.

Question 4

Under the FMCSA's 30-minute rest break rule, a driver must take a break after how many hours of driving time?

Accepted Answer

8 hours

Answer

Drivers must take a 30-minute rest break before driving beyond 8 hours of cumulative driving since their last break or off-duty period.

Question 5

What does the FMCSA's '60/70-hour rule' govern for truck drivers?

Accepted Answer

Total on-duty hours over 7 or 8 consecutive days

Answer

The 60/70-hour rule limits drivers to 60 hours on duty in 7 consecutive days or 70 hours in 8 consecutive days.

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CMC FMCSA & DOT Compliance 2