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TruckDisp Advanced Hours of Service (HOS) Flashcards

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  1. A driver's ELD malfunctions mid-trip. What must the dispatcher ensure the driver does?

    Answer: Reconstruct missing logs on paper and continue; carrier must repair ELD within 8 days

    When an ELD malfunctions, drivers must reconstruct logs on paper for the current 24-hour period and the previous 7 days, and the carrier must repair or replace the device within 8 days.

  2. Under FMCSA regulations, what is the minimum off-duty time required before a property-carrying driver can reset their HOS and begin a new shift?

    Answer: 10 consecutive hours

    Property-carrying drivers must take a minimum of 10 consecutive hours off duty before starting a new driving shift.

  3. A dispatcher is planning loads for a team driving operation. What is the maximum number of hours either driver in a team may drive within a 24-hour period?

    Answer: 11 hours each, individually capped at 11

    In team driving, each individual driver is still limited to 11 hours of driving within their own 14-hour on-duty window.

  4. Which of the following best describes 'adverse driving conditions' as an HOS exception?

    Answer: Unexpected snow, ice, fog, or other conditions encountered en route that were not foreseeable

    Adverse driving conditions allow up to 2 extra hours of driving time when unforeseen weather or road hazards are encountered after the trip begins.

  5. How many hours in a 7-consecutive-day period may a driver work before being required to take 34 hours off under the standard cycle?

    Answer: 60 hours

    Under the 7-day cycle, a driver may not drive after accumulating 60 on-duty hours; a 34-hour restart is then required to reset the clock.

  6. A driver calls dispatch saying they have 2 hours of driving time left but their delivery appointment is 3 hours away. What should a dispatcher do first?

    Answer: Check if the shipper or receiver can modify the appointment time

    Contacting the shipper or receiver to adjust the appointment allows the driver to take required rest and still make the delivery legally.

  7. When tracking driver hours, which tool does a dispatcher typically use to monitor real-time HOS compliance across a fleet?

    Answer: Transportation Management System (TMS) integrated with ELD data

    A TMS integrated with ELD data provides real-time visibility into each driver's HOS status, allowing dispatchers to plan loads proactively.