About the Course
FMCSA Hours of Service (HOS) Compliance Training
This training provides commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers and motor carrier personnel with a practical understanding of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Hours of Service (HOS) regulations. Instruction focuses on fatigue management, accurate time recording, and real-world application of HOS rules to daily driving and dispatch operations. Training includes interactive instruction, scenario-based examples, and log review exercises to reinforce compliance and reduce violations.
Topics Include
Purpose of Hours of Service regulations and fatigue-related risk
Driver responsibilities under FMCSA HOS rules (49 CFR Part 395)
Definitions of on-duty, off-duty, driving, and sleeper berth time
Daily and weekly driving and on-duty limits
Required rest breaks and sleeper berth provisions
Common HOS exceptions (short-haul, adverse driving conditions, etc.)
Records of Duty Status (RODS) and Electronic Logging Device (ELD) basics
Common violations and how to avoid them
Carrier and supervisor responsibilities for monitoring HOS compliance
Course Objective
To ensure drivers and carrier staff understand FMCSA Hours of Service requirements and can accurately apply the rules to daily operations, maintain compliant records, and reduce the risk of fatigue-related incidents and regulatory violations.
Who Should Take This Training
Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers (CDL and applicable non-CDL)
Dispatchers and driver managers
Safety, HR, and compliance personnel
Supervisors overseeing CMV operations
Motor carriers subject to FMCSA regulations
FMCSA Regulatory Context
FMCSA does not prescribe a specific number of training hours for Hours of Service instruction. However, motor carriers are responsible for ensuring drivers and staff understand and comply with HOS regulations under 49 CFR Part 395. Failure to properly apply these rules can result in citations, out-of-service orders, and adverse safety ratings.
This training supports motor carriers in meeting FMCSA compliance expectations and demonstrates due diligence in driver instruction and oversight.
Training Format
Duration: 1.5–3 hours classroom instruction (adjustable based on audience and operation type)
Certification: Issued by MK Training Solutions
Instruction: Interactive classroom training
Mobile Training Available: On-site delivery at your facility or job site
