DOT Hours of Service (HOS) 11/14/70-Hour Trip Planner
Plan safe, FMCSA and Transport Canada compliant commercial trips adhering to 11h/13h driving limits, 14-hour on-duty windows, mandatory rest breaks, and sleeper resets.
Core Mathematical Formula: US FMCSA: Max 11 hours driving within 14-hour duty window, 10 consecutive hours rest. Canada NSC: Max 13 hours driving within 14-hour duty window, 10 hours daily off-duty (8 consecutive sleeper).
- 11-Hour Maximum Driving Limit after 10 consecutive hours off duty.
- 14-Hour Consecutive Duty Window (driving cannot occur past 14th hour).
- Mandatory 30-Minute Rest Break before driving past 8 cumulative hours.
- 70-Hour / 8-Day cycle limit (34-hour restart resets the cycle).
FMCSA 11-Hour Driving & 14-Hour Duty Window Explained (49 CFR § 395.3)
The most critical concept in commercial dispatching is that the 14-hour window is an uninterrupted clock that begins the moment a driver logs On-Duty. It cannot be paused for meals, dock delays, or non-qualifying off-duty time:
A driver may drive a maximum of 11 hours after 10 consecutive hours off-duty. All 11 hours must be completed entirely within the 14-hour window.
Once you go on-duty, the 14-hour countdown starts. Even if you sit in a driver lounge off-duty for 3 hours, driving is strictly illegal after the 14th hour.
Full 10 consecutive hours in Sleeper Berth or Off-Duty status completely resets both your 11-hour driving clock and your 14-hour window.
| Rule Provision | United States (FMCSA 49 CFR) | Canada (NSC Standard 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Driving Limit | 11 Hours Max | 13 Hours Max (+2 hours) |
| Daily On-Duty Window | 14 Consecutive Hours | 14 Hours (Excludes Off-Duty) |
| Mandatory Daily Rest | 10 Consecutive Hours Off | 10 Hours Total (8 Consecutive) |
| Mandatory Break | 30 Min before 8 hrs driving | None required if within limits |
| Weekly Cycle Limits | 60h/7d or 70h/8d | Cycle 1 (70h/7d) or Cycle 2 (120h/14d) |
| Cycle Restart | 34 Consecutive Hours Off | 36 Hours (C1) / 72 Hours (C2) |
The Split Sleeper Berth Provision: 8/2 and 7/3 Mathematics
Under the modernized FMCSA rules, property-carrying drivers can split their 10-hour off-duty requirement into two qualifying periods without exhausting their 14-hour window:
One period must be at least 7 consecutive hours in the Sleeper Berth. The companion period must be at least 2 consecutive hours (off-duty, sleeper, or combination). Both periods combined must total at least 10 hours (e.g. 8/2 or 7/3 split).
When paired together, neither qualifying period counts against the 14-hour driving window. The calculation point for driving limits shifts forward to the end of the first qualifying break, giving drivers tremendous dispatch flexibility.
Driver finishes with approximately 17.5 duty hours remaining on the clock.
All calculations execute strictly according to standard federal transportation benchmarks and transparent mathematical constants with zero hidden padding.
Planning an individual solo driver dispatch from Chicago, IL to Dallas, TX (1,450 miles) at an average highway speed of 58 mph, with 2 hours loading and 2 hours unloading.
US DOT vs. Transport Canada Standards Comparison
US Interstate: Standard 5-axle semi is capped at 80,000 lbs (36,287 kg) gross, with 34,000 lbs tandem and 20,000 lbs single axle limits under Federal Bridge Formula B.
Canada (NSC/MOU): Standard tandem is permitted up to 17,000 kg (37,478 lbs). Canadian B-Train Super-B configurations gross up to 63,500 kg (140,000 lbs) under Ontario SPIF and Western Canadian regulations.
US FMCSA: Max 11 hours driving within a 14-hour on-duty window, followed by 10 consecutive hours off-duty/sleeper berth, and a 70-hour / 8-day rolling cycle.
Canada NSC Standard 9: Max 13 hours driving within a 14-hour on-duty window, requiring 10 hours daily off-duty, operating under Cycle 1 (70h/7d) or Cycle 2 (120h/14d).
US EIA Benchmark: Tied to the weekly US Energy Information Administration national on-highway diesel index, billed in $/mile.
Canadian FCA / NRCan: Freight Carriers Association (FCA) of Canada weekly diesel rack pricing, pegged in Canadian cents per liter (cpl) and billed in $/km or % surcharge.
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Expert Regulations & Calculations Q&A
Authored by Commercial Freight Specialists • Mathematical logic verified against federal transportation law
Formulas aligned with standard US DOT FMCSA (49 CFR) and Bridge Formula B (23 CFR § 658.17).
Metric distances, liters, and MOU tandem axle limits verified with Transport Canada NSC Standard 9.
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FMCSA 30-Minute Rest Break Rules & Exemptions: 2026 Practical Guide
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Split Sleeper Berth 8/2 & 7/3 Provision Explained: 2026 HOS Guide
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DOT Hours of Service (HOS) 11/14/70-Hour Trip Planner
| Parameter / Operational Metric | Calculated Result |
|---|---|
| TRUCKERTOOLSHUB FMCSA HOURS OF SERVICE (HOS) TRIP DISPATCH PLAN | |
| Trip Distance | 1,450 miles @ Avg 58 mph |
| Total Pure Driving Time | 25.0 hours |
| Loading / Unloading Dock Time | 3.5 hours |
| MANDATORY FMCSA REST BREAKS (49 CFR § 395.3) | |
| Driving Shifts Required | 3 Shift(s) |
| Mandatory 30-Minute Rest Breaks | 2 (1.0 hrs) |
| Required 10-Hour Sleeper Resets | 2 (20 hrs) |
| TOTAL ELAPSED TRANSIT TIME | 49.5 Hours (2.1 Days) |
| PROJECTED LEGAL DELIVERY ETA | Fri, Nov 6, 11:39 AM |
| 70-Hour / 8-Day Clock After Trip | 52.5 / 70.0 hrs (17.5 hrs remaining ✅) |
| Generated at TruckerToolsHub.com (FMCSA 11/14/70 Rules) | |