Hours of Service Exemptions
Trucking Regulations Exemptions: A Comprehensive Guide
Adverse Driving Conditions:
- Up to 2 additional hours of driving time are allowed when encountering adverse conditions.
- CFR Section: 395.1(b)(1), 395.2
Agricultural Operations:
- Exemption from all hours-of-service regulations during planting and harvesting seasons when transporting agricultural commodities or farm supplies within 150 air miles.
- CFR Section: 395.1(k), 395.2
Farm Vehicle Operations (10,00–16,000 lbs. GVW/GVWR):
- Exemption from all hours-of-service regulations for farm vehicles driven by the owner/operator, transporting agricultural goods, not for hire, and not carrying hazardous materials.
- CFR Section: 390.5, 390.39(a)(3)
Farm Vehicle Operations (26,001 lbs. or Greater GVW/GVWR):
- Same exemptions as above, with the added ability to operate anywhere within the home state or within a 150-mile radius.
- CFR Section: 390.5, 390.39(a)(3)
Alaska:
- Allows 15 hours of driving time, 20 hours of duty time, and flexible weekly limits for CMV drivers operating in Alaska.
- CFR Section: 395.1(h)
Construction Materials and Equipment:
- 24-hour restarts for vehicles transporting construction materials and equipment within 50 air miles of an active construction site.
- CFR Section: 395.1(m)
Driver-Salesperson:
- Exemptions for salespeople within 100 miles, limited driving hours, and no more than half of working time spent driving.
- CFR Section: §395.1(c), §395.2
Emergency Relief:
- All hours-of-service regulations are waived during declared national, regional, state, or local emergencies.
- CFR Section: 390.23
Emergency Driving Conditions:
- Full exemption when facing emergency conditions that prevent a legal run.
- CFR Section: 395.1(b)(2)
The Federal Government Operated:
- All hours-of-service regulations apply.
- CFR Section: 390.3(f)(2)
Fire and Rescue, Emergency Operation (Non-Government):
- All hours-of-service regulations apply.
- CFR Section: 390.3(f)(5)
Groundwater Well Drilling:
- 24-hour restarts are allowed for vehicles primarily used in groundwater well drilling.
- CFR Section: 395.1(l)
Hawaii:
- No logbook is required, but time records must be kept.
- CFR Section: 395.1(i)
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