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How many hours can a property-carrying driver drive after coming on duty?
According to 49 CFR 395.3, a property-carrying driver may drive a total of 11 hours during the 14-hour period after coming on duty, following 10 consecutive hours off duty. This means that after coming on duty, the driver can drive for up to 11 hours, but must not drive after the 14th hour after coming on duty.
As stated in 49 CFR 395.3(a)(2), "A driver may not drive after a period of 14 consecutive hours after coming on-duty following 10 consecutive hours off-duty." Additionally, 49 CFR 395.3(a)(3)(i) states, "A driver may drive a total of 11 hours during the period specified in paragraph (a)(2) of this section."
This is compliance information, not legal advice — verify against the official eCFR and the issuing agency.
As stated in 49 CFR 395.3(a)(2), "A driver may not drive after a period of 14 consecutive hours after coming on-duty following 10 consecutive hours off-duty." Additionally, 49 CFR 395.3(a)(3)(i) states, "A driver may drive a total of 11 hours during the period specified in paragraph (a)(2) of this section."
This is compliance information, not legal advice — verify against the official eCFR and the issuing agency.
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