Truckers are subject to Hours of Service regulations that specify maximum driving hours and minimum break times. Exceeding Hours of Service is a critical DOT violation. These hours are set in place to ensure your safety and the safety of others on the road.
How it’s measured in BT Scorecard
Infringement Score
Any HOS violation
- 14 hr violation
- 11 hr violation
- 8 hr violation
- 70 hr violation
Allowed up to 1 infringement per month
Keys to avoid infringements
Trip Plan
- Plan your route and alternative routes prior to starting to drive for the day
- Use all trip planning tools available to you (DriveMK app, GPS, Atlas, Weather apps, Google Earth, etc.)
- Take into account the time of day, high-congestion areas i.e. major cities, weather conditions, fueling time, pre & post-trips, breaks, drop and hook or live load/unload times, parking availability, and locations.