Provision
New Rule
Old Rule
*A break from driving is required after accumulating 8 hours of driving time *Driver may remain on duty (not driving) for their breaks
*A rest break is required when the driver accumulates 8 consecutive hours on the clock *Drivers must be off duty for their breaks
30-minute breaks (395.3(a)(3))
• 30 MINUTE BREAK = INTERRUPTION OF DRIVING TIME
• Regulations updated to change the wording above
• Truck drivers will no longer need to stop all work activities for 30 minutes every 8 hours
• This interruption of driving time may be satisfied by any non-driving period of 30 minutes, i.e., on-duty, off-duty, or sleeper berth time (including any combination)
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