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Hours of Service. CDL Exploration Lesson Department of Transportation. What are Hours-of-Service?. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dgl8pRdxzUY&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PL003AFFA27086679E (preview only). Summary of Hours-of-Service (HOS).
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Hours of Service CDL Exploration Lesson Department of Transportation
What are Hours-of-Service? • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dgl8pRdxzUY&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PL003AFFA27086679E (preview only)
Summary of Hours-of-Service (HOS) http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/topics/hos/index.htm
Logbook Use • Many motor carriers use electronic logbooks for hours-of-service but there are still paper logs being used. • As a way to teach this concept, please view one of more of the videos below. You will need to understand this concept to be able to complete the HOS Activity. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVOcx1ioOUU&feature=related • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLgkgtgjn_A&feature=related • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TSvLJKeQHY&feature=related
Truck Simulator • As a way to help new drivers obtain a CDL, many schools and companies have trucking simulators. • Some companies require a number of accident free hours of simulator time before they allow the drivers to get behind the wheel of a real semi!