Hours of Service: Driver and Carrier Violations (CMV Driver Training)
$25.00
In this course, students will learn about CMVs and why the Hours of Service rules and regulations are so important. Students will also learn about how violations can affect drivers if they do not follow the HOS Rules and Regulations set by the FMCSA. Many drivers are also exposed to coercion, when employers may be pushing employees to break the rules. In these cases, we lay out the steps you should take as a driver if you are put in this situation.
Who should take this course? Any CMV driver or CDL holder
What industry does this course apply to? Transportation or Trucking Industry
Time to Complete this Course: 15 minutes
Key Takeaways:
- The Definition of a Commercial Motor Vehicle or CMV
- The Purpose of Hours of Service
- The Effects of Violations on a Driver
- How to Respond to Coercion
Description
In this course, students will learn about CMVs and why the Hours of Service rules and regulations are so important. Students will also learn about how violations can affect drivers if they do not follow the HOS Rules and Regulations set by the FMCSA. Many drivers are also exposed to coercion, when employers may be pushing employees to break the rules. In these cases, we lay out the steps you should take as a driver if you are put in this situation.
Topics Include:
- Purpose of HOS
- Effects of Violations
- Out of Service
- FMCSA Civil Penalties
- Driving Over Hours Limit
- No Record of Duty Status
- False Logs
- Downgraded Carrier Safety Rating
- Coercion
