


#NEW FMCSA PERSONAL CONVEYANCE RULE DRIVERS#
Other off-duty drivers may be on board the vehicle, and are not considered passengers.Ħ. In this scenario, the driver of the motorcoach can claim personal conveyance provided the driver is off-duty. Time spent traveling in a motorcoach without passengers to en route lodging (such as motel or truck stop), or to restaurants and entertainment facilities and back to the lodging. Moving a CMV at the request of a safety official during the driver’s off-duty timeĥ. The time driving under personal conveyance must allow the driver adequate time to obtain the required rest in accordance with minimum off-duty periods under 49 CFR 395.3(a)(1) (property-carrying vehicles) or 395.5(a) (passenger-carrying vehicles) before returning to on-duty driving, and the resting location must be the first such location reasonably available.Ĥ. Time spent traveling to a nearby, reasonable, safe location to obtain required rest after loading or unloading. In these scenarios, the commuting distance combined with the release from work and start to work times must allow the driver enough time to obtain the required restorative rest as to ensure the driver is not fatigued.ģ. Commuting between the driver’s terminal and his or her residence, between trailer-drop lots and the driver’s residence, and between work sites and his or her residence. Time spent traveling from a driver’s en route lodging (such as a motel or truck stop) to restaurants and entertainment facilities.Ģ. The following are examples of when operating a CMV is considered off-duty:ġ. Pocket Guide to Large Truck and Bus Statistics.Analysis Analysis, Research, & Technology.

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