There is 2 defined rules per FMCSC the first is the most common #1 short haul exemption. #2 The 16 hour exemption as a company driver is up to the company to grant that exception to you: you want to get approval first to work 16 hours as the company is still required by law to keep track of your logs. You can stay on duty for 14 hours straight doesn’t matter the company still has to record keep.
Short-Haul Exemption:
• Operational Radius: Operate within a 150 air-mile radius
• Duty Period: Do not exceed a maximum duty period of 14 hours.
• Return to Work Location: Report to and return from the normal work reporting location within 14 consecutive hours.
16-Hour Short-Haul Exemption:
Additionally, there is a 16-hour short-haul exemption available under specific conditions:
• Frequency: This exemption can be used once every seven consecutive days, provided the driver has returned to the normal work reporting location for the previous five duty tours.
• Extended Duty Period: Allows drivers to extend their on-duty period to 16 hours once within a seven-day period.
• Driving Limit: Does not extend the 11-hour driving limit; it only extends the on-duty period.
This exemption is designed to accommodate occasional extended workdays due to unforeseen circumstances.
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