Driver Fatigue & HOS Violations

Asleep at the Wheel

Fatigued driving is as dangerous as drunk driving. A fully loaded 80,000-pound truck becomes a missile when the driver's reaction time slows down.

Hours of Service (HOS) Rules

Federal law restricts how long a driver can be on the road:

• 11-Hour Limit: May only drive 11 hours after 10 consecutive hours off duty.
• 14-Hour Window: May not drive beyond the 14th consecutive hour after coming on duty.
• 30-Minute Break: Required after 8 cumulative hours of driving.

How We Prove Fatigue

Drivers lie. We don't just ask them; we prove it using data:

• Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs): GPS data that shows exactly when the truck was moving.
• Gas Station Receipts / Stamps: Comparing time stamps on receipts to the drivers log. If they contradict, the log is fake.
• Bill of Lading: Shows when the load was picked up.