Commercial motor vehicle drivers in the US must comply with regulations issued by the US Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Commercial motor vehicle operators need to be aware of the driving rules, documentation requirements, and penalties for noncompliance, including the limitation of 70 hours of on duty time per eight-day period or 60 hours of on duty time per seven-day period.
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DOT: Hours of Service