Course details
Canadian Hours of Service Program
This online Federal Hours of Service course is designed to explain the hours of service regulations governing the transport industry within Canada under the Motor Vehicle Transport Act.
Course Overview
The federal Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations set important limits for transport drivers within Canada in an effort to combat fatigue-related crashes. These regulations protect the public, and all individuals involved in commercial transportation.
This online Canadian Hours of Service course covers the specifics of the regulations. After completing this course, an understanding should be gained of the regulations governing hours of service in Canada; documentation requirements; responsibilities of carriers, shippers, and drivers; mandatory off-duty times and on-duty time limits; and, exemptions to the daily limits.
Topics Covered
- Exemptions
- Electronic Recording Devices
Driver Activities
- Duty Status
- On-Duty
- Driving
- Off-Duty
- Sleeper Berth Status
- Recording Duty Status
Daily limits
Work shifts
Deferral of off-duty time
Safety marks
Sleeper berths
Cycles
Emergency exemptions
Adverse driving conditions
Out-of-service declarations
Additional topics
- North of 60
- British Columbia
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
- United States
This course takes approximately 180 minutes to complete
A passing grade of 80% or higher required. Up to 3 attempts are provided.
A certificate will be provided upon the successful completion of this course
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