1. 30-minute brake period 2. Split sleeper berth exception 3. Adverse driving conditions exception 4. Short-haul logging exception
1. 30-minute brake period
Drivers can now take their 30-minute break while being on-duty not driving, with a break required after 8 hours of driving time, not on-duty time.
2.Sleeper Berth Provision
When using the split sleeper berth provision, drivers can now split their required 10 hours off-duty into either an 8/2 split or 7/3 split, with neither option affecting their 14-hour driving window.
3. Adverse Driving Conditions Exception
When using the adverse driving condition exception, drivers can now extend the maximum “driving window” by up to 2 hours. For example, drivers with a maximum driving window of 14 hours can use the adverse driving condition exception to complete their drive time in a 16 hour driving window.
4. Short-haul Exception
The radius of the short-haul logging exception is expanded to 150 air miles, and short-haul drivers now have a maximum on-duty period of 14 hours.