Hours-of-Service Activity

Hours-of-Service ActivityCDL ExplorationDepartment of TransportationWhat is this activity about?You will be applying your knowledge of HOS in a logbook for multiple route scenarios.You will need to be as detailed as possible in your logbooks and written explanations.You will be given multiple scenarios where you will have to route a truck through at least 4 locations. One you have completed the routing, you will need to fill-in the nessacry logs that show HOS compliance.InstructionsFind the best route for the scenario given.Find your stopping points along each route, according to HOS regulations.Calculate times for sleeper berth, off duty, on duty non-driving, and driving for each stop. Please include gas/restroom/food stops and pre-trip inspections into your times.Fill-out a complete logbook for your trip. For example, if you have a 5 day run, you will need 5 days of time logs.Instructions ContinuedDescribe why you chose this route and any other important details that influenced your decisions.Feel free to create your own digital logbooks instead of the paper copies if you would prefer.

RulesMake calculations according to 55 mph average.Calculations for mileage can be made from anywhere inside the destinations city limits.Gas stops = 30 minutes minimumPre-trip inspection = 30 minutes minimum30 minimum for all other stops except 1 hour for load/unload at each destination.Loading & Unloading must take place between the hours of 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.Destination cities do not have to be delivered in any particular order.

Scenario A (Single Driver)You will be transporting a shipment of Louisville Slugger mini-bats from Louisville, Kentucky to destination cities of Cleveland, Ohio, St. Louis, Missouri, and Chicago, Illinois. When your truck is empty, you will need to deadhead to Antigo, Wisconsin and bring a shipment of timber back to Louisville, Kentucky. You will see a map with yellow pins marking each one of the locations on the next slide.

Scenario A

Scenario B (Single Driver)You will be transporting a shipment of oranges from Tampa, Florida to destination cities of Atlanta, Georgia, Durham, North Carolina, and Tuscaloosa, Alabama. When your truck is empty, you will need to deadhead to Savannah, Georgia and bring a shipment of peaches to a warehouse in Lakeland, FL. You will see a map with yellow pins marking each one of the locations on the next slide.

Scenario B

Scenario C (Team Driving)You and your partner will be transporting a shipment of fresh seafood from Seattle, Washington to the destination cities of Las Vegas, Nevada, Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Salt Lake City, Utah. When your truck is empty, you will need to deadhead to the port of Long Beach, California and pickup an ocean container full of computer chips used in electric cars and transport them to Detroit, Michigan. You will see a map with yellow pins marking each one of the locations on the next slide.Scenario CYou and your partner will be transporting a shipment of fresh seafood from Seattle, Washington to the destination cities of Las Vegas, Nevada, Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Salt Lake City, Utah. When your truck is empty, you will need to deadhead to the port of Long Beach, California and pickup an ocean container full of computer chips used in electric cars and transport them to Detroit, Michigan.Team Driver