How does the sleeper berth split work?
How does the sleeper berth split work? For those not familiar, the split sleeper berth rule allows commercial drivers to split their mandatory 10-hour rest breaks into two non-consecutive segments and still reset their substantive time limits. The shorter of the two segments must be at least two hours long.
Can I log off duty while in sleeper berth?
Off-duty time is when the driver is relieved from work and all responsibility for performing work. According to FMCSA hours of service, a driver who is in the sleeper berth and logs off duty can found in noncompliance for either an inaccurate log or a form and manner violation.
Does 10 hours in the sleeper berth reset your 14?
At the end of the 10 consecutive hours of combined sleeper and/or off-duty time, your 11-hour driving and 14-hour duty-period limits would completely restart.