CANADIAN HOURS OF SERVICE PROGRAM 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.
CANADIAN HOURS OF SERVICE PROGRAM ONLINE TOPICS
This online Canadian Hours of Service course covers the following topics:
Log books and the law
Responsibilities
Daily logs
- 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
CANADIAN HOURS OF SERVICE PROGRAM COURSE DURATION
Approximately 3 hours
CANADIAN HOURS OF SERVICE PROGRAM ASSESSMENT
Testing conducted in this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark.
UNIVERSALLY COMPATIBLE
This course was created using standards that will allow playback on most internet capable devices with standard web browsing capabilities including Apple’s iTouch, iPad, and iPhone, as well as most other smart phones and tablets including those with Android and Windows operating systems.
CANADIAN HOURS OF SERVICE PROGRAM CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing. This certificate is valid for 3 years from the date of completion printed on the certificate unless otherwise specified by an employer, legislation, or other authority.
CANADIAN HOURS OF SERVICE PROGRAM COURSE PREVIEW
