What Bill Covers
In this short video, Bill speaks to commercial drivers and the supervisors who manage them about staying current on Hours of Service rules.
- Where to locate and consult official FMCSA Hours of Service guidance.
- Why newly hired drivers’ understanding should be assessed rather than assumed.
- Using regular quizzes or discussions to identify knowledge gaps.
- Reviewing misunderstandings and reinforcing what drivers learn.
Find Official FMCSA Hours of Service Resources
The rules themselves come from FMCSA. Bill’s advice is simple: go to the official source and read it, rather than relying on what you’ve heard.
Official Sources
Official Sources
Use FMCSA’s own pages for the current Hours of Service rules, limits and exceptions.
Put Driver Knowledge Checks Into Practice
Bill recommends that employers check a new driver’s Hours of Service knowledge at hiring instead of assuming experience means understanding.
He also suggests regular quizzes or discussions so drivers and supervisors can spot gaps, review any misunderstandings and reinforce the rules over time.
About Your Instructor
Bill Collins
Bill is a veteran, longtime Class A CDL holder, former owner of Interstate Truck Driving School, and commercial-driving instructor with decades of teaching experience.