Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Module 11: Special Permit – Commercial Vehicles Other than Oil Well Service Vehicles

How does a motor carrier apply for this permit? © Microsoft® Motor carriers can apply for a special permit for commercial vehicles other than oil well service vehicles What is a special permit for commercial vehicles other than oil well service vehicles? How does a motor carrier apply for this permit? What are the conditions for this permit? Module 11 -

What will I learn in this module? Special permit for commercial vehicles other than oil well service vehicles Application for a special permit for commercial vehicles other than oil well service vehicles Conditions for a special permit for commercial vehicles other than oil well service vehicles © Microsoft® Module 11 -

What is a special permit for commercial vehicles other than oil well service vehicles? Driver may need to reduce off-duty time or increase driving time to: Allow a driver following a regular schedule to reach driver’s home terminal or destination Deliver perishable goods Accommodate a significant temporary increase in the transportation of passengers or goods by the motor carrier Module 11 -

What is a special permit for commercial vehicles other than oil well service vehicles? Authorizes motor carrier to operate under special terms and conditions for a maximum of 1 year © Microsoft® Module 11 -

How does a motor carrier apply for this special permit? Motor carrier submits information and documentation required for permit application (We will discuss permit applications in Module 13) Module 11 -

What are the conditions for this special permit? Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation considers safety and health of public, driver and employees of motor carrier when reviewing special permit application Department also conducts safety review of applicant’s compliance levels Module 11 -

What are the conditions for this special permit? Decrease daily off-duty hours by up to 2 hours if the commercial vehicle is operating south of latitude 60°N Driver must still take 8 consecutive hours core off-duty time each day © Microsoft® Module 11 -

What are the conditions for this special permit? Increase daily driving and on-duty time by up to 2 hours Drive for 15 hours in a “day” On-duty for 16 hours in a “day” Use other special operating conditions Module 11 -

Daily Off-Duty Requirement Summary of Permit Conditions for Commercial Vehicles Other than Oil Well Service Vehicles Daily Off-Duty Requirement 10 hours – 2 hours = 8 hours Daily Driving Limit 13 hours + 2 hours = 15 hours Daily On-Duty Limit 14 hours + 2 hours = 16 hours Other Special Operating Conditions (as specified in the permit) Module 11 -