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HOS (Hours of Service)
Regulations governing the working hours of truck drivers.
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Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA)A program by FMCSA to improve safety compliance and reduce accidents in the trucking industry.ELD (Electronic Logging Device)A device that records a driver’s hours of service (HOS). Also known as an EOBR (Electronic On-Board Recorder).FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)An agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation that regulates the trucking industry.HOS ViolationA breach of Hours of Service regulations, which can result in fines and penalties.LayoverA period when a driver is waiting for a new load or for the delivery time.Log BookA record kept by drivers that details their hours of service and duty status.
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