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70-Hour HOS Calculator

Calculate your Hours of Service instantly. Know exactly how many hours you have left.

Updated for 2026 FMCSA regulations • Mobile-friendly • No signup required

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How Hours of Service Work

Learn how to calculate your HOS hours, avoid violations, and maximize your legal driving time.

70-hour / 8-day cycle
34-hour restart rules
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70-Hour Recap Calculator

8-day rolling cycle

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Used

0/70

Available

70hrs

Gaining Tomorrow

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💡 Pro Tip: Need a full reset? Take a 34-hour restart (including two 1am-5am periods) to reset your clock to zero.

*Based on US DOT FMCSA 70-Hour/8-Day rule. Always verify with your ELD.

📋 Property-Carrying Drivers

  • • 11-Hour Driving Limit
  • • 14-Hour On-Duty Limit
  • • 70 Hours in 8 Days (or 60/7)
  • • 30-Minute Break Required

🚌 Passenger-Carrying Drivers

  • • 10-Hour Driving Limit
  • • 15-Hour On-Duty Limit
  • • 60 Hours in 7 Days (or 70/8)
  • • 8-Hour Off-Duty Required

Frequently Asked Questions

2026 HOS Compliance Survival Guide

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Master Hours of Service regulations with our comprehensive free guide. Avoid violations, protect your CDL, and maximize your driving time legally.

  • Complete breakdown of the 11, 14, and 70-hour rules
  • 34-hour restart strategies & best practices
  • Sleeper berth split time calculations
  • ELD compliance tips & common mistakes to avoid
  • Roadside inspection preparation checklist
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Understanding FMCSA Hours of Service Regulations

The 70-Hour/8-Day Rule Explained

The 70-hour/8-day rule is the cornerstone of FMCSA Hours of Service regulations for property-carrying drivers. Under this rule, you cannot drive after being on duty for 70 hours in any 8 consecutive days. Unlike a fixed weekly limit, this is a rolling window that recalculates every day.

Each day, hours from 9 days ago "roll off" your total, giving you back available hours. This calculator automatically tracks this for you, showing exactly how many hours you'll gain tomorrow when your oldest day's hours drop off.

Common HOS Violations to Avoid

11-Hour Driving Violation

Driving after 11 cumulative hours of driving time since your last 10-hour off-duty period.

14-Hour On-Duty Violation

Driving after 14 consecutive hours on-duty, even if you haven't used all 11 driving hours.

70-Hour Violation

Exceeding 70 hours of on-duty time in any 8-day period without a 34-hour restart.

30-Minute Break Violation

Driving after 8 hours without taking a required 30-minute off-duty or sleeper berth break.

HOS Best Practices for 2026

  • 1Plan your week ahead: Use this calculator at the start of each week to identify potential bottlenecks and plan 34-hour restarts strategically.
  • 2Monitor your "gaining tomorrow" hours: This helps you know if waiting another day will give you more drive time than pushing through today.
  • 3Keep your ELD synced: This calculator is for planning only. Always verify your actual hours with your Electronic Logging Device.
  • 4Know your restart options: A 34-hour restart completely resets your 70-hour clock - use it wisely for heavy driving weeks.