The sleeper berth provision states that once these driving limits are reached, a driver is required to be off-duty for at least 10 consecutive hours (for property-carrying CMVs) before they can resume driving. The “driving clock” can only be reset when operators take the minimum 10-hour break.

What does sleeper berth mean?

Filters. A seat, on an aircraft etc, that can be reclined to form a bed. noun. (US) A small compartment on a long-distance truck in which the driver can sleep when taking a break.

What is the difference between off-duty and sleeper berth?

Sleeper berth means the driver is resting (not necessarily sleeping) in the sleeper-berth compartment of the unit. Off-duty time is when the driver is relieved from work and all responsibility for performing work.