How Can I Use It? To use the split-sleeper exception, you need to take at least a 7-consecutive hour break in the sleeper berth and a minimum 2-consecutive hour break that is off duty, in the sleeper berth, or any combination of the two, for a total of at least ten total hours in two qualifying breaks.

Can I split my sleeper berth time?

Drivers can split sleeper berth time into two periods as long as neither period is less than two hours: ... The second shift must be 8-10 hours (8/10 hour period) long and must be taken in the sleeper berth. The two breaks can be taken in any order.

How does split sleeper berth work?

The split sleeper berth rule allows a driver to extend an on-duty shift by splitting the required 10 consecutive hours of off-duty time into two shifts. ... At this point, the driver takes an 8-hour break in the sleeper berth which effectively pauses the 14-hour clock.