One shift must be 2-8 hours (2/8 hour period) and can be spent in the sleeper berth, off-duty, personal conveyance or a combination of the three. 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 the 7 3 split work?

Essentially for a 7/3 split, a driver has to stay in the sleeper berth for seven hours, and then spend another three hours relaxing somehow, or even going back into the berth. … Currently, about 48% of drivers on U.S. highways have a sleeper berth in their truck, according to FMCSA research.

Can I start driving after 8 hours of sleep?

3. The 30-minute break rule. The 30-minute break rule states that drivers cannot log DOT driving hours or driving time if 8 hours have passed since the last off-duty period of 30 consecutive minutes. They will have to take a break of 30 consecutive minutes.