The 34-hour rule is a way for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) truckers to quickly reset their workweek if they are nearing the maximum number of hours allowed in ‘On Duty’ or ‘Driving’ statuses: 70 hours in eight days or 60 hours in seven days. … ‘ Once drivers have completed their 34-hour break, they can resume working.

How often do you have to do a 34-hour reset?

The 34-hour period has to contain two periods between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m to be considered valid. Restart is only allowed once after every 168 hours.

Can you use personal conveyance during a 34-hour reset?

Can personal conveyance time be combined with other off-duty time to complete a 10 or 34-hour break? Yes, since PC is off-duty time. However, it is important to note that the provision in §392.3 of the FMCSRs, prohibiting the operation of a commercial motor vehicle while ill or fatigued continues to apply.