How does Fleetworthy Help Manage Hours of Service?

Fleetworthy Solutions helps fleets manage Hours of Service (HOS) compliance by integrating with electronic logging devices (ELDs), automating violation tracking, and providing real-time visibility into driver availability, log status, and regulatory adherence. HOS rules, established under 49 CFR Part 395 by the FMCSA, are designed to prevent driver fatigue and improve highway safety by limiting how many hours a commercial driver can operate a vehicle in a given day or week. Non-compliance can result in violations, out-of-service orders, CSA score penalties, and increased liability.

Fleetworthy enables fleets to meet these requirements with greater efficiency and less administrative burden through the following capabilities:

• ELD Integration: Fleetworthy integrates with most major ELD providers, allowing the platform to automatically pull in HOS data from drivers’ logs. This includes drive time, duty status changes, rest breaks, and violations. With this integration, managers no longer need to manually retrieve or compile log data, reducing time and risk of error.

• Real-Time Compliance Dashboards: Fleet managers can view the current HOS status of all drivers in real time, including who is on duty, who is approaching their limits, and who has violations. This allows for better scheduling decisions and proactive compliance management.

• Violation Tracking and Alerts: The system identifies and flags HOS violations such as exceeding daily drive limits, failing to take a 30-minute break, or improper log edits. Alerts can be configured to notify managers as soon as violations occur or when a driver is at risk of violating the rules.

• Driver-Specific Reports: Fleetworthy generates individual HOS compliance reports that track violations, hours worked, and availability over time. These reports can be used for performance reviews, internal audits, or DOT compliance checks.

• Audit Preparation: During a DOT audit, HOS logs must be provided and verified. Fleetworthy keeps all logs and associated data organized and accessible, so fleets can quickly produce accurate records and demonstrate compliance.

• Training and Support: Fleetworthy offers guidance and support to help safety managers and dispatch teams understand HOS regulations and use ELDs correctly. This reduces confusion and helps ensure that drivers are properly trained to avoid unintentional violations.

By combining technology, automation, and expert support, Fleetworthy simplifies HOS compliance and helps prevent costly violations while promoting safer driving practices across the fleet.