16-Hour Short-Haul Exemption (Big Day)

Note

This exemption is applicable only to drivers running the Federal Property ruleset.

The 16-hour short-haul exemption, also known as the 16-hour rule, is an FMCSA hours of service exemption (§395.1(o)). It allows certain commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers to extend their on-duty time from 14 hours to 16 hours once every seven consecutive days.

If a you are eligible, you can claim the 16-Hour short-haul exemption. Claiming this exemption has the following effects:

• Increases your shift time from 14 hours to 16 hours for the day

• Displays a banner on the HOS log to highlight the exemption

• Adds a remark in the HOS log for any claimed and unclaimed events.

When you claim the 16-hour exemption, the Samsara Driver App provides a custom shift dial and applies the exemption to the shift.

To claim the exemption:

1. From the Daily Log, view the available Exemptions.

2. Tap 16-Hour Short-Haul exemption and then Apply for Time to select the time within the shift that you want to apply the exemption.

   The exemption can only be claimed during the cycle it is applied.

   The exemption displays as a remark in the Daily Log and in the DOT Inspection log.