Interactive video

This interactive video explains the legal requirements for tracking your hours of service and how to follow them.

The videos are for reference only. They do not replace any required education and assessment. If you are applying for a new CVOR certificate, you will need to complete formal online training as part of the process. After applying, you will get a link to the training.

Use the video control to adjust the settings. Click “NEXT” to continue after each section finishes.   

Topics covered: 

  • the importance of hours-of-service rules
    • the risks
    • the carrier is ultimately accountable
    • exemptions
  • select a travel radius
    • within a 160 km radius: hours of service rules
      • understanding the requirements outside 160 km
      • hours of service rules in Ontario
      • daily driving requirements
      • mandatory off-duty time
      • work shift rules
        • the 13-hour driving time in a work-shift rule
        • the 14-hour on-duty in a work-shift rule
        • the 16-hour elapsed time in a work-shift rule
      • work cycles
        • 7-days
        • 14-days
        • cycle switching
        • minimum off-duty requirement
      • cycle switching
      • minimum off-duty requirement
      • adverse driving conditions
      • extend driving time and on-duty time
      • record keeping
      • time records
      • within a 160 km radius: summary
    • outside a 160 km radius: hours of service rules
      • hours of service rules in Ontario
      • daily driving requirements
      • mandatory off-duty time
      • work shift rules
      • work cycles
      • work cycles examples
      • adverse driving conditions
      • extend driving time and on-duty time
      • record keeping
      • supporting documents
      • travelling outside of Ontario
    • outside of 160 km radius: summary
  • consequences
    • charges
      • fail to require logbook (carrier)
      • 14- hour violation (driver)
      • 16- hour violation (driver)