Hours of Service or HOS is the maximum amount of time a driver is allowed to keep driving in a day. This metric can even cover the maximum duration a driver can drive at a stretch. HOS helps decide the number of duration of stops (rests) a driver is supposed to take in a day to ensure safety and efficiency.
Hours of Service is especially important to note from Fleet Management Software under ELD compliances.
According to the FMCA, the most common HOS violations are