When is Personal Conveyance not allowed?

     

    Audience Fleet Admins, Drivers
    Applies to  Drivers 

     

    Restricted Personal Conveyance Scenarios

    • Using Personal Conveyance for work preparation or positioning closer to the next work site is prohibited.
    • Returning to the original location after towing a unit does NOT qualify as personal conveyance.
    • Continuing a trip to fulfill a business objective, such as retrieving an additional load, is considered work-related and not eligible for Personal Conveyance.
    • Driving a passenger vehicle with passengers is classified as work-related travel.
    • Using a vehicle for maintenance purposes is considered a business-related activity.
    • Driving after being placed out of service for exceeding driving limits is not Personal Conveyance.
    • Travelling to a terminal after loading or unloading is part of business operations and does not qualify as Personal Conveyance.
    • Operating a motor coach for post-passenger luggage delivery

     

    FMCSA Website link: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/hours-service/personal-conveyance

     

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