NORTHFIELD LINES, INC. HOURS OF SERVICE OF DRIVERS POLICY
In accordance with the Minnesota and Federal Department of Transportation regulations, Northfield Lines motor and mini coach drivers are not permitted to drive over 10 hours or be on duty for over 15 hours following 8 consecutive hours off duty.
In the case of adverse weather conditions* for which a driver cannot, because of the said conditions, safely complete the run within the maximum drive time permitted, he/she may drive for an additional 2 hours in order to complete the run or to reach a place offering safety for the occupants of the vehicle.
If the driver is forced to lay over due to adverse weather conditions, the group may decide to lay over as well, or Northfield Lines will provide an alternate driver for the group.
For more information please visit the MN DOT at:
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Office of Motor Carrier Services
Mail Stop 420
1110 Centre Pointe Curve
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
www.dot.state.mn.us/motorcarrier
*Adverse driving conditions means snow, sleet, fog, other adverse weather conditions, a highway covered with snow or ice, or unusual road and traffic conditions, none of which were apparent on the basis of information known to the person dispatching the run at the time it was begun. |
