What is the dot 2 hour rule?

In the 8/2 split, one shift of 8-10 hours must be spent in the sleeper berth, while the other shift of 2-8 hours may be spent any way you like — as long as you are off duty. The 7/3 split is similar, but the sleeper berth period may be as short as seven hours, while the other shift must be at least three hours long.



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According to the Department of Transportation (DOT), there are tarmac delay rules that US airlines must follow: Carriers are not allowed to hold a domestic flight on the tarmac for more than three hours and an international flight for more than four hours, barring a couple of exceptions (like if the pilot deems it's ...

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It's important to note that off duty time is distinct from sleeper berth time. While off duty time is spent away from the commercial motor vehicle (CMV), sleeper berth time refers to the period when a driver rests or sleeps in the sleeper berth compartment of the CMV as defined in sect 393.76 Sleeper berths .

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The only real difference between the two is how hot they can get before they boil. The DOT4 will not harm your DOT3 system in any way. Do not use DOT5 fluid (silicone based fluid), as it is completely different. You can possibly use DOT5.

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