Using HOS for planning

Use HOS data to ensure route assignments fit within legal and safe limits. Before assigning a trip, confirm that the selected driver has:

Enough driving hours for the planned distance plus a buffer.
Sufficient on‑duty hours for driving, pre/post‑trip, loading, unloading, and likely delays.
Adequate cycle hours remaining to complete the trip without approaching a reset mid‑route.
Time and plan for any required breaks.
No active violations or restrictions that would limit eligibility.

Open Compliance → Hours of Service.
Filter drivers by terminal, group, or region to match the planning pool.
For each candidate driver, review:
- Driving Hours Remaining
- On‑Duty Hours Remaining
- Cycle Hours Remaining
- Time to Break
Check the dashboard for any approaching or active violations, uncertified logs, or other red flags.
Select a driver whose available hours align with the planned route and assign the trip in Trip Workflow or the relevant dispatch module.
For long or complex trips, consider:
- Planned break times
- Possible relays or swaps if cycle hours are tight
- Impact of potential add‑on freight or detours

Treat HOS checks as a required step before assigning any long or high‑risk trip.
Re‑check hours mid‑day for drivers handling multi‑stop or variable‑length work.
Use patterns from HOS reports (e.g., frequent violations late in shifts) to adjust scheduling, shift design, or route construction.
Coordinate with compliance when planning unusual or borderline assignments so documentation and decisions stay aligned.

How to check available hours before assigning a route.