34-Hour Restart: How It Resets Your 60/70-Hour Clock
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Start Your 14-Day Free TrialTaking 34 or more consecutive hours off duty resets your 60-hour/7-day or 70-hour/8-day limit to zero.
Key points
- 34 consecutive hours off duty (or in the sleeper berth)
- Resets your 60/70-hour cycle
- It's optional; you can also recover hours as old days roll off your cycle
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When it helps
If you're low on cycle hours before a long run, a restart can give you a fresh 60 or 70 hours.
Sources: FMCSA Hours of Service. Last updated 2026-10-29. Rules change; always confirm with the official source.
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