Provincial Hours of Service (Alberta)

Know your limits; reduce fatigue related incidents

PROVINCIAL HOURS OF SERVICE (ALBERTA) ONLINE COURSE OVERVIEW

This online Provincial Hours of Service (Alberta) course explains the hours of service limits set out by Alberta Regulation 317/2002 and how they apply to provincially regulated carriers and drivers. As learners cover topics such as the four duty statuses, daily log requirements, and driver and carrier responsibilities, they will be equipped with the legislation and information required to ensure everyone’s safety on the road and to reduce fatigue related incidents.

Material in this course was developed using the Alberta Hours of Service Regulations and Alberta Traffic Safety Act.

PROVINCIAL HOURS OF SERVICE (ALBERTA) ONLINE COURSE TOPICS

  • Vehicles regulated and exempted by the Alberta Hours of Service Regulations
  • The four duty statuses of commercial vehicle drivers
  • Minimum required off-duty time
  • Requirements for using a sleeper berth
  • Maximum allowed driving and on-duty hours
  • Driving and on-duty exemptions
  • Information required on daily logs
  • Daily log exemptions
  • Daily log possession and retention requirements
  • Responsibilities of carriers and drivers

Universally Compatible

This course was created using standards that will allow playback on most internet capable devices with standard web browsing capabilities including Apple’s iTouch, iPad, and iPhone, as well as most other smart phones and tablets including those with Android and Windows operating systems.

Duration

Average Completion Time

Completion times vary depending on the number of times the information is viewed prior to finishing the course. The average completion time is 50 minutes.

Testing

Knowledge Assessment

Testing is conducted in this online course to reinforce the information presented. You are provided three opportunities to achieve a passing mark of 80% or greater.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of this course, a certificate will be available to download and print. You can access your certificate through your online account.