Driver Logs & HOS · Excel template
Free 34-Hour Restart & 60/70-Hour Cycle Tracker
A rolling tracker for the 60/70-hour on-duty limit and the optional 34-hour restart under 49 CFR 395 — so a driver can see remaining cycle hours and when a restart resets the clock.
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What you get
- A day-by-day on-duty-hours row for the 7- or 8-day cycle
- A rolling total against the 60-hour/7-day or 70-hour/8-day limit
- A remaining-hours column so the driver sees available on-duty time
- A 34-hour-restart flag with start and end timestamps
- A post-restart reset of the rolling total
- An Excel layout with worked examples for both the 7- and 8-day cycles
How to use it
- 1
Choose the cycle that applies to your operation (60 hours/7 days or 70 hours/8 days).
- 2
Enter each day's total on-duty hours; the rolling total sums the trailing 7 or 8 days.
- 3
Read the remaining-hours column to know how much on-duty time is left before the driver is out of hours.
- 4
When a driver takes 34+ consecutive hours off, mark the restart start/end so the rolling total resets.
- 5
Resume daily entry after the restart with the cycle clock reset to the full limit.
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34-Hour Restart & 60/70-Hour Cycle Tracker
The 34-hour restart is optional and resets the 60/70-hour clock; the daily 11-hour driving and 14-hour window limits still apply separately. Restart provisions have changed over time — verify the current 49 CFR 395 rules.
| Date | On-duty hours (day) | Rolling total (cycle) | Limit (60/70) | Remaining hours | 34-hr restart? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-08 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 70 | 58.5 | No |
| 2026-06-09 | 13.0 | 24.5 | 70 | 45.5 | No |
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions buyers usually ask once the category, software, or rollout details start getting more specific.
It's an optional provision that lets a driver reset their 60-hour/7-day or 70-hour/8-day on-duty total by taking at least 34 consecutive hours off duty. After a qualifying restart, the cycle clock starts fresh. Verify the current conditions in 49 CFR 395.3.
The 34-hour restart resets the weekly 60/70-hour cycle, not the daily limits. The 11-hour driving limit and 14-hour driving window are governed by the daily 10-hour off-duty break, not the restart.
No — it's optional. A driver can simply let hours roll off the back of the 7- or 8-day window. The restart is just a faster way to regain a full cycle. Use whichever fits the schedule.
The 60-hour/7-day limit applies to carriers that don't operate every day of the week; the 70-hour/8-day limit applies to carriers operating every day. Confirm which your operation uses before tracking.
Related guides & tools
- Hours of service rules explained
- The 14-hour rule for truck drivers
- Glossary: Hours of service
- HOS Paper Log Sheet
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