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. Use it alongside our fleet calculators to size the costs this template tracks, or browse fleet management software when you are ready to automate the workflow. See all downloads in the template library, and check the fleet glossary for any unfamiliar terms.
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- 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
- Editable CSV. Yours to keep
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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.
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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.
What's inside
- 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
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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 |
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.