Driver Logs & HOS · Excel template
Free Driver Daily Log / HOS Log Sheet
A paper hours-of-service (HOS) daily log sheet (record of duty status) for drivers: a backup when an ELD malfunctions or where paper logs remain permitted. 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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- The four duty statuses (off duty, sleeper berth, driving, on-duty not driving)
- A 24-hour grid layout for plotting duty status by hour
- Total-hours recap fields and remarks
- Driver and co-driver certification lines
- Editable CSV. Yours to keep
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How to use it
- 1
Record the date, carrier, vehicle, and starting location at the top.
- 2
Plot your duty status across the 24-hour grid as it changes through the day.
- 3
Total the hours in each status and complete the recap.
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Note any HOS exceptions or remarks (e.g., adverse driving conditions).
- 5
Certify the log; keep the required number of prior days available for inspection.
What's inside
- The four duty statuses (off duty, sleeper berth, driving, on-duty not driving)
- A 24-hour grid layout for plotting duty status by hour
- Total-hours recap fields and remarks
- Driver and co-driver certification lines
- Editable sheet sized to your operation's needs
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Driver Daily Log / HOS Log Sheet
Paper logs are a backstop. Most CMV drivers must use an ELD. Verify whether and when paper logs are permitted for your operation.
| Time Block | Off Duty | Sleeper Berth | Driving | On Duty (not driving) | Location / Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00–06:00 | X | Home terminal | |||
| 06:00–07:00 | X | Pre-trip + fuel, Newark NJ |
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions buyers usually ask once the category, software, or rollout details start getting more specific.
Most CMV drivers are required to use an ELD, but paper logs remain valid as a backup during ELD malfunctions and for certain limited exceptions. Confirm whether your operation qualifies before relying on paper.
For property-carrying drivers, common limits include an 11-hour driving cap within a 14-hour window after 10 hours off, plus 60/70-hour weekly limits. Rules differ for passenger carriers and have exceptions, always check the current FMCSA regulation.
Drivers must keep recent days available on the road and carriers retain logs for a set period. Verify the current retention requirement, as the rules are specific by record type.