Hours of Service and
Logbook Course
Welcome to AVAAL’s Hours of Service and Log Book Course, designed to provide you with comprehensive training on the essential regulations and best practices for managing driver hours and maintaining accurate logbooks. This course is crucial for ensuring compliance with legal requirements and promoting safety in the transportation industry.
Online & In-Person
Certificate Included
About This Course
Hours of Service & Log Book Course
(Online & In-Person)
Operating a commercial vehicle in Canada comes with specific legal requirements and responsibilities. Properly managing your hours of service and maintaining an accurate logbook are not just essential, but also crucial to avoid penalties, ensure safety, and stay compliant with federal and provincial regulations.
Non-compliance can lead to serious consequences, making our course a must for all aspiring and professional truck drivers. Master the rules governing driving hours, rest periods, and on-duty time — and learn how to maintain compliant paper and electronic logbooks.
Understand federal and provincial HOS regulations in full
Manage driving hours, rest periods, and on-duty time correctly
Apply strategies for staying compliant and avoiding violations
Maintain accurate paper and electronic log books
Handle log book inspections and audits with confidence
Use techniques for monitoring and managing driver fatigue
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is ideal for new and experienced commercial truck drivers, fleet managers, owner-operators, and anyone responsible for managing driver hours and compliance documentation. No prior experience required.
Course Curriculum
4 Modules · Live Training
Our Hours of Service and Log Book Course covers everything you need to manage driver hours professionally and stay fully compliant with Canadian regulations.
01
Understanding Hours of Service Regulations
3 lessons · 2 hours
In-depth study of federal and provincial regulations
Guidelines for managing driving hours, rest periods, and on-duty time
Strategies for maintaining compliance and avoiding violations
02
Log Book Management
3 lessons · 2 hours
Detailed instruction on maintaining accurate log books, both paper and electronic
Best practices for recording driving hours, rest periods, and other required information
How to handle log book inspections and audits
03
Compliance and Safety
3 lessons · 2 hours
Importance of Hours of Service regulations in ensuring driver safety
Techniques for monitoring and managing driver fatigue
Practical tips for reducing the risk of non-compliance and penalties
04
Practical Exercises
3 lessons · 1 hour
Hands-on practice with real-world scenarios and case studies
Interactive sessions to apply learned concepts to actual log book entries
Compliance checks and mock inspection walkthroughs
This course includes:
1 Day of live instruction
Paper & electronic log book training
Practical compliance training
Certificate Included
Mock inspection walkthroughs
Online & in-person options
Questions? Call (647) 943-1313
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