1. Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service
Module 11: Special Permit –
Commercial Vehicles Other than Oil Well Service Vehicles

2. How does a motor carrier apply for this permit?
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Motor carriers can apply for a special permit for commercial vehicles other than oil well service vehicles
What is a special permit for commercial vehicles other than oil well service vehicles?
How does a motor carrier apply for this permit?
What are the conditions for this permit?
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3. What will I learn in this module?
Special permit for commercial vehicles other than oil well service vehicles
Application for a special permit for commercial vehicles other than oil well service vehicles
Conditions for a special permit for commercial vehicles other than oil well service vehicles
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4. What is a special permit for commercial vehicles other than oil well service vehicles?
Driver may need to reduce off-duty time or increase driving time to:
Allow a driver following a regular schedule to reach driver’s home terminal or destination
Deliver perishable goods
Accommodate a significant temporary increase in the transportation of passengers or goods by the motor carrier
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5. What is a special permit for commercial vehicles other than oil well service vehicles?
Authorizes motor carrier to operate under special terms and conditions for a maximum of 1 year
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6. How does a motor carrier apply for this special permit?
Motor carrier submits information and documentation required for permit application (We will discuss permit applications in Module 13)
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7. What are the conditions for this special permit?
Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation considers safety and health of public, driver and employees of motor carrier when reviewing special permit application
Department also conducts safety review of applicant’s compliance levels
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8. What are the conditions for this special permit?
Decrease daily off-duty hours by up to 2 hours if the commercial vehicle is operating south of latitude 60°N
Driver must still take 8 consecutive hours core off-duty time each day
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9. What are the conditions for this special permit?
Increase daily driving and on-duty time by up to 2 hours
Drive for 15 hours in a “day”
On-duty for 16 hours in a “day”
Use other special operating conditions
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10. Daily Off-Duty Requirement
Summary of Permit Conditions for Commercial Vehicles Other than Oil Well Service Vehicles
Daily Off-Duty Requirement
10 hours – 2 hours
= 8 hours
Daily Driving Limit
13 hours + 2 hours
= 15 hours
Daily On-Duty Limit
14 hours + 2 hours
= 16 hours
Other Special Operating Conditions (as specified in the permit)
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