# 49 C.F.R. § 398.6 (2026): Hours of service of drivers; maximum driving time

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P398_S398_6

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 C.F.R. § 398.6 (2026)
- **Heading:** Hours of service of drivers; maximum driving time
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 49 CFR: Transportation / Chapter III: FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION / Part 398: TRANSPORTATION OF MIGRANT WORKERS / § 398.6: § 398.6   Hours of service of drivers › maximum driving time.

## Text

No person shall drive nor shall any motor carrier permit or require a driver employed or used by it to drive or operate for more than 10 hours in the aggregate (excluding rest stops and stops for meals) in any period of 24 consecutive hours, unless such driver be afforded eight consecutive hours rest immediately following the 10 hours aggregate driving. The term “24 consecutive hours” as used in this part means any such period starting at the time the driver reports for duty.

## Nearby sections

- [49 C.F.R. § 398.1 (2026) § 398.1   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P398_S398_1.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 398.2 (2026) § 398.2   Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P398_S398_2.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 398.3 (2026) § 398.3   Qualifications of drivers or operators.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P398_S398_3.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 398.4 (2026) § 398.4   Driving of motor vehicles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P398_S398_4.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 398.5 (2026) § 398.5   Parts and accessories necessary for safe operation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P398_S398_5.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 398.6 (2026) § 398.6   Hours of service of drivers; maximum driving time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P398_S398_6.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 398.7 (2026) § 398.7   Inspection and maintenance of motor vehicles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P398_S398_7.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 398.8 (2026) § 398.8   Administration inspection of motor vehicles in operation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P398_S398_8.md)

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