Hours of service - Wisconsin

Wisconsin has adopted Part 395 of the Federal Regulations with the exception of Sec. 395.3 (a)(2) and (3) and Sec. 395.3(b).

Part 395 applies to drivers who operate:

• A single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds or registered weight or actual gross weight of more than 26,000 pounds;
• A combination vehicle with a gross combination weight rating, registered weight or actual gross weight of 26,001 or more pounds inclusive of a towed unit with a gross vehicle weight rating, registered weight or actual gross weight of more than 10,000 pounds; and
• A vehicle transporting hazardous materials requiring placarding or any quantity of a material listed as a select agent or toxin under 42 CFR 73.

Exception — Drivers of tow trucks operating at the request of a law enforcement officer, and drivers of authorized emergency vehicles are exempt from the hours-of-service requirements.

Exception — No driver shall drive more than 12 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty, or for any period after having been on-duty 16 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty. A driver shall not drive after having been on duty 70 hours in 7 consecutive days or 80 hours in 8 consecutive days.

Exception — Under Wisconsin’s adoption of §395.1(k), the state’s planting and harvesting season is January 1 to December 31 of each year.

Electronic logging device (ELD)

Wisconsin has adopted the electronic logging device (ELD) requirements in Part 395 for intrastate motor carriers and drivers. This adoption is effective April 1, 2025.