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Section 63 of the federal Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulation, (SOR/205-313) allows for a
permit to be issued exempting qualified carriers from the cycle requirements provided a motor carrier satisfies
certain criteria. To qualify for this permit exemption, Alberta has identified that a motor carrier must meet the
regulatory definition of an oil well service vehicle and the departments policies in this area. These policies have
been summarized below as to which services do and dont qualify for the permit.

The intent of this exemption is to allow a transportation service to be provided directly to or from a well head. The
exemption does not apply when traveling between any two locations that do not include a well head site.

Services allowed by the permit include:
Moving a rig and its components directly to or from an oil/gas well site;
Transportation of camp shacks and well-site trailers that are being moved in conjunction with a rig move to
or from an oil/gas well site;
Transporting materials or personnel directly to or from a well site and needed in the day-to-day operation of
the well (e.g. drilling mud, drill pipe, compressed/liquefied gases, etc.);
Directly servicing or drilling of the well head or of equipment directly associated with the drilling of the
oil/gas well site such as testing, mud filling, cementing, hydraulic fracturing, data logging, servicing done
with a water truck or vacuum truck, etc.;
Transportation of raw petroleum products (e.g. crude oil, produced water, petroleum condensate, waste
sand, tailings) from a well head (or a temporary storage tank at the well head) directly to a
storage/battery/upgrader site for processing or directly to another well head or other location for disposal;
Driving a vehicle operated under this permit directly between an oil/gas well site or a home terminal of the
permit holder and either:
a repair facility (for maintenance or for a CVIP inspection); or
a cleaning/washing facility (equipped with a specialized wastewater capture/disposal system);
Non-driving work (e.g. in a shop, warehouse, office, etc.) and operating a vehicle registered for 4,500
kilograms or less at one or more locations;
Conducting driver evaluations/re-certifications in a vehicle as long as the duration does not exceed 3 hours.
A copy of the evaluation is to be retained in the drivers file and the time must be noted in both the drivers
and the examiners daily logs.

* The use of this permit can include providing allowed services regardless of whether cargo/goods/persons are
being transported in/on the vehicle. This permit cannot be used for any services or trips other than those listed
above.

* Travelling directly may include making rest stops (no longer than 24 hours) such as at a motel, branch office, etc.
before getting to the final destination (e.g. well site or home terminal).

Services NOT covered by the permit include:
Transporting materials to or from an oil/gas well site that are used to prepare/develop the site itself or the
road leading to the site (e.g. lumber, gravel, etc.);
Transport equipment to or from a well site that is used to prepare/develop the site (e.g. dozers, backhoes);
Transporting supplies, food, or personnel to support the operation of a camp;
Transporting mixed shipments, some to a well site and the rest to another location not covered by the
permit;
Pipeline construction, maintenance or servicing;
Maintenance of vehicles at a well site;
Moving any materials, goods or equipment between two shops, storage yards, or other facilities, neither of
which are an oil well site;
Exploration activities (e.g. seismic work, explosives transport/storage, etc.);
Transportation of petroleum products (e.g. cleaned crude oil, slop oil, produced water, waste sand) away
from a main storage/battery/upgrader site to any other location.
Conducting driver training/evaluation/orientation on a new company driver.

Policy Oil Well Service Vehicle
Cycle Exemption Permit
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Oil Well Service Vehicle Cycle
Exemption Permit Application

Since January 2007 the Carrier Services Section of Alberta Transportation has been processing
and issuing oil well service vehicle permits under the federal Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours
of Service Regulations (SOR/2005-313) to members of the oil and gas service industry who are
operating commercial vehicles. This permit contains conditions intended to help balance the
risks associated with allowing drivers to take a minimum of three 24-hour periods off duty every
24 days instead of following Cycle 1 or 2 under Section 63 of the regulations.

Because of the serious nature of this permit, it is expected that all permit holders will take all
steps necessary to ensure they are meeting the specified criteria as summarized below:

have an acceptable fatigue management program in place and is being fully
implemented (minimum program criteria have been specified);
have provided acceptable hours of service and fatigue management training to all
required employees before they operate a vehicle under this permit, and each employees
file updated accordingly (minimum course requirements have been specified);
have provided General Oilfield Driver Improvement (GODI) training (or equivalent)
PLUS training in any other related ENFORM course that would be expected considering
each employees specific job (e.g. if an employee is authorized by the permit holder to
operate vehicles over 15,000 kilograms then they must have completed the GODI course
and ALSO taken any transportation components of the Oilfield Haulers course that apply
to the carriers operation and the drivers job requirements);
fully train all drivers prior to operating under the permit, however, drivers may be on the
Drivers List (as modified from time to time) and not yet have completed the training, as
long as they do not operate under the permit until they are fully trained;
have policies written into their safety program regarding compliance to the permit (a
permit condition included to reduce confusion by carrier staff and ensure continuity given
staff turnover);
have an active and effective monitoring program in place to ensure all drivers are
complying to the federal hours of service regulations and that this program at least meets
the specified expectations of verification frequency, depth, etc. (required by regulation
and attached to the permit);
are complying to all the specified policies on the use of the permit (e.g. exemption
used only to travel directly to or from an oil/gas well site to perform allowed services);
are complying to all other requirements of the federal hours of service regulations
including the daily limits and work shift hours limits; and
are complying with all other conditions specified in the permit itself.

The department may conduct an Inspection on a carrier to confirm compliance to the above
criteria and will take one or more appropriate actions to ensure compliance is achieved by the
permit holder such as:

requiring an action plan to be submitted and deficiencies corrected;
issuing the permit for a short time while the permit holder corrects their deficiencies;
cancelling or not supporting renewal of the permit;
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issuing Administrative Penalties for any identified violations (up to a maximum of $10,000
per day) to the permit holder and/or the various drivers;
issuing a Long Form Information court ticket(s) to the permit holder (to a maximum of
$25,000 per violation) and/or to the various drivers (to a maximum of $5,000 per
violation).

More Information:

Regulations:
Federal Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations on the internet at:
www.tc.gc.ca/acts-regulations/GENERAL/M/mvta/regulations/mvta001/mvta1-2007.html

Education material on the federal regulations is available on the departments web site at:
www.transportation.alberta.ca/675.htm and
www.transportation.alberta.ca/Content/docType276/Production/Module5.pdf

Permit:
For more information regarding compliance to this permit, please contact Carrier
Services office at 403-755-6111 (toll free in Alberta by first dialing 310-0000).

General NSC Requirements:
Check the departments web site at: www.transportation.alberta.ca/499.htm

General Fatigue Management Information:
Fatigue information: www.enform.ca/index.php?id=1013
Fatigue safety information links: www.enform.ca/index.php?id=1427
An Employers Guide to Designing and Implementing a Fatigue Management Program:
www.enform.ca/assets/files/gtsw_final_2007.pdf
Guide to Safe Work Fatigue Management:
www.enform.ca/assets/files/enform_fatigue_2006.pdf
Developing a Fatigue Management Plan for Commercial Vehicle Drivers and Operators:
www.safetyline.wa.gov.au/pagebin/mechhazd0025.pdf





















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Application for Permit for Oil Well Service Vehicle Cycle Exemption
Federal Regulation Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service
Regulation (SOR/2005-313)
NOTE: This permit is available only to carriers who hold a Federal operating status issued by Alberta
Transportation and using vehicles base-plated in Alberta. If vehicles are not base-plated in Alberta, the
carrier must apply for a separate permit with the jurisdiction in which the vehicles are licensed.

Section A: Carrier Information

New Application

Renewal or Amendment __________________________ ____________________________
Current Permit # Expiry Date

National Safety Code (NSC) Number: __AB________________________ (shown on Safety Fitness Certificate)

Do you hold a: "Federal" operating status "Provincial" operating status

Name of Applicant(s):___________________________________________________________________
(Trade names are not acceptable)

Principal Place of Business (where records are maintained and day-to-day operations conducted):

____________________________________________________________________________________
(Street address or legal land location; Post Office box number is insufficient)

City/Town:
____________________________________________________________________________________

Postal Code: _____________ Telephone #: _____________________ Fax: _______________________

Mailing Address (if different from above): _________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Persons Name and Title:
___________________________________________________________

Name of Safety Officer: ________________________ Driver License #:__________________________

Section B: Application Information

1. Check the jurisdiction(s) in which you intend to use this permit:

Alberta British Columbia Saskatchewan
Oil Well Service Vehicle
Cycle Exemption Permit
Application
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Yukon Northwest Territories


2. Do you hold any other Permits for any Hours of Service Exemptions in any other Jurisdiction?

Yes No

If Yes, please complete the following

Jurisdiction Permit # Expiry Date Type of Permit



3. Have you been denied a similar permit or had any permit or certificate cancelled or suspended in Alberta or
by any other jurisdiction in the past 12 months? (e.g. safety fitness certificate, annual/semi-annual vehicle
inspection certificate, etc)

Yes No

If Yes, specify:
_______________________________________________ ____________________
Jurisdiction Date
________________________________________________ ____________________
Jurisdiction Date
Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

4. Has the Applicant, the Applicants partners, Directors, Shareholders or beneficial owners of the applicant
motor carrier, at any time been subject to a Conditional or Unsatisfactory safety fitness rating in any
jurisdiction in North America, including Alberta, for any commercial transportation operation?

Yes No

If Yes, list jurisdiction(s) and Safety Fitness Identification number(s):

_______________________________________________ __________________________
Jurisdiction Safety Fitness Number


________________________________________________ __________________________
Jurisdiction Safety Fitness Number

Section C: Description of the Nature of Your Transportation Business (including
identification of general types of commodities/loads being moved) (add additional pages, if required)

________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
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________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

Section D: National Safety Code Compliance

1. Which of the following have you implemented?

Written Safety Plan - Commercial Vehicle Certificate and Insurance Regulation, (AR
314/2002)
Individual Driver Files - Commercial Vehicle Certificate and Insurance Regulation, (AR
314/2002)
Written Maintenance Plan - Commercial Vehicle Safety Regulation, (AR 121/2009)
Individual Vehicle Files - Commercial Vehicle Safety Regulation, (AR 121/2009)

2. Which of the following reference material have you obtained?
(Refer to our website at: www.transportation.alberta.ca/3.htm)

A copy of all relevant legislation (e.g. Hours of Service, Maintenance, Safety, etc.)
A copy of your Carrier Profile within the past year
A copy of Alberta's Reference Guide for Hours of Service Training Development
A copy of Alberta's Education Manual on General Transportation Compliance

Section E: Description of Internal Controls to Ensure Compliance

Briefly describe any process(s) you have in place, such as: staff training, internal compliance monitoring and
staff discipline, to ensure compliance with Drivers Hours of Service and other applicable Safety Laws (including
dangerous goods, operation and control of vehicles, weight and dimensions, vehicle maintenance and repair, safe
loading, etc). Add additional pages, if required)
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________

Section F: Description of Why Current Hours of Service Legislation is
Inadequate (Be specific) (Include any documentation needed to support application) (Add
additional pages, if required)


1. Describe why adjusting your operations (e.g. using more drivers, adjusting work hours, using sleeper
berths, etc) will not allow compliance to the current cumulative cycle requirements.

2. If granted, how will you apply this permit to your operation? (e.g. work cycle; camp versus home when
drivers off-duty; obtain suitable rest during off duty periods to alleviate fatigue; contingency plans for rest if
you have an emergency at a well site, etc)

Attach detailed description related to questions 1 and 2 above.
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Section G: Driver Information

1. Complete the attached Driver List that identifies the drivers that will be authorized to operate using this
permit. You are required to provide updates of the Driver List to the Director, Carrier Services when staff
changes are made.

2. Have all drivers (listed on the Driver List) who are authorized to operate vehicles under this
permit, completed applicable training in hours of service compliance and fatigue management
principles? (See attached document Minimum Course Criteria for Hours of Service and Fatigue Management)

Yes No

If NO, explain: (No driver, even if included on the Driver List, can use this permit until they have completed all
the required training)
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

3. Have all drivers, (listed on the Driver List) who are authorized to operate the vehicles under this permit,
completed training in industry related courses applicable to the job being done? (See attached document
Training Requirements Summary For Oilwell Service Vehicle Cycle Exemption Permit for details)

Yes No

If NO, explain: (No driver, even if included on the Driver List, can use this permit until they have completed all
the required training)
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

Section H: Fatigue Management Principles

1. D
oes your written Safety Program include policies requiring the implementation of fatigue management
principles? (Owner Operators see information below) Your principles should include at least: a) driver
responsibility; b) dispatcher/managements responsibilities related to scheduling, monitoring and
discipline; c) how a drivers hours of service compliance will be monitored; d) how a drivers readiness for
work will be evaluated and monitored; e) employee fatigue alertness training; f) employee training in
drivers hours of service regulations; and g) lifestyle management. (Also see attached document Minimum
Course Criteria for Hours of Service and Fatigue Management)

Yes No

If NO, explain:
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

2. Have drivers, dispatchers, and transportation safety management, operating under or responsible for
compliance to the permit, been trained in the hours of service regulations and fatigue management
principles? (See attached document Minimum Course Criteria for Hours of Service and Fatigue Management)

Yes No
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If NO, explain:
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

Owner Operators

1. As an owner/operator (with no drivers employed, other than the owner), does your Safety Program
include implementation of fatigue management principles? Your principles should at least include:
a) driver readiness for work and fatigue alertness identification; b) training in drivers hours of
service regulations; and c) lifestyle management. (See attached document Minimum Course Criteria for
Hours of Service and Fatigue Management)

Yes No

If NO, explain:
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

2. Have you been trained in the hours of service regulations and fatigue management principles? (See
attached document Minimum Course Criteria for Hours of Service and Fatigue Management)

Yes No

If NO, explain:
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

Yes No

If Yes, explain how training was done:
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

Section I: Monitoring Driver Compliance

Do you conduct monitoring of drivers hours of service duty status records for completeness, accuracy
and hours compliance as per Section 87(1) of the federal regulation that meets at least the requirements
specified in the attached document Monitoring Driver Compliance?

Yes No

If NO, explain:
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
________________

Do you take immediate remedial action when non-compliance is identified and document the non-
compliance and action(s) taken?

Yes No

If NO, explain:
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
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Section J: Vehicle Information

Complete the attached form, listing the Alberta-registered vehicles that will be covered by this permit. If more
pages are required you can make additional copies of the form. If you have a large fleet list and already have
this information in electronic format, we will accept an electronic report, provided all of the information that is
specified on our form is included. If this is a new application, please provide information as to how vehicles have been altered
or equipped for use in the Oil or Natural Gas Industry. (add additional pages, if necessary)

___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________

You are required to provide updates of the vehicle list to the Director, Carrier Service, when changes are
made. Provide photographs of each of the different vehicle types to be covered under this permit.

Section K: Collision Information

Do you investigate and document the findings of every traffic accident involving a vehicle registered to the
permit holder for more than 4,500 kilograms or a passenger vehicle originally designed to transport 11 or
more persons, including the driver that resulted in:
a) the death of a person;
b) an injury requiring treatment by a medical doctor;
c) a condition that causes an employee to lose consciousness; or
d) damage to all property, including cargo, totaling $2,000 or more?

Yes No

If NO, explain:
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

Those collisions found to have occurred while operating under this permit must be evaluated to determine if the
collision was preventable on the part of the permit holder and/or their driver(s). Each evaluation must use the
criteria established by the National Safety Council (www.nsc.org). Each evaluation and follow-up action(s)
taken must be fully documented and retained by the permit holder for at least the current year and the following
4 years. Any collision considered non-preventable may be submitted to Alberta Transportation for verification
(see www.transportation.alberta.ca/656.htm). Verified non-preventable collisions will not be used to help
determine the carriers risk associated with operation under this permit.

Section L: Safety Review

Prior to issuance of this permit, the department will determine:

a) Whether this permit application is complete;
b) Whether your vehicles meet the requirements, as defined by this permit, and the services they are
used for;
c) Whether your companys operation of providing services to a well site meets the Departments
policies for issuing such permits; and
d) That the following information is acceptable:
i. the contents of your current Alberta Carrier Profile;
ii. past compliance to safety laws in Alberta or in any other jurisdiction;
iii. the results of an Alberta NSC Audit conducted within the last 3 years;
iv. content and implementation of applicants policies/procedures regarding driver training
on
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hours of service compliance and fatigue management principles;
iv. content and implementation of Applicants written policies/procedures regarding the
Applicants compliance to the Hours of Service regulations (including driver compliance
monitoring program) and to all permit conditions;
v. content and implementation of Applicants written policies/procedures regarding
compliance to the permit conditions (including fatigue management principles, etc.) and
vi. any other information the Director considers appropriate.

At the end of this preliminary review, the Director may:

a) Issue the permit for the full year;
b) Issue the permit with a reduced time period,
c) Apply conditions to be satisfied prior to issuing or renewing the permit;
d) Table the application until it is considered complete or Applicant is verified as being in
compliance;
e) Not support issuing the permit due to safety/compliance concerns.

Section M: Permit Policies

Summary of requirements and Permit Policies:

a) Permit Holder must have and maintain an acceptable Carrier Profile (including R-Factor score),
general NSC compliance (including a pass audit score and Fatigue Violation Rate) and permit
compliance (including a pass Permit Inspection score, when available).
b) Only drivers who have been fully trained in all required industry-related courses are authorized to
utilize the permit exemption.
c) All drivers, dispatchers and transportation safety management, operating or responsible for
compliance under the permit, must have successfully complete the specified training in hours of
service compliance and fatigue management.
d) Permit Holder has an effective Fatigue Management program in place that meets the specified
requirements.
e) The hours of service cycle exemption is being used ONLY for allow transportation services
directly to and/or from an oil/gas well facility.
f) The Permit Holder must have and implement a written policy which identifies that they effectively
monitor the hours of service compliance of each driver.
g) The Permit Holder must have and implement specific written policies and procedures identified in
their safety program to ensure that all conditions of the permit are being complied with at all times
and must actively monitor compliance to all permit conditions including documenting the results of
the monitoring.

Do you understand and agree to abide by these policies?

Yes No

If NO, explain:
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

Section N: Certification

I certify that I understand and agree to abide by the above requirements, and that
information provided in this application is true and correct.

______________________________________ ________________________________
Print Name Signature
______________________________________ ________________________________
Position/Title Date
______________________________________________
Email Address
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Payment Form: Safety Permit Application

APPLICATION FILING FEE OF $55 (GST if applicable) (PAYMENT IS NON-REFUNDABLE)

Applicants Name:


Telephone # ( )

Cell # ( )
Email Address:



PAYMENT OPTIONS: Cheque or Money Order


Cheque Attached


Money Order Attached

PAYMENT OPTION: Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express)


Credit Card



Credit Card Acceptance Policy Change
The Government of Alberta has changed the process for accepting credit card payments to
protect the security of cardholder data. As of December 31, 2013, Alberta Transportation can
no longer accept credit card numbers in any format by phone, fax, email, or mail. You cannot
include the credit card number on the application. Failure to comply with the payment
procedures will result in the application not being processed.


Once the application is received and reviewed, Carrier Services will contact the applicant
in order to process the credit card payment.

At the time of the call, you will be required to have the following information:
Credit Card Number, Expiry Date, Name of Cardholder and Security Code Number
(Indicated on the back of a Visa or MasterCard, or on the front of an American Express
card)

For further information contact Carrier Services at 403-755-6111 or toll free by first dialing 310-
0000.
Alberta Transportation
Carrier Services
Room 401, 4920 51 Street
Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 6K8
Phone #: 403-755-6111 (Toll Free in Alberta by first dialing 310-0000)
Fax #: 403-340-4806
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Driver List

Carrier Name:
Date Submitted:

Driver Name
Driver License # and
Jurisdiction
Oilfield Driver
Training *

Specify which
training courses the
drivers have taken
(see below)
HoS and FMP
Training **

Confirm drivers have
been trained in:
a b c d HoS FMP















* The only acceptable Oilfield Driver Training Programs offered by Industry are: a) General Oilfield Driver Improvement
(GODI); b) Oilfield Hauler; c) Light Duty Vehicles - Driver Improvement, and d) CAODC Driver Training Program. Courses
must be related to the job that the driver is doing. For details, refer to the document entitled Training Requirements
Summary for Oilwell Service Vehicle Cycle Exemption Permit.

Equivalent transportation industry-related oilfield driver training courses that have been developed and instructed by
professional safety personnel will be considered. We may request you provide a copy of any course material for evaluation.

** Confirm if the driver has been trained in Hours of Service (HoS) compliance and Fatigue Management Principles (FMP) as
specified in the attached Hours of Service and Fatigue Management document.

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Vehicle List

Carrier Name:
Date Submitted:

Year Make Alberta Plate # Serial Number
(at least last 8 digits)
Registered
GVW (kgs)
























Training Requirements Summary For Oilwell Service Vehicle Cycle
Exemption Permit

Last Updated: November 20, 2013 Alberta Transportation
The following table provides a summary of the training requirements for anyone authorized, by the holder of an Oilwell Service Vehicle Cycle Exemption permit, to
drive or manage an NSC vehicle under this permit and is intended to supplement and clarify information contained elsewhere. The training requirements are based on
the specific job responsibilities of each employee.

For example:
1. if a Driver only operates a pickup truck registered for 5,000 kgs, then either the Light Duty OR the GODI course are acceptable industry related training.
2. if a Driver operates a vehicle registered over 4500 kgs. only for a CAODC member company, then their minimum training could be the CAODC Driver Training
plus the hours of service and fatigue management training.

Job Responsibilities Always required Industry Related Training Requirements
Option #1, 2,3 Option #4

Hours of Service and
Fatigue Management
(that meets the specified
criteria)
Light Duty Vehicles
(LDV) *(or equivalent)
General Oilfield Driver
Improvement (GODI)
(or equivalent)
Oilfield Haulers (OH)

(or equivalent)
Can. Assoc. of Oilwell Drilling
Contractors (CAODC) Driver Training
Program

(or equivalent)
Driver of Permitted
Vehicle
Yes
Training must meet all
the criteria specified.
Yes
Full course if authorized
to operate a vehicle
registered for 5,500 kgs
or less.
Yes
Full course if authorized to
operate a vehicle
registered for more than
4,500 kgs.
Yes
At least the transportation
components unique to
vehicle(s) the driver is
authorized to operate if the
vehicle is registered for more
than 15,000 kgs.
Yes
Applies to the drivers of CAODC
member companies only
Dispatcher Yes
Training must meet all
the criteria specified.
No
Not required if not
authorized to drive.
No
Not required if not
authorized to drive.
No
Not required if not authorized
to drive.
No
Not required if not authorized to drive.
Transportation
Safety Manager
Yes
Training must meet all
the criteria specified.
No
Not required if not
authorized to drive.
No
Not required if not
authorized to drive.
No
Not required if not authorized
to drive.
No
Not required if not authorized to drive.

1) Equivalent courses are acceptable. Equivalencies to specified course learning objectives must be documented and retained, and the instructor(s) must be adequately knowledgeable.
2) Either LDV OR GODI course is acceptable if the driver is authorized to operate only vehicles registered between 4,501 and 5,500 kgs.
3) GODI is considered to be a prerequisite of the Oilfield Haulers course and thus is considered to not share learning objectives.
4) CAODC member companies may use this option if they have implemented CAODCs driver training program (approved by Alberta Transportation) OR an equivalent program that
meets at least the minimum specified standards. If completed, as per the permit requirements, no other industry training is required (e.g. GODI). To meet this standard:
a) Persons must have completed the Heavy Duty training component, obtained a Heavy Duty Training Certificate, completed the Fatigue and Hours of Service training component,
and passed all associated exams; or
b) Persons must have completed the Convoy Training component, obtained a Convoy Training Certificate, completed the Fatigue and Hours of Service training component, and
passed all associated exams.

Last Revised: November 20, 2013


Minimum Course Criteria for
Hours of Service and Fatigue Management

To ensure that training in hours of service and fatigue management is successful to meet the requirements of the
Hours of Service exemption Permit, it is required that the course Instructor or the Carrier Representative ensure that
the following minimum criteria are met.

A. Course Administration:
Course Duration: minimum of 4 to 14 hours depending on the needs of the company and/or driver(s). If
required by permit or exemption, managers and supervisors should have a minimum of 8 to 14 hours training.
Learning methods: May use self study, classroom, computer CD or on-line, practical exercises, etc.
Material Required: Traffic Safety Act (relevant sections), Federal and/or Provincial Hours of Service
legislation, Application Guide to Federal Regulations (if applicable), sample log, etc.
Instructor and the carrier are required to retain: course date and location, record of class list, individual test
marks, copy of course material delivered and instructors name.
Owner/Operators who have NO other drivers except the owner also need to take appropriate actions to meet
these minimum requirements. This may be done by acquiring and retaining the necessary information and
learning it themselves (e.g. by obtaining the relevant modules from the departments Education Manual).
Although it would not be necessary for the Owner/Operator to write an exam, it would be of value. Information
regarding completion of the training must be added to the owners driver file (e.g. date, material covered, etc.).

B. Learning Objectives:
Overview
Fatigue and the Human Biological Clock
Recognizing Fatigue
Interpretation and Definitions
Responsibilities of Motor Carriers, Shippers,
Consignees, and Others
Responsibilities of drivers safety officers,
dispatchers, and managers
Required Off-Duty Time
Limitations on Driving and On-duty times
Cycles, if applicable
Daily Log Requirements
Sleeper Berth Usage by Teams and Single drivers
Permits
Emergency and Adverse Driving Conditions
Radius Record Requirements
Monitoring of Drivers Compliance by Motor
Carriers
Carriers policies/procedures that may be
beyond regulatory requirements
Enforcement (on road and administrative)
Scheduling and dispatching
Carrier internal monitoring to determine if the
program is effective

C. Evaluation Method(s):
Test participants knowledge of the subject matter taught. The test may be open book but must be written and
quantifiable. e.g.: conduct knowledge test with sample log exercises, etc. (Duration: minimum 1/2 to 1 hour)
Provide the student with results of test and review it (e.g.: return test to student and review areas of concern).
Reissue a second different test, as necessary. Student must retake course if they dont pass a second exam.

D. Issuance of Certificate:
Issue certificates to successful students (pass mark should be at least 80% for any regulatory subject).
Record the results of knowledge testing with the class list and retain the original list and tests for your
records.
Retain a copy of the certificate on the individual drivers file.

E. Further Information:
Carrier Services Section:
#401, 4920 51 Street, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 6K8
Phone: 403-755-6111 Fax: 403-340-4811 Email: carrier.services@gov.ab.ca
General educational information is available on the department Website at: www.transportation.alberta.ca
The federal Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations are available at:
http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/showtdm/cr/SOR-2005-313
The hours of service Application Guide is available at: http://www.ccmta.ca/english/pdf/HoS_Application_Guide.pdf
The provincial regulations ( including the Drivers' Hours Of Service Regulation) are available at:
www.transportation.alberta.ca/525.htm
The Alberta Reference Guide For Hours of Service Training (Federal) and the Education Manual (Federal and Provincial)
can be found on our website at: www.transportation.alberta.ca/3.htm

Last Revised: November 20, 2013 Alberta Transportation

Monitoring Driver Compliance
Under the Federal Hours of Service Regulations
This information is an excerpt from Module 24 Daily Log Audits of Alberta Transportations document titled Alberta
Reference Guide for Hours of Service Training Development. This document explains the regulatory requirements of
the federal Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations (SOR/2005-313) and can be found on the
internet at: http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/675.htm
Section 87 of these federal regulations states:
87. (1) A motor carrier shall monitor the compliance of each driver with these Regulations.
(2) A motor carrier that determines that there has been non-compliance with these Regulations shall take
immediate remedial action and record the dates on which the non-compliance occurred, the date of issuance
of a notice of non-compliance and the action taken.
Motor carriers are liable for the actions of their employees even if the carrier contends that it did not require or permit
the violations to occur. Neither intent to commit, nor actual knowledge of a violation is a necessary element of
liability. Carriers permit violations of the Regulations by their employees if they fail to have management systems in
place that effectively prevent such violations.
One of the most effective ways to monitor driver compliance is for the motor carrier to conduct an internal daily log
audit that should then be used to verify that the frequency of hours of service violations are being reduced (i.e. the
carriers fatigue violations rate decreases over time).
This daily log audit needs to include the following:
Verify that all drivers have a record for all calendar days
Check all drivers to ensure that drivers apply the Regulations to all roads, both public and private (forestry
roads), as well as waterways (ferries) in Canada
Check all drivers for all form and manner compliance (i.e. name, date, etc.)
Check all drivers in detail at least once a year for fatigue-related violations (i.e., driving over hours, two
logs for 1 day, false logs, etc.)
Have written policies in their Safety program that address the following:
Use independent (i.e., that the driver does not create or can modify) supporting documents to
verify logs (e.g. fuel receipts, tach cards, bills of lading with shipping times, etc.)
Check new drivers / dispatchers / safety staff more frequently until carrier is satisfied that they
understand the rules
Check drivers / dispatchers / safety staff with previously identified problems more frequently until
carrier believes they now are following the rules
Check a random percentage of all drivers / dispatchers / safety staff at least monthly (e.g. 10% of
drivers monthly will ensure all drivers are selected at least yearly)
Record dates on which non-compliance occurred and record date that the motor carrier issued a
notice of non-compliance
Identify who is responsible for performing these checks, preparing the summary reports, taking
actions, etc. and ensure that these employees have the necessary skills and knowledge
Address all identified deficiencies with individual staff, taking appropriate actions (e.g. re-training
or discipline) and documenting the actions taken in the staff's file
Prepare a summary report at least monthly of the findings of this internal audit, the corrective
actions taken; provide this report at least to carrier's senior management; and retain all such
reports for at least 6 months (longer is recommended)
It is the motor carriers responsibility to ensure that the all drivers, including new drivers, comply with the Regulations.
If the motor carrier cannot obtain copies of the daily logs from the previous carrier, at the very least, the motor carrier
should obtain a signed statement from the driver that specifies the total on-duty and off-duty hours for the previous 14
days.