HOS Violation Penalty Calculator — Hours of Service Fine Estimator

Estimate HOS violation penalties for common hours of service infractions. 11-hour driving limit, 14-hour window, 30-minute break, and 70-hour/8-day violations.

Quick answer: HOS violations: Driver violations up to $16,000 per offense, carrier violations up to $16,000. Egregious violations can reach $32,000. Out-of-service violations trigger immediate shutdown.

⏱️ Hours of Service Violation Penalty Calculator

Violation Type

Severity

Number of Instances

Who Is Cited

Total Estimated Penalty

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Carrier Fine

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Driver Fine

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How to Use This Calculator

Select violation type — the specific HOS regulation that was violated.
Select severity — egregious = flagrant or repeated violations with maximum penalties.
Enter number of instances — each instance is a separate violation with separate penalties.

Worked Example

11-hour limit exceeded, moderate severity, both cited, 1 instance.

Carrier fine: $6,000
Driver fine: $5,000
Total: $11,000

HOS violations compound in your CSA score over 24 months and can trigger increased roadside inspections and operating authority review. Compliance is far cheaper.

Frequently Asked Questions

FMCSA defines egregious violations as knowingly and grossly exceeding limits — typically 3+ hours beyond the 11-hour driving limit, or a carrier pattern of pressuring drivers to violate HOS. Maximum penalties apply.

HOS violations are counted in the Hours of Service Compliance BASIC. Points are weighted by severity (1–10) and recency. High SMS scores trigger increased inspections and potential investigations.