Working Limits for Truck Drivers

The story of Seward Motor Freight began in the early 1940s, when the company hauled freight between Seward and Omaha, Nebraska. Seward Motor Freight originally obtained authority to haul Less than a Truck load freight, during the 1970s permits were obtained for Truck Load freight and deregulation in 1980s changed freight movement across the Unites States for all trucking companies. Today, the company’s drivers haul freight throughout the 48 contiguous states, abiding by the Department of Transportation (DOT) Hours of Service rules and regulations.

Commercial truck drivers, have limited hours each day they can spend each day driving and working. A commercial truck driver has a 14-hours window of work. All work, not just driving, counts toward those 14 hours. After 14 hours, truck drivers must rest for at least 10 straight hours.

Truck drivers can spend a maximum of 11 of those 14 hours driving with a required 30 minute break after 8 hours of driving.

Finally, commercial truck drivers can work a maximum of 60 hours within seven days or 70 hours within eight day period. DOT Hours of Service allow a driver to reset their 60 or 70 hour clocks by taking 34 consecutive hours off in the sleeper berth, off-duty, or a combination of both.

Christian Record Services Sponsors Children at Blind Camp

A truckload carrier company in Nebraska, Seward Motor Freight has a proven reputation for on-time freight delivery throughout the Midwest, South, Southeast, and East Coast. An active partner in various community causes, Seward Motor Freight supports organizations such as Christian Record Services.

A charitable organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for legally blind individuals, Christian Record Services offers free publications in audio format, braille, and large print. The organization also sponsors children to attend camps through the National Camps for Blind Children each winter and summer. Christian Record Services covers the cost of room and board at several beautiful summer camp settings, among them Camp Blue Ridge in Montebello, Virginia, and Kulaqua Independent Living Camp in High Springs, Florida.

All blind camps are state certified and adhere to high standards of safety. Campers can enjoy a range of activities such as archery and arts and crafts, all intended to increase their sense of independence and confidence.