The utility service vehicle exemption allows you to work on urgent, non-scheduled public utility services, like restoring electricity or fixing gas leaks, without using any on-duty or driving time. The time spent working under the utility service vehicle exemption is considered off-duty time.
The utility service vehicle exemption is off by default and normal HOS rules are enforced. If you are eligible and you have the option available in your account, you can enable the exemption from within the WorkPlan app.
While you are using the utility service vehicle exemption, your HOS status shows as Off Duty and you cannot change your status. Any driving time does not count as driving time in your HOS logs.
If you use the utility service vehicle exemption, you are not eligible to use any other exemption at the same time.
To enable the exemption:
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Go to the HOS Status screen.
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Tap Actions in the lower part of the screen.
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Tap Exemptions.
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Tap the toggle next to Utility Service Vehicle so that the indicator turns blue.
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Tap Done.
Note
If you are eligible for the utility service vehicle exemption, you can also enable the exemption from the Exemptions screen that appears when you sign in to WorkPlan.
You can disable the utility service vehicle exemption if the exemption is currently enabled. To disable the exemption:
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Go to the HOS Status screen.
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Tap Actions in the lower part of the screen.
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Tap Exemptions.
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Tap the switch next to Utility Service Vehicle to turn off the exemption.
Note
When you sign out of the app, the utility service vehicle exemption is automatically turned off.
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