Hourly Driving Clause Samples
The Hourly Driving clause sets limits on the number of hours a driver is permitted to operate a vehicle within a specific period, typically to promote safety and compliance with regulations. In practice, this clause may require drivers to take mandatory breaks after a certain number of driving hours or restrict total daily or weekly driving time. Its core function is to prevent driver fatigue, reduce the risk of accidents, and ensure adherence to legal standards governing work hours in transportation.
Hourly Driving. Hourly Driving is applicable to hourly driving, Oil Patch, or other designated Off Highway work as described in the Service Agreement.
Hourly Driving a) Off Highway Trips - for that portion of trip where the driver leaves the highway until the driver returns to the highway. (Actual work time) rates of pay hourly or kilometre, whichever is greater. The choice of hours or kilometres will also apply on any trip, for the portion of trip that chains are in use.
b) City/Short Trips – defined as trips under three hundred and twenty (320) kilometres return. Will be paid at the hourly rate (excluding breaks or meals) or at the kilometre rate, if greater. Calculated to the nearest one half (.5) hour.
c) Highway Trips - the portion of any highway trip where chains are in use shall be paid at the hourly rate.