What is personal conveyance?

Personal conveyance is a term used in transportation to refer to the movement of a vehicle for personal use outside of normal work duties. In the context of trucking, personal conveyance allows a commercial driver to operate their commercial vehicle for personal reasons, such as traveling to a rest stop, hotel, or for personal errands, without it being considered as part of their on-duty work hours.

There are specific guidelines and regulations that govern personal conveyance to ensure that it is not abused or used to circumvent the hours of service rules. For example, commercial drivers must be off-duty and not under any pressure to perform work-related duties while using personal conveyance. Additionally, there are restrictions on the distance and time that can be spent on personal conveyance, as well as the locations where it can be used.

Overall, personal conveyance provides commercial drivers with the flexibility to use their vehicles for personal reasons while ensuring that they are in compliance with safety regulations and hours of service requirements.