Split Sleeper Berth Calculator (7/3, 8/2 and More)

Tell us about your first break and we'll show what the second one must be and how many hours you'll have afterwards.

Not covered: passenger-carrying, short-haul exceptions, personal conveyance, team-driver passenger-seat time, Canadian and intrastate rules.

Step 1: Shift Start
Step 2: First Split Period
hours

Example: 6.0 hours (360 min)

First break type
hours

Must be at least 2 consecutive hours to qualify as a split period

Step 3: Driving / Work Since Then
hours

Example: 3.0 hours (180 min)

Split Sleeper Plan

FMCSA 49 CFR 395.1(g)(1)(ii) split-sleeper guidance

First break qualifies (3:00)
Required Second Break

Take at least 7:00 in the sleeper berth

Because your first break did not have 7+ hours in the sleeper berth, this period must be in the sleeper berth.

Clocks available after taking this break:
Driving time remaining:8:00
14-hour window remaining:11:00

Planning aid for US property-carrying drivers under FMCSA rules. Your ELD record and the regulations are what count. Not legal advice.

Quick answer

A valid split has two rest periods: one of at least 7 consecutive hours in the sleeper berth and one of at least 2 consecutive hours (off duty or sleeper), adding up to at least 10 hours. 7/3, 8/2 and 7.5/2.5 all work; 9/1 doesn't (one period is under 2 hours) and 6/4 doesn't (no 7-hour sleeper period).

Common sleeper-berth pairings

PairingValid?Why
7/3YesAt least 7 h in sleeper, at least 2 h off/sleeper, total 10 h
8/2YesAt least 7 h in sleeper, at least 2 h off/sleeper, total 10 h
7.5/2.5YesAt least 7 h in sleeper, at least 2 h off/sleeper, total 10 h
9/1NoOne period is under 2 hours (120 minutes minimum)
6/4NoNo qualifying 7-hour sleeper-berth period
5/5NoNo qualifying 7-hour sleeper-berth period

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can the 2-hour part come first?

Yes. Either period can come first (395.1(g)(1)(ii)).

Does the 7 hours have to be in the sleeper berth?

Yes, at least 7 consecutive hours in the sleeper berth. The other period can be off duty, sleeper berth or both.

Sources

Last reviewed: 2026-10-26

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