Hours of Service Online Training
available in English and French
According to Canada's Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations, all commercial drivers and motor carriers must be trained and compliant with legal limits on driving time, rest periods, and recordkeeping. Failure to comply may result in fines, audits, or suspension of operating privileges. This Hours of Service Training course offers an affordable and accessible solution to help you meet federal and provincial HOS requirements across all Canadian provinces and territories.
The Hours of Service (HOS) theoretical training course is fully compliant with the Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations (SOR/2005-313) under the Motor Vehicle Transport Act, as well as Transport Canada’s ELD (Electronic Logging Device) standards. Employers must ensure that drivers understand and follow regulations related to driving limits, mandatory rest periods, recordkeeping, and electronic log management, as outlined in the guidance materials provided within the course.
Our user-friendly platform allows drivers to obtain an Hours of Service certificate recognized by employers committed to maintaining safety, preventing fatigue-related incidents, and meeting federal and provincial regulatory compliance standards.
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswich
- Yukon
- Nova Scotia
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
- Newfoundland & Labrador
What is Hours of Service
Hours of Service (HOS) regulations are designed to prevent fatigue-related incidents by limiting how long commercial drivers can operate before mandatory rest periods. These rules aim to protect drivers, the public, and the transportation network by ensuring safe work schedules and accurate record-keeping.
This comprehensive Hours of Service course teaches commercial drivers and motor carrier staff how to follow HOS rules, maintain compliant logs, and understand exemptions and audit procedures. The training also emphasizes the importance of fatigue management and proper scheduling for long-term safety and compliance.
While this is a commercial page offering online HOS training, we’ve also developed a dedicated resource page where you can explore Canada’s Hours of Service legislation in more detail.
What you'll learn
Hours of Service Online Training includes 4 modules and 4 tests.
Understanding Hours of Service Regulations
Learn the purpose of HOS rules, who they apply to, and how federal and provincial regulations are structured in Canada.
Hours of Service Rules, Limits, and Record-Keeping
Explore daily driving limits, off-duty requirements, duty cycles, and how to complete accurate paper or electronic logs.
Special Permits and Exemptions
Understand how HOS exemptions apply in specific industries (e.g., oilfield, agriculture) and what special permits may allow.
Enforcement and Audits
Review how HOS compliance is monitored, what to expect during roadside inspections, and how to prepare for internal or external audits.
What you'll get
Purchasing a Hours of Service online training course, comes with the following materials and benefits.
Course Duration
1 h 30 mins
OHS Compliance
Following latest standards and topic requirements imposed.
Course structure
4 modules and 4 tests.
Languages available
English, French.
Course Format
Cross-Device Compatible.
Support
Chat, Email, FAQ & Phone Support available to all customers.
Course Access
Courses available 24/7.
Unlimited exam attempts
Customers don't have to pay again when failing a testing section.
Course Updates
Always updated to the latest legislative changes.
Certificate of Completion
The course includes a digital certificate, issued immediately upon completion.
Are you looking to purchase courses for yourself or to train your staff?
Not tech-savvy? Not a problem.
Our easy-to-use platform allows anyone with an internet connection to access their training material and obtain a Hours of Service certificate.
Complete the training in your own time: no more chasing instructors or scheduling appointments.
Start, pause and resume at your discretion—100% Pass rate with unlimited exam attempts.
Upon completion, you will immediately obtain a digital certificate which you can download and print.
You can make your laminated wallet card or request a hard copy from us for only $10 more.
Don't worry about making any mistakes because the process is this simple.
Over 200,000 Workers Trained
Our online Hours of Service Training Course is perfect for:
- Workers who are starting a new job and need their Hours of Service certification.
- Workers whose current employer has directed them to obtain a Hours of Service certificate.
- Workers who are renewing their current Hours of Service certificate.
- Self-employed workers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How can I find my certificate?
In most cases, this question is addressed to us by individuals who took their training with a different company. As a private company, we can only store and access our customers’ data. Therefore, if you did your training with another company, you must contact them to receive a copy of your certificate.
If you are a customer of eSafetyFirst.com, all you have to do is to Login to your account, and you can, at any time, download a copy of the certificate you received from us.
- Do you provide in-person or classroom training?
No.
We currently do not provide such services, and we have no plans to do so. - Are eSafetyFirst courses recognized in the industry?
Trained professionals have developed all our courses following Canadian Safety Standards to provide participants with the necessary knowledge of hazards and safe workplace environments.
These courses are developed to meet and exceed the OHS Standards and the latest CSA Standards. Therefore, they are recognized by OHS and Worker Compensation Boards. - How can I create an account on eSafeteyFirst?
A customer account is created in the checkout process, where you will be asked, among other billing details, for an email & password.
If you purchase our courses for your employees, you do not need to create an account for each.
When a course is purchased, there are two options following the course name:
i) “Start Course”, which will begin the presentation under the name set in the checkout process.
ii) “Train Someone Else”, which in return will ask the user to enter these details: first name, last name and (optionally) email address of the worker who is supposed to be assigned the course.If the customer who paid for the program doesn’t need the training and, respectively, the certificate, the customer would have to click on the “Train someone else” option and complete the required information.