What are rolling hours?
Rolling hours track the total number of hours worked over the previous 7 days and 30 days.
Unlike a calendar week, rolling totals update daily based on recent activity.
This means hours from earlier days drop off the total as new days are added.
Commonly discussed US rolling limits
Drivers commonly reference limits of around 40 hours in 7 days and 120 hours in 30 days in the United States.
Experiences may vary depending on market, station and demand.
These figures are widely discussed within the driver community and are not presented as official published limits.
Why rolling totals may affect block availability
Some drivers report seeing fewer available blocks when approaching rolling hour thresholds.
Availability may increase once older shifts fall outside the rolling window.
Monitoring totals helps drivers anticipate potential changes in block visibility.
Rolling hours vs scheduled time
Rolling totals are typically based on scheduled block duration rather than actual completion time.
Finishing a block early may not reduce the number of hours counted toward rolling limits.
How to track rolling windows accurately
Tracking shifts in a structured system helps drivers see their exact 7-day and 30-day totals at any time.
Without tracking, it can be difficult to understand why availability changes.
- Log each scheduled shift with its duration.
- Monitor 7-day and 30-day totals separately.
- Review totals daily when nearing commonly referenced thresholds.
Common misunderstandings about rolling hours
- Believing limits reset every Monday.
- Assuming early completion reduces counted hours.
- Confusing weekly totals with rolling windows.
- Not accounting for overlapping days.