TLWS DOT Tools
Free DOT tools built for working drivers.
Reference tools, planning aids, and roadside resources are being carefully reviewed against current official sources before release.
Independent verification in progress
The HOS Calculator is live below. The remaining tools are not available yet — TLWS is verifying their regulatory sources, calculations, wording, privacy protections, and legal disclosures before launch.
Planned tools
What’s on the way
The HOS Calculator is live. Every other tool stays offline until its sources, wording, and disclosures are reviewed.
- LIVE
HOS Calculator
Split sleeper berth pairing under 49 CFR 395.1(g), plus your 11-hour, 14-hour, cycle, and break clocks. Planning and education only — not an ELD.
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- IN VERIFICATION
Reg Deck
Browse selected U.S. commercial-driving regulations and official sources.
- IN VERIFICATION
Before You Move
Review entered facts before making a Personal Conveyance or Yard Move decision.
- IN VERIFICATION
Violation Checker
Review public SMS violation information and estimated weighted values.
- LEGAL REVIEW REQUIRED
Roadside Mode
Quick access to documents, official references, and roadside preparation information.
- COMING SOON
Document Wallet
Store selected documents locally on the driver’s device.
- LEGAL REVIEW REQUIRED
Fix-It Letters
Create structured correction-request drafts after legal review is complete.
Built from official sources
Checked against the record
As each tool is prepared, its facts are verified against official government sources. Trucking Life With Shawn is an independent educational brand and is not a government agency.
Reference material only — not legal advice. These tools are still in preparation and are not yet available.