On May 26, FMCSA announced its decision to waive the hours-of-service (HOS) limitations in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) § 395.3 and the requirement for drivers to use an electronic logging device (ELD) to record the driver’s duty status in § 395.8(a)(1)(i) for motor carriers and drivers transporting straight or blended fertilizer products for commercial farming and agricultural purposes in select states. This waiver does not apply to the transportation of hazardous materials. The exemption is effective May 26 through Aug. 26.
ELD Manipulation
Texas Truck Repair Introduction The trucking industry has undergone a technological revolution with the introduction of electronic logging devices (ELDs). Designed to ensure compliance with hours-of-service (HOS) rules, these devices track driving hours and prevent...