News & Reports
Hours of Service: California vs Federal
Overview of Difference Between Federal and California HOS Rules Federal HOS Basics (49 CFR § 395)California HOS Basics (CCR Title 13, Division 2, Chapter 6.5, Article 3, Section 1212)11 hours driving12 hours driving14 hours total duty window16 hours total duty...
One Page Guides to the new FMCSA Hours of Service Rules Updates
We are fielding a lot of questions on the new HOS rules from FMCSA here in the US that took effect starting today. The trucking professionals at TXTA assembled 2 excellent 1 pagers that I encourage you to review and distribute. Interstate HOS Rule Updates;...
Safety Benefits of ELDs?
It's hard to tell how ELDs contribute to increased CMV safety, and safety on our highways in general. Yes they help HOS compliance - we have hard data. But do they help with safety? Read this interesting take from Scopelitis Transportation Consulting.
The New HOS Regulations Are Almost Here
Check out Aaron Huff's article in CCJ here.
FMCSA Extends COVID-19 Emergency Declaration thru 12/31/2020
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced it is extending its COVID-19 emergency declaration, which suspends hours of service regulations for certain haulers, through Dec. 31. The declaration was issued following the declaration of national emergency...
FMCSA: Highway Safety Coalition Roundtable
Review the Highway Safety Coalition presentation on the new HOS rules here. FMCSA published their revised Hours of Service (HOS) final rule 6/1/2020. Driver must operate under this new rule starting 9/29/2020. The final rule changes four provisions; Short Haul...
Webinar: Successfully Preparing For and Surpassing Roadside Inspections
September 109 AM - 10:30 AM EDTTopics will include: The purpose of roadside inspections. Why it is imperative to successfully pass these inspections. How motor carriers and drivers must prepare for inspections and what to do if selected. What to do following the...
FMCSA Proposes a Pilot Program, Introducing a 3 Hour “Pause” Feature on the 14 Hour Commercial Drivers’ HOS Clock
Read the FMCSA notice here.
CVSA Releases 2020 Operation Safe Driver Week Results
Law enforcement personnel observed 66,421 drivers engaging in unsafe driver behaviors on roadways and issued 71,343 warnings and citations as part of Operation Safe Driver Week. Enforcement officials interacted with 29,921 commercial motor vehicle drivers during this...
HOURS OF SERVICE SEMINARS
Seminars will discuss the four key revisions to the existing HOS Rules:•The 30-minute break rule requiring a break after 8 hours of consecutive driving•The sleeper-berth exception to allow drivers to split their required 10 hours off duty into two periods•The adverse...