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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 driving... Continue Reading

FMCSA Seeks Comments on Changes to Hours of Service Regulations Continue Reading

How the hours of service rules for truck drivers ever became a safety regulation is a question that has vexed many in the industry. Source: Where Did the Hours of Service Rules Come From, Anyway? Continue Reading

Texas and Louisiana have declared state emergencies due to Harvey. These declarations automatically waive select FMCSRs, including hours-of-service (HOS) regulations, for motor carriers hauling resources to aid in restoration efforts. The declarations exempt FCMSR in every state... Continue Reading

I’ll start off by addressing our LoadTrek clients – No matter what happens, it’s simply a matter of adjusting your HOS profile parameters.  If the HOS rules change, you can quickly and simply accommodate these new rules in your AOBRD / ELD. Why another HOS rule?... Continue Reading

Source: Hours of Service: Trucking’s Top Concern – Again – News – TruckingInfo.com Continue Reading

Reaction to Restart Suspension Includes Concerns about Enforcement – News – TruckingInfo.com. Continue Reading

By a 21-9 vote, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved an amendment introduced by Senator Susan Collins of Maine at the behest of ATA as well as the federation and HOS coalition partners that would suspend two provisions that limit the use of the 34-hour restart. The... Continue Reading