FMCSA to Hold Second Listening Session Sept. 17 on HOS Proposal
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced that on Sept. 17, it will conduct a second listening session on potential changes to the agency’s hours-of-service rule.
August 30, 2019FMCSA’s Ray Martinez Discusses HOS, Engagement, Training
PITTSBURGH — Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration chief Ray Martinez encouraged members of the trucking industry to provide honest and detailed comments on the recently released notice of proposed rulemaking on hours-of-service regulations.
August 15, 2019FMCSA Unveils Proposed Changes to Hours-of-Service Rules
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Aug. 14 issued a long-awaited proposal to make changes to its hours-of-service rules that would increase truck drivers’ flexibility with their 30-minute rest break and with allocating time in a sleeper berth.
August 14, 20197 Reasons You Don’t Want the Government Doing Your Compliance Laundry
Do you know what is involved in (DOT)/FMCSA compliance audits? Do you know if you’ll be selected for an audit? Are you ready for one? This whitepaper helps answer those questions and shows the benefits of conducting a mock audit.
April 3, 2019DOT Submits Proposed Rule Change for HOS Regulations
The Department of Transportation has sent its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to reform hours-of-service regulations to the Office of Management and Budget.
March 29, 2019Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee Suspends HOS Rules in Wake of Flooding
Rules pertaining to hours of service have been relaxed for certain truckers in Tennessee who are involved in relief efforts.
March 11, 2019FMCSA Listening Session Attendees Call for Flexible HOS Rules
The majority of the requests brought before top Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration officials at a public listening session on hours-of-service rules can be distilled into one desire: flexibility.
October 11, 2018FMCSA Extends Public Comment Period on HOS Concerns
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended the period of comment for an advance notice of proposed rulemaking regarding hours of service for drivers hauling property.
September 19, 2018Editorial: Truckers Help in Times of Need
Florence is bearing down on the southeastern United States, bringing sustained heavy rains and wind — and the potential for significant damage.
September 13, 2018Opinion: HOS Rulemaking Based on Bad Research Method
Here’s a nightmare scenario for you: Imagine if the government used a completely spurious and unscientific research method to study truck safety and driver fatigue. The data generated was unrelated to serious crashes and to drivers falling asleep at the wheel, but that same data was the principal basis of hours-of-service regulations imposed throughout the trucking industry. A really bad dream, right?
September 11, 2018