FMCSA Says HOS Exception Doesn’t Apply to Oil-Field Drivers Hauling Sand, Water
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration refused last week to make changes to a regulatory guidance document it published last year allowing some specialty truck drivers at oil and gas exploration sites to extend their workdays.
August 19, 2013HOS Combatants Agree Court Ruling Marks End of 17-Year Regulatory Fight
The chief adversaries in the nearly 17-year battle over federal work rules for commercial drivers agreed that the recent appeals court decision upholding most of the government’s latest regulation closes the book on the overhaul of the so-called hours-of-service rule, which had not changed significantly in 57 years.
August 19, 2013FMCSA Asks for Public Comment on Livestock Exemption, Munitions Hauling
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration asked the public Monday to weigh in on whether it should grant a permanent exemption to the rest-break requirement in the new hours-of-service rule to truckers hauling livestock.
August 12, 2013Court Upholds HOS Rule
A federal appeals court upheld most of the government’s hours-of-service rule for commercial drivers, seemingly closing the latest chapter in the long-running debate over the work rules that govern trucking operations.
August 12, 2013FMCSA Clarifies HOS Rule’s Shorthaul Exemption
Truck drivers do not have to take a 30-minute break under federal hours-of-service rules if they meet either of the definitions of a “shorthaul” driver, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced.
August 7, 2013Court Upholds Most Provisions of HOS Rule
A federal appeals court upheld the majority of the government’s hours-of-service rule for truck drivers, rejecting most arguments presented by American Trucking Associations and Public Citizen.
August 6, 2013House Delay of Transportation Measure Puts Move to Block HOS Rule on Hold
House Republicans on Wednesday delayed consideration a $44 billion bill to fund transportation and housing programs before four congressmen could introduce their proposed amendment to block the federal government’s new hours-of-service rule for truck drivers.
July 31, 2013Congressmen Seek Temporary Block of HOS Rule
Four congressmen said they will introduce an amendment soon to temporarily block the federal government’s new hours-of-service rule for truck drivers, saying the rule would cost the trucking industry hundreds of millions of dollars if it is not stopped.
July 31, 2013OSHA Orders Carrier to Rehire Trucker
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration has ordered a trucking company to reinstate a driver and repay him more than $131,000 for allegedly firing him for refusing to drive longer than allowed by law.
July 30, 2013ATA Seeks HOS Change for Hazmat Truckers
American Trucking Associations has asked the federal government to allow truck drivers hauling hazardous materials to watch their vehicles during the 30-minute break they are now required to take under the new hours-of-service rule.
July 29, 2013