Fruit, veggie haulers request hours, ELD regs modifications
The groups, in their petition dated March 15, say that current hours and ELD rules “have significant effects on perishable produce quality and consumer safety, and contribute to higher volumes of undesirable food waste.”
Hours regs suspended in 16 states for flooding emergency
Drivers hauling supplies, equipment, fuel and more to and from the affected states can operate under the declaration, which waives Parts 390 through 399 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
FMCSA boss Martinez: Agency ‘very close’ to deciding on hours proposal
“[The ELD mandate] really put a spotlight on something that hasn’t been looked at in over 15 years,” said Martinez. “The data generated by ELDs highlights areas of current HOS regulations where adjustments or improvements may be needed. Commerce has ch…
POLL: Are you planning to shut down April 12?
With “Stand as One” slow-roll events over the weekend, movement continued toward the April 12 date on which many slow-roll participants plan to shut down in hopes of bringing greater awareness to the driver’s voice on hours of service, parking, trainin…
Railroad companies seek hours reprieve for drivers responding to emergencies
The companies say the employees who would be covered by the exemption clear derailed or disabled trains or debris blocking tracks or railroad rights-of-way when they respond to unplanned events that affect interstate commerce, service, or the safety of…
Rule change eases process for drivers upgrading from Class B to Class A CDL
The new rulemaking adds an optional theory instruction upgrade curriculum for those upgrading from a Class B to a Class A that removes eight instructional units involving “non-driving activities.” FMCSA says these units are nearly identical to instruct…
Rule change eases process for drivers upgrading from Class B to Class A CDL
The new rulemaking adds an optional theory instruction upgrade curriculum for those upgrading from a Class B to a Class A that removes eight instructional units involving “non-driving activities.” FMCSA says these units are nearly identical to instruct…
Lawmakers float bills to add unique hours of service regs for livestock/ag haulers
Renewing efforts that began last Congress, lawmakers in both the House and the Senate have introduced legislation that, if passed, would facilitate creation of special hours of service regs for drivers hauling livestock, bees and other ag commodities.
Fireworks haulers get ELD waiver for Independence Day period
In its decision to grant the exemption, FMCSA says the 11-day exemption would not negatively impact safety. The agency also says it conducted “a comprehensive investigation of the safety performance history” of the 53 companies the exemption would cove…
Teamters file lawsuit challenging FMCSA’s ruling on California breaks
The Teamsters Union has become more aggressive in its fight against the U.S. DOT’s late-December decision to exempt motor carriers from California labor laws that require period meal breaks and paid rest breaks.