Hours of Service

California files petition with FMCSA for waiver for meal/rest breaks | Wind warnings: Wyoming I-80, other roads
FMCSA opened the door to the waiver requests in August, which if granted would allow California and Washington state to enforce their own meal and rest break laws. Also: Indiana propane haulers get HOS relief; high wind warning in Wyoming; more.
November 15, 2023
truck parked on on-ramp at night
FMCSA narrows 'emergency' relief to HOS regs
FMCSA published a final rule narrowing the scope of regs relief from some emergency declarations to just the hours of service driving limits, and for just 14 days rather than 30.
October 10, 2023
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KSK ELD reinstated to FMCSA's registered devices list
A week after the device was revoked, FMCSA has reinstated it to the list of registered devices. Also: Love's opens a second location in Prescott, Arkansas; latest Highway Angel recognized for helping truckers after blow-overs.
September 22, 2023
KSK ELD mobile app
Electronic Logging Devices
Canadian ELD mandate: Intra-provincial enforcement, with two notable exceptions
Most provinces have adopted Canada's ELD mandate into their regulations for province-only truckers. Significantly, however, Alberta and Saskatchewan still have no plan to adopt.
September 15, 2023
Canada Truck
Electronic Logging Devices
Two more ELDs revoked by FMCSA
The agency on Thursday removed both Falcon ELD and KSK ELD from its list of Registered Devices. Operators using either device have until Nov. 13 to replace it with a compliant ELD, FMCSA said.
September 14, 2023
Falcon ELD
Regulations
FMCSA's safety rating system revamp -- Comment period opens
FMCSA is seeking public input on how it can better utilize its data in rating motor carriers, potentially revamping its rating system. Also: Unannounced hazmat inspection blitz results in 700 OOS violations; Canadian ELD mandate webinar planned; more.
August 29, 2023
truck on California highway
Regulations
Hours regs waived for wildfire relief haulers in western Canada | I-15, I-95 closures upcoming
Drivers hauling relief supplies into Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon and Northwest Territories are exempt from HOS regs through September. Also: I-15, I-95 lane closures upcoming; Love's launches annual Children's Miracle Network fundraising campaign.
August 24, 2023
British Columbia wildfire
Parking
Greyhound smashes three parked trucks: HOS, truck parking shortage to blame?
After a tragic crash on the off-ramp at a rest area in Illinois, the Truckload Carriers Association is demanding more truck parking and HOS flexibility on Capitol Hill.
July 31, 2023
Parking Ramp Morning
Regulations
'Nothing to hide, nothing to fear,' right? Get ready for Level 8, automated inspections
If automated inspections become a compulsory part of truckers' travels past scale houses and/or other mobile checkpoints nationwide, voluminous inspection/violation data collected could hold huge import for safety rating/scoring.
July 10, 2023
Inspectors watching trucks roll into a weigh station
Regulations
Another operator's HOS exemption request denied | Teamsters' deal with TForce
FMCSA denied the request because the agency said he didn't demonstrate how he would be safer than without the exemption. Also: Freightliner eCascadias recalled for powertrain issue; Teamsters reach agreement with TForce, while UPS strike looms.
July 17, 2023
truck on highway at sunset
Regulations
FMCSA denies operator's request for 5/5 split-sleeper exemption
Trucker Matthew Killmer requested the exemption for himself and other truckers. Also: Comment period opens on automatic emergency braking system mandate proposal; spot rates sit on bottom in traditional peak week; Relay Payments sponsoring NASCAR team.
July 6, 2023
trucks backed to dock
Regulations
Colorado fuel haulers get temporary hours waiver
The exemption is effective through July 15. Also: Federal funding awarded for two truck parking projects; ATA, Kenworth, Goodyear, Schneider leaders elected to ATHS hall of fame; HHG mover sentenced for stealing property.
July 5, 2023
tanker truck on highway
Hours of Service
Low fuel inventories prompt HOS waiver for fuel haulers | I-80 closures upcoming
An emergency declaration exempts drivers transporting fuels into or within South Dakota from HOS regs. Also: I-80 closures planned in California later this summer; trailer parts distributor acquired by holding company; latest Highway Angel.
June 13, 2023
tanker truck on mountain highway
Regulations
NHTSA extends trailer side underride guard comment period
The agency is seeking comments on unexpected costs and benefits, and more, of requiring side underride guards on trailers. Also: WOTAB meeting later this month; Nebraska fuel haulers get more HOS relief; parking facility planned for San Antonio.
June 9, 2023
Side underride guard crash test
Regulations
Canada waives hours regs for Nova Scotia wildfire relief haulers
Transport Canada is suspending HOS regs for Canadian haulers providing direct assistance to emergency relief efforts. Also: Operation Safe Driver Week is next month; CDLDU voices opposition to speed limiters; Arrow Truck Sales leaving Texas.
June 6, 2023
Nova Scotia wildfire
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House rep takes to the trucking social airwaves amid 'hectic' week in D.C.
Taking calls from operators, Rep. Mike Collins expressed measures of support for a block on FMCSA's pursuit of speed limiters as well as further hours of service flexibilities, yet tied many trucking issues to the litigious nature of society today.
May 26, 2023
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Hours of Service
FMCSA to Congress: Safety impacts of 2020 HOS changes inconclusive so far
While HOS violations are up, crashes and fatalities are mostly flat, FMCSA said -- drawing no conclusions due to COVID waivers and more. Also: Super Load tying up traffic in Arkansas; former owner-op on ATRI board; new leasing facility.
May 10, 2023
arkansas heavy haul
Hours of Service
HOS waiver in Nebraska | Prison time for smuggler busted with people in sleeper
HOS regs waived for Nebraska fuel haulers amid ongoing fuel shortages. Also; Trucker sentenced for obstructing justice in human smuggling case; ATRI research priorities for 2023 include detention impacts, more.
May 8, 2023
Fuel Tanker
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