FMCSA HOS News Updates

Government, Business, Logistics

FMCSA Continues Waivers for Expired CDLs, Medical Certifications

As part of its continued response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a waiver offering regulatory relief to commercial driver license and commercial learner permit holders.

December 21, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

OOIDA Granted Motion for Leave to Intervene in HOS Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has granted the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association’s motion for leave to intervene in the court case about the updated federal hours-of-service regulations.

November 12, 2020
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, Breaking News

FMCSA Publishes Final HOS Rule, Granting Flexibility to Drivers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published its long-awaited final rule on changes to hours-of-service regulations in a move intended to increase flexibility for truck drivers.

May 14, 2020
Government, Business, Logistics

FMCSA Extends HOS Emergency Declaration for Second Time

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has again extended its emergency declaration relaxing hours-of-service rules for motor carriers that are providing direct assistance in support of coronavirus-related relief efforts.

May 13, 2020
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

FMCSA Extends HOS Emergency Declaration Through May 15

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended and expanded its emergency declaration providing regulatory relief to truck drivers who are transporting emergency supplies during the coronavirus outbreak.

April 9, 2020
Government, Business

FMCSA Advances Final Rule on HOS to the White House

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has sent a final rule on changes to hours-of-service regulations to the White House.

March 3, 2020
Government, Business

Security-Sensitive Carrier PTS Worldwide Seeks Sleeper Berth Exemption

Security-sensitive motor carrier PTS Worldwide Inc. has asked the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for an exemption from the hours-of-service requirement to allow its drivers to split their 10 hours of sleeper berth time into periods of 4-6, 5-5 or 6-4 hours.

October 15, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

FMCSA’s Martinez Announces Driver Assistance Systems Project at MCE

SAN DIEGO — Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator Ray Martinez announced the launch of a project to promote advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) on Oct. 5. The initiative was unveiled at American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition.

October 5, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Advisory Committee Offers Tough Questions on HOS Proposed Rule

The Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee had lots of questions about the major changes proposed for the hours-of-service rule, but no angry words were spoken by its 25 members.

October 1, 2019
Government

ATA, CVSA Request Commenting Extension for FMCSA Hours-of-Service Proposal

Two groups have requested that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration extend the public comment period meant to garner feedback on proposed changes to hours-of-service regulations.

August 28, 2019