A new rule by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) revises hours-of-service requirements for commercial truck drivers.
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Download NowThe rule reduces by 12 hours the maximum number of hours a truck driver can work within a week. Under the old rule, drivers could work on average up to 82 hours within a 7-day period. That has been reduced to 70 hours.
Also, truckers cannot drive after working 8 hours without first taking a break of at least 30 minutes. They can take that break whenever they need rest during the 8-hour period. Drivers who maximize their weekly work hours are now required to take at least two nights’ rest from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.
The final rule retains the current 11-hour daily driving limit. FMCSA says it will continue to conduct data analysis and research to further examine any risks associated with the 11-hour limit.
“Trucking is a difficult job, and a big rig can be deadly when a driver is tired and overworked,” said Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “This final rule will help prevent fatigue-related truck crashes and save lives. Truck drivers deserve a work environment that allows them to perform their jobs safely.”
The full rule is at http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/HOSFinalRule.
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