The FMCSA today issued a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding revisions to its hours of service regulations ("HOS") for drivers of commercial motor vehicles. Transportation Secretary LaHood noted that concern over commercial vehicle safety necessitates changes to HOS to ensure that "drivers are rested, alert and focused on safety while on the job."
The proposal, available here, maintains the current 34-hour "restart" but requires the restart to include two consecutive off-duty periods from midnight to 6 a.m. The proposal also limits a driver's ability to use the restart to once in a seven-day period. Finally, the proposal requires drivers to complete all driving within a 14-hour workday, with all on-duty activities being completed in 13 hours to allow for a one hour break. Civil penalties for violating the proposed rule include (1) up to $2,750 per offense to drivers, and (2) up to $11,000 per offense to motor carriers permitting drivers to violate the rule.
The FMCSA seeks comment on whether drivers should be limited to 10 or 11 hours of daily driving time. The proposed rule will be published in the Federal Register on December 29, 2010 with a 60-day notice period thereafter.
The proposal, available here, maintains the current 34-hour "restart" but requires the restart to include two consecutive off-duty periods from midnight to 6 a.m. The proposal also limits a driver's ability to use the restart to once in a seven-day period. Finally, the proposal requires drivers to complete all driving within a 14-hour workday, with all on-duty activities being completed in 13 hours to allow for a one hour break. Civil penalties for violating the proposed rule include (1) up to $2,750 per offense to drivers, and (2) up to $11,000 per offense to motor carriers permitting drivers to violate the rule.
The FMCSA seeks comment on whether drivers should be limited to 10 or 11 hours of daily driving time. The proposed rule will be published in the Federal Register on December 29, 2010 with a 60-day notice period thereafter.
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