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Hours of service

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Devorah

Correction: the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published incorrect information regarding the docket number on the reopening of the comment period for the proposed changes to the hours of service. Here’s the correct docket number to reference if you want … Continue reading →

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EOBRs

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Devorah

On 2/1/11, FMCSA  proposed that electronic on-board recorders be required for commercial motor vehicle operators who must keep records of duty status. FMCSA is required to ensure that electronic devices are not used to harass CMV drivers, although they can be used … Continue reading →

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Comment period extended

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Devorah

On February 17, 2011, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance requested that Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration extend the comment period for the Electronic On-Board Recorder (EOBR) and Hours of Service Supporting Documents Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which published on February … Continue reading →

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Hours of service

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Devorah

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended the public comment period regarding the proposed changes in the hours of service regulations to March 4, 2o11. There’s also a public listening session scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011. You … Continue reading →

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Hours of service recordkeeping proposed rule

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Devorah

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposed a regulation Monday, Jan. 31, 2011, that would require interstate truck and bus companies to install electronic onboard recorders in vehicles to monitor drivers’ hours of service. For details and instructions on how to … Continue reading →

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Hours of service

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Devorah

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has scheduled a Listening Session to hear comments on the proposed changes to the hours of service regulations. The date is February 17, 2011. You can participate in person or online. For details, check … Continue reading →

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Proposed hours of service

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Devorah

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released details of the proposed changes to the hours of service regulations. Check it out here: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-32251.htm

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Hours of service

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Devorah

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a regulatory proposal that would revise hours-of-service (HOS) requirements for commercial truck drivers. This new HOS proposal would retain the “34-hour restart” provision allowing drivers to restart the … Continue reading →

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Regulatory update

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Devorah

There have been a couple of developments of note in the regulatory arena. Today, the federal rule regarding texting while operating a commercial motor vehicle is final and effective. This affects several Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. See http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-23861.htm for the details. … Continue reading →

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Hours of service

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Devorah

Happy July! A revised rule regarding hours of service is due at the end of this month. Stay tuned.

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