The NTSB found that an exemption allowing drivers potentially to use “unlimited” work hours was partially to blame for a 2021 truck crash that killed four people.
Michigan truck owner has not provided enough safety evidence in his hours-of-service request to federal regulators.
Federal regulators are considering changes to a 30-year rule that would affect the type of relief that drivers and carriers receive during highway emergencies.
Truck driver Leland Schmitt’s bid to be exempt from federal work rules was denied by regulators.
Federal regulators have not renewed a work rule exemption for truck drivers responding to the pandemic, a move supported by ATA and truck safety advocates.
Federal regulators are considering loosening driver work-rule restrictions for propane haulers during periods of peak consumer demand.
Truck safety regulators have renewed until Oct. 15 a national exemption from hours-of-service rules for drivers supporting pandemic relief efforts.
A Michigan trucking company owner is seeking major relief from driver work-rule restrictions to help his customers avoid costly shutdowns.
The exemption covers commercial vehicles aiding in the cleanup from Kentucky’s killer tornadoes over the weekend.
Federal regulators are keeping in place a work-hour exemption giving truck drivers more time to haul pandemic-related freight.
Governors have the ability to waive federal law for 30 days and four recently have taken action and cited the lack of truck drivers.
Fireworks lobbying group warns Fourth of July celebrations at risk without waiver extensions from FMCSA.
Ongoing risks attributed to COVID-19 trigger a three-month extension to hours-of-service exemptions.
Safety requirements established for potential shipping hazards.
Drivers conducting relief efforts are exempt from certain HOS regs.
