John Gallagher
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
FMCSA rejects work-rule exemption for livestock haulers
Federal regulators say livestock drivers have not shown they can maintain safety if given an hours-of-service exemption.
Federal regulators say livestock drivers have not shown they can maintain safety if given an hours-of-service exemption.
Owner-operators see a downside to keeping FMCSA’s emergency hours-of-service order in place.
Topic once again dominates floor at FMCSA listening session.
Groups representing livestock, bee and fish haulers in the nation have asked the Department of Transportation to extend their available driving time up to 15 hours a day, up from the current federally regulated 11 hours.