In April, the Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced the first substantial change to the hours-of-service rules since 1939. The new rule raises the maximum number of driving hours from 10 to 11 but also raises the off-duty time from 8 to 10 hours...
For intrastate commerce, the respective state's regulations apply. The HOS's main purpose is to prevent accidents caused by driver fatigue. This is accomplished by limiting the number of driving hours per day, and the number of driving and working hours per week. ...
According to the 14-hour rule, a property-carrying driver may not drive beyond the 14th consecutive hour after coming on duty. The driver can’t resume driving unless he/she has taken 10 consecutive hours off-duty. The limit is 15 cumulative hours for passenger-carrying vehicles. 2. The 11...
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Even though commercial vehicle drivers have to obey federal regulations and obtain special licenses, these drivers are still capable of causing accidents on the road. Just like any driver, a negligent commercial vehicle operator who causes an accident may be liable for the damages that victims suffe...
hours of being on-duty, driving or not, the driver must go off duty. A driver cannot be on duty more than 70 hours in the current eight-day period if they work with a company that has vehicles operating every day. If the company does not operate vehicles every day, the driver may ...
The first probationary period will be 120 hours of on-duty time (at least 80 of which must be driving) in length, during which the motor carrier must evaluate the apprentice on the following: Interstate, city traffic, rural 2-lane, and evening driving; ...
Expiration on each unexpired commercial license Driver must note if any license was suspended, revoked, or forfeited within the past 3 years Driving experience and type of equipment 3-year driving history of violations and suspensions Hours worked last eight days before hire ...
There are two things that are hands-off; drug testing and Hazmat regulations. If you are driving from Florida to Washington, you DO NOT have to follow different rules in different states, because the federal rules outrank the state rules. But you must be sure each driver is qualified in th...
Medical Examiner’s Role:The final determination of a driver’s medical qualification rests with the FMCSA-certified medical examiner, who will assess the impact of medications on safe driving. Adhering to these guidelines ensures compliance with FMCSA regulations and promotes safety on the road. ...