• September 28, 2020

    New hours of service final rule. What is changing?

    The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) revised the Hours of Service (HOS) regulations to provide greater flexibility for drivers. Motor carriers are required to comply with the new HOS regulations starting September 29, 2020.

    1. Short-haul Exception

    Expands the short-haul exception to 150 air-miles and allows a 14-hour work shift to take place as part of the exception.

    2. Adverse Driving Conditions Exception

    Expands the driving window during adverse driving conditions by up to an additional 2 hours.

    3. 30-Minute Break Requirement

    Requires a 30-minute break after 8 hours of driving time (instead of on-duty time) and allows an on-duty/not driving period to qualify as the required break.

    4. Sleeper Berth Provision

    Modifies the sleeper berth exception to allow a driver to meet the 10-hour minimum off-duty requirement by spending at least 7, rather than at least 8 hours of that period in the berth and a minimum off-duty period of at least 2 hours spent inside or outside the berth, provided the two periods total at least 10 hours, and that neither qualify period counts against the 14-hour driving window.

    July 24, 2026
    5 Maintenance Tips for Your Semi-Truck This Summer

    Summer is one of the busiest and most stressful times of the year for truck drivers in the United States. With scorching temperatures, heavy traffic, and long hauls,  your semi-truck takes a serious beating between June and September.  The good news? A little preventive maintenance can help you during your summer trips.  Here are five […]

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    April 15, 2026
    How to eat healthy on the road

    Improving your diet is a challenge in itself, but adjusting your eating habits while spending weeks on the road is a whole other story. With little time to plan your meals and even less space to prepare your own food, truckers are left with only a limited number of choices. Luckily, we have a couple […]

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    March 6, 2026
    Driving change: Meet the women thriving in a male-dominated industry

    They are truck drivers, dispatchers, accountants, maintenance officers, and yard managers. They are strong, determined, and relentless. They are a vital part of the AAA Freight family, and without them, our company simply wouldn’t be the same. We’re talking about the women in trucking. The women who rise above stereotypes, prove their skill day after […]

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