Why is it good to be prepared for bad weather? Because without good preparation, there can be traffic accidents, flat tires, slipping and that would reduce income.Most accidents...
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.
Expands the short-haul exception to 150 air-miles and allows a 14-hour work shift to take place as part of the exception.
Expands the driving window during adverse driving conditions by up to an additional 2 hours.
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.
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.
October 26, 2021
Why is it good to be prepared for bad weather? Because without good preparation, there can be traffic accidents, flat tires, slipping and that would reduce income.Most accidents...
August 9, 2021
Truck stops are great shelters for truck drivers who spend long hours on the road. There you can refuel, rest, and park the truck in a safe place.However, not all truck stops are...
July 19, 2021
Every trucking company is looking for drivers who can do a lot of work safely and reliably. The more miles you drive, the more you will be paid. That’s a goal for every driver.Let’s...
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