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9 Questions and Answers about the COVID-19 HOS Exemptions

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) expanded the hours of service (HOS) exemptions given to commercial drivers participating in emergency relief efforts on March 18. However, while FMCSA provided clear guidelines for exempt freight and cargo, truckers and fleets have many lingering questions. To provide a rapid response, FMCSA put together answers to the [...]

By |2021-11-09T12:36:07-05:00April 6th, 2020|Driver Training, Fleet Management, Transportation Regulatory Compliance|Comments Off on 9 Questions and Answers about the COVID-19 HOS Exemptions

Exemptions and Grace Periods Granted to Truckers

As more states issue stay-at-home orders, the exemptions continue for truck drivers. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued updated exemptions to include new items considered essential to aiding the emergency relief efforts underway. State officials are joining FMCSA as well to ensure truck drivers can continue making their vital deliveries across the nation. [...]

By |2021-11-09T12:36:07-05:00April 1st, 2020|Fleet Management, Fleet Safety, Transportation Regulatory Compliance|Comments Off on Exemptions and Grace Periods Granted to Truckers