FMCSA Announces Hours of Service Final Rule Changes
The FMCSA announces HOS Final Rule changes “to provide greater flexibility for drivers subject to those rules without adversely affecting safety”.
The FMCSA announces HOS Final Rule changes “to provide greater flexibility for drivers subject to those rules without adversely affecting safety”.
FMCSA has created a link on their website with FAQs that are specific to the COVID 19 Emergency Declaration.
The new guidance on compliance with the DOT and drug and alcohol testing programs will apply while the U.S. is under the National Emergency Declaration.
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) announced temporary options for trucking companies that operate in Ontario only, including HOS.
Transport Canada has approved an essential Hours of Service (HOS) ‘Freight Transportation Exemption’ until April 30, 2020, at minimum.
Due to the spread of COVID-19, FMCSA extends the validity of expiring commercial driver’s licenses and permits until June 2020.
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