U.S. Revises Hours of Service Rules for Truck Drivers

NLRB rule change could impact trucking industry

The U.S. Transportation Department on Thursday published new rules revising hours of service requirements for truck drivers that will expand short-haul driving and save the industry $2.8 billion over 10 years. The department’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) said the changes include lengthening the short-haul drivers’ maximum on-duty period from 12 to 14 hours… Continue reading U.S. Revises Hours of Service Rules for Truck Drivers