The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is considering allowing drivers one off-duty break of at least 30 minutes — but not more than three hours — that would pause a truck driver’s 14-hour driving window.
The FMCSA announced Friday it would consider the change, which includes a stipulation that the driver takes 10 consecutive hours off duty at the end of the work shift, through a three-year pilot program. Details of the proposal can be viewed here.
“Truckers are American heroes — they keep our supply chain moving, they carry essential goods we need to maintain our daily lives,” said U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao in announcing the program.
“The department is seeking public comments on providing additional flexibility for truckers as they work to serve our country during this public health crisis. FMCSA wants to hear directly from drivers about the possibility and safety of an hours-of-service pause pilot program.”
FMCSA said participation in the pilot program would be limited to a certain number of commercial driver’s license holders who meet certain criteria. The program “would gather statistically reliable evidence to analyze the safety and feasibility of such a modification to the hours-of-service rules.”
The potential new changes would be in addition to four new hours-of-service changes scheduled to take effect September 29.
This article will be updated.
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