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In August 2019, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposing changes to the hours of service (HOS) requirements for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. The NPRM follows an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking issued by the FMCSA in 2018, and addresses short-haul operations, the adverse driving conditions exception, the 30-minute break requirement, use of sleeper berths, and a split-duty provision. FMCSA proposes changes to these areas, among others, “to provide greater flexibility for drivers subject to the HOS rules without adversely affecting safety.” Additionally, FMCSA will hold a public listening session in September at the Department of Transportation Media Center in Washington, D.C. to allow interested parties the opportunity to share their views on its proposals directly to the agency.

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A summary of the proposed changes to the HOS rules follows:

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Comments on the proposed changes must be submitted to FMCSA on or before October 7, 2019. Thompson Hine is available to assist companies and organizations in the preparation and submission of comments.

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FMCSA Proposes Changes to Hours of Service Rules for Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers

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