Hours of Service
In-depth analysis of FMCSA hours of service regulations including the 11/14-hour rules, split sleeper berth provisions, short-haul exemptions, personal conveyance, adverse driving conditions, and ELD compliance under 49 CFR Part 395.
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FMCSA issues exemption to carriers hauling baby formula
In a notice posted May 23, 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) declared a national emergency related to the closure of a key manufacturing facility for baby formula and the resulting nationwide formula shortage. According to the notice, "th[e] Emergency Declaration addresses nationwide emergency conditions creating a need for immediate transportation of baby formula, ingredients for the production of baby formula including but not limited to whey, casein, corn syrup and
Brandon Wiseman
What is the split sleeper berth rule?
One of the more confusing aspects of the federal hours-of-service rules, at least for some drivers, is the so-called “split sleeper berth” rule. Used correctly, this rule offers some decent flexibility to drivers whose trucks are equipped with a sleeper berth, particularly when it comes to times they are detained at shipper or receiver facilities. But the rule isn’t all that intuitive, unfortunately, so in this article, we will break down the split sleeper rule. But generally speaking...The spli
Brandon Wiseman
FMCSA warns carriers about 3G network sunset
The FMCSA is warning carriers about the impending 3G network shutdown and the potential impact on ELDs.
Brandon Wiseman
Trucksafe joins Truckers News to discuss personal conveyance
Trucksafe's Brandon Wiseman joined the Truckers News podcast to discuss personal conveyance.
5 critical questions to ask about your ELD
Whether you're in the process of sourcing an ELD solution or are already locked into a contract, here are 5 critical questions to ask.
5 common ELD pitfalls and how to avoid them
Carriers and drivers continue to run into ELD-related issues during roadside inspections. Here are 5 common ELD pitfalls & how to avoid them
Brandon Wiseman
Spotlight on DOT Agricultural Exemptions
The federal safety regulations contain several agriculture-related exemptions. We explore each of them in this article.
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What you should know about personal conveyance
Personal conveyance is one of the more amorphous concepts in commercial trucking. Here's what you should know about the topic.
Brandon Wiseman
DOT short-haul exemption explained
Commercial drivers who qualify for the short-haul exemption are relieved of some, but not all, regulatory requirements.
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