FMCSA lifts HOS rules for Sandy relief and cleanup

The FMCSA has declared an emergency in states hit by Hurricane Sandy, lifting hours of service rules for truckers and trucking operations involved in relief efforts.

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ATA asks truckstops to help against HOS proposal

"The American Trucking Assns. (ATA) is asking truckstops to make information packets about the proposed new Hours of Service (HOS) rules available to drivers who visit their locations. The packets include a letter truck drivers can sign and fax to the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA) protesting the proposed changes to the federal driver work and rest rules. Drivers would have to submit such comments to FMCSA by Feb. 28."

--Fleetowner