Some OS/OW loads now exempt from the 30-minute rule

not4hire · Jun 18, 2015

Yea... an intelligent decision. Between this and scrapping the disastrous reset rules, the FMCSA is getting downright reasonable. Almost.

Note that it doesn't apply to all OS/OW loads, however.

Terms of the Exemption
1. Drivers of specialized loads moving in interstate commerce that exceed normal weight and dimensional limits—oversize/overweight (OS/OW) loads—and require a permit issued by a government authority, are exempt from the requirement for a 30-minute rest break in § 395.3(a)(3)(ii). Drivers of loads not moving in interstate commerce are not eligible for this exemption.

2. Drivers must have a copy of this exemption document in their possession while operating under the terms of the exemption. The exemption document must be presented to law enforcement officials upon request.

3. All motor carriers operating under this exemption must have a ‘‘Satisfactory’’ safety rating with FMCSA, or be ‘‘unrated.’’ Motor carriers with ‘‘Conditional’’ or ‘‘Unsatisfactory’’ FMCSA safety ratings are prohibited from using this exemption.

4. All motor carriers operating under this exemption must have Safety Measurement System (SMS) scores below FMCSA’s intervention thresholds, as displayed at http://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/sms/.

Period of the Exemption
This exemption from the requirements of 49 CFR 395.3(a)(3)(ii) is granted for the period from 12:01 a.m., June 18, 2015 through 11:59 p.m., June 18, 2017.

Extent of the Exemption
This exemption is limited to the provisions of 49 CFR 395.3(a)(3)(ii). These drivers must comply with all other applicable provisions of the FMCSRs.

PDF: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2015-06-18/pdf/2015-15018.pdf

http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/notices/2015-15018
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catalinaflyer · Jun 18, 2015

FINALLY!

Ten characters

wesland24 · Jun 19, 2015

Yay!!

Heavy Hammer · Jun 19, 2015

I'd like to take the opportunity to once again thank all of you who commented to help get this exemption proposal passed!
Outstanding!!!

Superhauler · Jun 19, 2015

but if your carrier has an alert in sms (safety measure system) you still are not exempt from the 30 min.

catalinaflyer · Jun 20, 2015

Well we qualify under every chapter of the exemption however our company uses PeopleNet and apparently they had no clue this was coming so till PN reprograms we have no means of taking the exemption. I still did yesterday and will again on Monday.

Oscar the KW · Jun 21, 2015

Heavy Hammer said: ↑

I'd like to take the opportunity to once again thank all of you who commented to help get this exemption proposal passed!
Outstanding!!!
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Thanks again for bringing it to our attention, I know myself I would have never known about it had you not started that thread.

xsetra · Jun 22, 2015

You need to carry a printed copy of the exemption in the truck to qualify and it must be an interstate move.
Bees are exempt also.
These exemptions are good for two years.

mc8541ss · Jun 30, 2015

Thanks, didn't even know they were working on one

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