5/5 Split Sleeper discussion...

Read on Land Line just now FMCSA extended an exemption for one company to continue to run a 5/5 split sleeper for teams. They denied a solo driver request some time earlier because he couldn't provide a plan that convinced them he would get "restorative" rest.

My gut reaction is okay restorative rest is important. Equally important is that the negative effects of insufficient sleep is cumulative in my experience.

So, what I think is fair is... coming off a 34 you should be able to do a 5/5 (or better but all the way up to the whole 10) the first 24 hours, then 6/4 the next day, etc.. until leveling out at 8/2.

Maybe put in a provision that after 3 consecutive days of 8/2 or better you regain up to 7/3, 4 consecutive 6/4, etc

Anyways, that is what feels fair to me and I'm interested to see other reactions

 

It's probably bad manners to post on my own thing but after thinking about it I think an easier system would be 3 consecutive days of complete 10 hour breaks and your 14 hour clock resets and is ready to use after the 5 hour mark.

So basically if you're well rested than one day of driving on a half nights sleep is safe. Can only do it once in any 4 day period.

 

What's more likely: the FMCSA gets rid of them altogether or they adjust the current rules?

I don't see them getting rid of the rules altogether so it makes me sense to me to advocate for changes that benefit me especially when select companies get exemptions that benefit them.