We all like the current HOS

Here's another way

FMCSA administrator encourages truckers to comment on HOS rulemaking

It tells you to:

• Go to Regulations.gov
• Fill in the “Search” field with the Docket ID (FMCSA-2018-0248) and either hit enter or click on “Search.”
• Click on the title of the docket you want to comment on. Once on that page and there will be a “Comment Now” button appearing. Click on the icon.
• Type in your comment
• Fill in your name (You can do it anonymously, but names are better)
• You don’t have to give your contact info (If you do, it will appear with your comments)
• Under category, select “Public Comment(s)”
• Hit continue
• Preview your comments
• Hit “I read and understand the statement above”
• Click “Submit comments”

Oh bye the way... I tried it. Site couldn't be reached. Maybe it was just me?

 

Third time was a charm... it worked!

No commemt...

 

I commented get rid of the 30 and let us split the ten and keep the off duty pc as they just laid out,beautiful!

 

You can view what has been submitted.

B. Viewing Comments and Documents
To view comments, as well as any documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to Regulations.gov. Insert the docket number, FMCSA-2018-0248, in the keyword box, and click “Search.” Next, click the “Open Docket Folder” button and choose the document to review.

 

Suggested change to the 14 hour rule.


E. OOIDA Petition for Rulemaking
On February 13, 2018, OOIDA petitioned FMCSA to amend the HOS rules to allow drivers to take a rest break once per 14-hour duty period for up to 3 consecutive hours if the driver is off-duty. OOIDA explained that the rest break would effectively stop the 14-hour clock. It would also extend to the 17th hour after coming on duty (instead of the current 14th hour) the latest time a driver could drive after coming on duty. However, drivers would still be limited to 11 hours of driving time and required to have at least 10 consecutive hours off duty before the start of the next work shift.

OOIDA's petition also included a request that the Agency eliminate the 30-minute rest break requirement. The organization explained that there are many operational situations where the 30-minute rest break requires drivers to stop when they do not feel tired.

 

The 30-Minute Break Rule

C. 30-Minute Break
Under 49 CFR 395.3(a)(3)(ii), except for drivers who qualify for either of the short-haul exceptions in § 395.1(e)(1) or (2), driving is not permitted if more than 8 hours have passed since the end of the driver's last off-duty or sleeper-berth period of at least 30 minutes. (The 30-minute break rule does not apply to drivers who operate CMVs within a 100 air-mile radius of their normal work-reporting location and return to that location within 12 hours, as authorized by § 395.1(e)(1), or to drivers who do not need a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), operate within a 150 air-mile radius of their work reporting location, and meet certain other requirements, as authorized by § 395.1(e)(2)).

 

Split Sleeper Birth Time Rule

D. Split Sleeper Berth Time
There are special HOS rules for CMV drivers who operate vehicles equipped with a sleeper-berth. In essence, these rules allow a sleeper-berth user to divide the minimum 10 hours off-duty into an equivalent two separate periods. Drivers who use sleeper berths, as defined in § 393.76, must take at least 8 consecutive hours of the 10-hour off-duty period in the sleeper berth as required by § 395.1(g)(1)(ii)(A)(1). In addition to the 8- through 10-hour sleeper-berth period, in order to acquire additional driving time the driver using the sleeper berth exception must, either earlier or later in the duty period, have a separate period of at least 2 hours off-duty, which may be in the sleeper berth if desired. It does not matter which rest period is taken first. After the second required rest period is completed, the driver will have a new point on the clock from which to calculate hours available.

 

These proposed rules changes seem like they benefit shippers and receivers. Probably eliminate them from ever having to pay detention.

 

Maybe I'm lucky -- maybe stupid?

When I look at most of the comments/suggestions made by drivers on the official Government site, I cringe. I can sense the total frustration by some and the total ignorance by many. But that is the way it goes whenever public comments are asked for.

What really drives me nuts is the senseless approach that many take in addressing something important as government rules and regulations. I would compare many comments to 'just throwing mud'... they are truly baseless and idiotic. Then there are the few that are surprisingly good -- intelligent and thoughtful.

As I have stated before, I can deal with the way things are, but I would like to see the 14 hour time rule extended. I JUST RUN OUT OF TIME lots of days and many days I rush like a maniac to finish without violating. Now there's a danger unto itself.

But I honestly feel like I'm lucky in the sense that I can usually deal with the current rules and make a good buck when things go half-right.

I can see where you OTR guys can run into serious trouble with regard to delays in getting loaded and unloaded. That is where I think some real help is needed. I don't pretend to know what the answer is, but I think most of the problem comes from lousy scheduling and unreasonable expectations placed on good drivers. There is a culture of ignorance and corruption among schedulers, shippers, brokers, and recievers that has to be fixed. It will take an overhaul of this industry to fix it. Meanwhile.... good drivers will be left trying to juggle a mess that is usually a result of someone else's ignorance and greed.

 

Looking at the graph. It says 53% of poll takers, do not like the current H.O.S