It's slated to be a big relief for America's 1.8 million truck drivers — and save businesses nationwide some $274 million.
have shared with Business Insider that the electronic logging device mandate and the hours-of-service rules have damaged their ability to make a living and made their jobs more unsafe.The changes will save some $274 million for businesses across America.One of the most-despised trucking laws is getting an overhaul.
The HOS laws were easy to flout, but, starting in December 2018, they were more rigorously enforced by electronic-logging devices , which became required in every truck driver's cabin. These devices ensure truckers don't drive for more than 11 hours a day, work 14 hours a day total, and take regular breaks.that requiring ELDs to enforce HOS could prevent up to 1,714 crashes, 522 injuries, and 24 deaths each year.
"We listened directly to the concerns of drivers for rules that are safer and have more flexibility—and we have acted," FMCSA administrator Raymond Martinez said in a statement."We encourage everyone to review and comment on this proposal."Five measures are part of the proposed rulemaking to change the HOS law, per the FMCSA press release:
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