The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposed new reforms that could impact truck-driver safety. (Photo: welcomia/Shutterstock)
In August of 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposed the Split Duty Period Pilot Program, which would allow temporary regulatory relief from the agency's hours-of-service requirement for commercial drivers who are carrying cargo. Simply put, the new program modifies the current rule that requires drivers to complete their work within a 14-hour time frame. For participating truck drivers, this would give them the option to put off their 14-hour driving window with an off-duty period lasting between 30 minutes and three hours. Selected drivers will drive an instrumented vehicle with a smartphone that collects data.
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