🚛Provisional Renewal of Hours of Service Exemption Regulations
Hours of Service of Drivers: R.J. Corman Railroad Services, Cranemasters, Inc., and National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association, Inc.
Summary
FMCSA announces its decision to provisionally renew for six months the exemption requested by R.J. Corman Railroad Services (R.J. Corman), Cranemasters, Inc. (Cranemasters), and the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association Inc. (NRC) from the prohibition against driving a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle (CMV) beyond the 14th hour after coming on duty and driving after accumulating 60 hours of on-duty time in 7 consecutive days, or 70 hours of on-duty time in 8 consecutive days. The exemption renewal is applicable to employees of R.J. Corman and Cranemasters operating CMVs in response to unplanned events that occur outside of or extend beyond the subject employees' normal work hours. FMCSA requests public comment on the application for exemption renewal.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Business Impact
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The notice about the provisional renewal of exemptions for hours of service regulations affects R.J. Corman and Cranemasters. It allows extended driving times under specific conditions, impacting operational efficiencies and compliance requirements for businesses in transportation. Its allowance for extra hours can optimize service during emergencies, aligning with industry safety standards.