New Hours Restrictions For Truck Drivers To Take Effect In July Of 2013

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Richard Hackman

The U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released new rules for CDL drivers that limit the number of hours per week drivers are permitted to work. The new rules are designed to combat driver fatigue and go into effect in July of 2013.

Under the new rules, truck drivers are prohibited from working more than 70 hours in a week. Currently, the restriction is set at 82 hours per week. When a driver reaches the 70 hour maximum, the driver must take at least two nights of rest from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. Drivers must also take a 30 minute break after working 8 hours and are restricted to no more than 11 hours of daily driving.

 

Employers should begin to put mechanisms in place in 2012 in preparation for compliance with the new rules. The new rules provide for fines against companies of up to $11,000 per violation. In addition, drivers are subject to penalties of up to $2,750 per offense.

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