WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a proposed rule called: Hours of Service of Drivers; Pilot Program To Allow Commercial Drivers To Split Sleeper Berth Time.
The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on Sept. 17 by Jesse Elison, Chief Counsel.
Summary: FMCSA proposes a pilot program allowing temporary regulatory relief from the Agency's regulation requiring one rest period of at least 7 consecutive hours in the sleeper berth for drivers who elect to split their time in the sleeper berth. Participation in the pilot program would be limited to approximately 256 drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) who possess a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) and regularly utilize the...