Hours of Service Rule Changed!

In the midst of the negativity surrounding the West Coast congestion, some good news can be reported on the trucking industry. As the AgTC reports, the portion of the 34 hour restart rule that requires truckers to take two rest periods between 1am and 5am is being repealed. Doing this will allow truckers to travel unhindered when the roads are the least busy, and will also allow them to reset their weekly hours before 7 full days have passed.

This change could become effective as soon as this weekend, but will only remain in effect until September 30, 2015, unless Congress acts to make it permanent. For now, it is a step in the right direction.