Trucker Discussion on the Updated HOS Rules

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{"text":"\nThe FMCSA has changed some of the rules within the Hours of Service (HOS) regulations which took effect last September 29, 2020.\n\nThe FMCSA has also set Nov. 2 as the deadline for public input on the Split Duty Period Pilot Program.\n\nCheck out what some truckers think about the update:\n\n“I agree the split sleeper flexibility is great and will help with some of those tight appointments, but the biggest for me is being able to take the 30 minute break on duty. Being a mostly local flatbed with enough long hauls every month to put me on an elog being able to take that while loading or unloading is huge.” - Reddit User\n\n“I guess if this is a small step in the right direction its good.. but IMO... just drop the 14 hr rule” - Facebook User\n\n“Under the guise of increased flexibility, the changes will further exacerbate the already well-known threat of fatigue among commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers by significantly weakening current HOS rules.” - A joint statement by Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (AHAS), the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Parents Against Tired Truckers (PATT) and Citizens for Reliable and Safe Highways (CRASH)\n\n“I think it’s a great idea. Because drivers are allowed more flexibility, for planning their work day. The danger of implementing this HOS amendment rule? It may lead to less HOS violations, especially on the drive line. So it’s simple to infer, less fines equals less DOT financial income. My question is, will this proposed HOS rule actually be implemented? My skepticism is overflowing my cup, metaphorically writing.” - A comment on the FMCSA page\n\n“I use this other ELD brand. I noticed it is not recognizing the new HOS. So I called customer support. They told me I’m using the latest updates and they do not have any pending updates at this time. What a joke.” - TP Forum User\n\n\nWaivers due to Hurricane Delta\n\nLast October 7, the FMCSA temporarily lifted the HOS restrictions in five states due to Hurricane Delta which is moving quickly towards the gulf coast. The five states covered by the current order include Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas, which were threatened by heavy rains, strong winds, storm surge, high surf and flooding.\n\n\nWhat do you think about the changes? Share your thoughts in the comments below.\n\n","videos":"[]","link":"{}","pics":"[{\"description\":\"\",\"height\":312.0,\"name\":\"\",\"url\":\"\",\"width\":600.0}]","canComment":true,"externalShare":false}

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{"replyTo":"","text":"They are good but my elogs does not recognize the 3 hr sleeper until the 7 hr is done first, I thought the 3 hr break could come first","replyToPid":0}

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{"replyTo":"","text":"I like being able to do 30 minute break while on duty not driving.  that being said, the 30 minute break should be entirely scrapped along with the 14 hour rule. it'll help eliminate some of truck parking shortage issues","replyToPid":0}

960907

{"replyTo":"","text":"I just wish they would drop the 14-hour rule. I think that's why there is more mistakes being made because we don't have a long enough time to actually get a shower or take a nap or like some of us take the time out to eat right and not so much on the go. plus some of us only need 6 to 7 hours of sleep and we're rested. and there's a lot of us that always take a break more than 30 minutes a day anyway if we get the chance to . but with this 14-hour hinders all of us","replyToPid":0}

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686091 发表于 2020-10-12 13:53:42 They are good but my elogs does not recognize the 3 hr sleeper until the 7 hr is done first, I thought the 3 hr break could come first

","text":"I think In this case the 7 has to come first, then the 3. I’m not 100% but I think that’s the rule. Just like the 8/2 was. So many rules, coming from people that never held a big steering wheel controlling 80k lbs. ","replyToPid":402281}

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{"replyTo":"","text":"This benefits owner operators and fleet owners by giving them greater flexibility. The seventy hour clock should have increased to allow employees the opportunity to make more money to justify the additional fatigue this is likely to cause. ","replyToPid":0}

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{"replyTo":"","text":"I say just get rid of the 14 hour rule. The 34 hour restart is another rule that is not needed as well. Every day there are people that go to work at refineries and construction sites and put in a 12 hour shift not including the time that it to get to work and the time to get back home. Some people even pull double shifts, I think that they're just too many regulation that are hindering the transportation industry.","replyToPid":0}

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{"replyTo":"","text":"This is a great way for trucking companies to pressure drivers into working longer even if they haven’t rested, just cause a log says they rested doesn’t prove anything.  If you want to make more money, get a pay raise, not work more.  If you’re unable to do your job in the long 14 hours, then you need to turn your CDL in.  15 years of driving and I’m off for about 14 hours everyday and has not affected my pay whatsoever, I still make about $75k/year as a company driver.  You’re supposed to be a professional, not some weak crap that can’t do their job in 14 hours.","replyToPid":0}

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{"replyTo":"","text":"Just scratch the 14 hour rule and everything will fix it self from there.Truck parking , fatigue, and driving  past the clock will all improve.All those issues will  go away drivers will be brought back into being able to manage their time.That being said I find the new split berth to be good .As far as the 30 min break Its a break and I already take 30 min a day and I am OTR.I find it easy to take sometime for yourself and it helps manage the daily stress ","replyToPid":0}

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{"replyTo":"","text":"glad to see the first step on a good direction ,, but the 14 hr day is a huge hiderence,like when last week I spent 5.5 here's waiting to get loaded  just chipped away at my drive time  extended delivery to  another day ,turning a 2day delivery to 3 days","replyToPid":0}

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{"replyTo":"","text":"I run paper so none of this applies to me. Eld are earnings killer.","replyToPid":0}

722255

{"replyTo":"","text":"Good 👍","replyToPid":0}

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{"replyTo":"","text":"👍","replyToPid":0}

783084

{"replyTo":"","text":"Great","replyToPid":0}

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{"replyTo":"","text":"It good. ","replyToPid":0}

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{"replyTo":"","text":"With more flexibility, comes a greater ability to rest comfortably, as well as more inteligent planning! I would not reduce the total rest time, but flexibility is crucial.","replyToPid":0}

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686091 发表于 2020-10-12 13:53:42 They are good but my elogs does not recognize the 3 hr sleeper until the 7 hr is done first, I thought the 3 hr break could come first

","text":"yup same here !!","replyToPid":402281}