Articles tagged under: hours of service
Final HOS Rule Released
Published May 18, 2020
The Department of Transportation has released a final Hours-of-Service rule. The revised rule includes increased safety and flexibility for break rules, along with sleeper-berth and adverse driving conditions exceptions. Additionally, the maximum on-duty period for commercial drivers was lengthened from…Burgum Waives HOS Rules for 30 Days
Published January 20, 2020
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is waiving the hours-of-service requirements for commercial vehicles hauling livestock and hay supplies. The ongoing hay shortage has forced North Dakota ranchers to purchase supplemental hay supplies from other states or move livestock to areas…Livestock Industry Continues to Push for ELD Implementation Delay
Published November 19, 2019
Although the Dakotas and Minnesota have a hefty number of cattle, but a lot of those animals are fed in the Central and Southern Plains. "When electronic logging devices were implemented for livestock haulers, problems started to arise," says Jara…HOS Requirements Waived in ND for Hay and Livestock Hauling
Published November 7, 2019
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has signed an executive order waiving hours-of-service requirements for commercial vehicles hauling hay and livestock. An October blizzard, record fall rains and cold temperatures have resulted in a shortage of feed supplies to sustain livestock…Hours of Service Legislation Introduced
Published October 31, 2019
Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in Congress to provide flexibility and relief from Hours of Services rules for agricultural haulers. The Responsible and Efficient Agriculture Destination Act adds the same 150-air-mile radius to the back end of a hauler’s destination,…Walz Issues Emergency Executive Order
Published October 31, 2019
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has issued an emergency executive order to support farmers in the western part of the state. With this effort, the restrictions are lifted on drivers and carriers hauling propane and liquid fuels. The assistance is designed…HOS Regs Up For Public Comment
Published July 23, 2019
The Transportation Department is seeking public comment on the hours-of-service regulations for agriculture. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said the agriculture industry is vital to our nation and additional flexibility is being considered for farmers and commercial drivers. North Dakota Senator…Walz Adjusts Hours-of-Service Regs When Hauling Fertilizer
Published May 13, 2019
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed an executive order giving a temporary exemption from the hours-of-service rules for commercial drivers hauling anhydrous ammonia or other fertilizers to state farmers. Supply shortages and the delayed planting season are cited as the…HOS and ELD Bill Introduced
Published May 8, 2019
Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson has joined with Indiana Republican Greg Pence to introduce legislation to address the transportation of livestock and other perishable ag products. The bill directs the Transportation Department to examine the hours-of-service and electronic logging device rules…