Articles tagged under: hours of service
Hours of Service Waiver Issued for Transporting Fertilizer
Published April 24, 2019
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has issued an executive order granting an hours of service waiver for drivers transporting anhydrous ammonia and other fertilizers. The order comes as farmers in the state are facing spring planting delays due to late…Chao Willing to Address Ag’s Concern With HOS, ELD
Published March 29, 2019
During Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao’s appearance before the Senate Transportation Committee, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven outlined concerns with the hours-of-service and electronic-logging-device rules and the impact on livestock producers. "This is what happens with a one-size-fits-all solution," said Chao.…HOS Exemption Request Filed with Transportation Department
Published February 7, 2019
A joint request has been made by American Farm Bureau, the Livestock Marketing Association, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and others for an exemption from the hours-of-service regs for livestock haulers. Animal welfare is a reason cited by the farm groups.…Minnesota Beef Update
Published October 24, 2018
Hear from the Minnesota Beef Council and the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association in the Minnesota Beef Update. This week, National Cattlemen's Beef Association Executive Director of Government Affairs Allison Rivera has an update on the Hours of Service issue. Listen…Livestock Organizations File Hours of Service Petition
Published October 16, 2018
Organizations representing livestock, bee and fish haulers across the U.S. submitted a petition to the Department of Transportation, requesting additional flexibility on Hours of Service requirements. The petition asks for a five-year extension for certain requirements and encourages DOT to…HOS and ELD Reforms Proposed
Published June 13, 2018
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven and Colorado Senator Michael Bennett have introduced legislation to deal with the new Hours of Service and Electronic Logging Device regulations. The proposal calls for the establishment of a working group at the Department of…HOS Rules Adjusted for Ag Commodities
Published June 1, 2018
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has finalized changes to the hours of service regulations for agriculture-related transportation. With the agriculture exemption, truck drivers are not subject to these rules within 150 miles. The hours of service issue is part…Legislation Introduced to Address ELD and HOS Regs
Published May 23, 2018
Several Senators have introduced legislation addressing challenges for livestock haulers with Hours of Service and Electronic Logging Devices regulations. The Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act would require 300-air miles per driver before the HOS and ELD requirements go into…Dayton Adjusts HOS Regs to Move Fertilizer
Published May 16, 2018
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton has issued an emergency order, waiving hours-of-service regulations for the movement of anhydrous ammonia and other fertilizer. This emergency order is in effect until the end of the month.