ASA comments on FMCSA advanced proposed rulemaking for truck-driver hours of service
The American Supply Association recently submitted comments in response to the advanced notice of proposed rulemaking and call for comment (Docket No. FMCSA-2018-0248) published by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) related to truck driver hours of service (HOS). FMCSA was seeking public input in four specific areas: the short-haul HOS limit; the HOS exception for adverse driving conditions; the 30- minute rest-break provision; and the sleeper berth rule to allow drivers to split their required time in the sleeper berth.
“ASA members rely on over-the-road delivery systems in the day-to-day conduct of their enterprise,” ASA Vice President of Advocacy Jim Kendzel said. “The ability of our members to both obtain products from suppliers in a timely fashion and meet the product needs of customers on a “just-in-time” basis exists at the very heart of the businesses’ prospects for success in an increasingly competitive, demanding marketplace.”