{"id":1504,"date":"2020-09-23T13:29:46","date_gmt":"2020-09-23T18:29:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erbgroup.com\/?p=1504"},"modified":"2023-02-08T10:01:40","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T15:01:40","slug":"hours-of-services-changes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erbgroup.com\/fr\/hours-of-services-changes\/","title":{"rendered":"HOURS OF SERVICES CHANGES"},"content":{"rendered":"

Starting on September 29, 2020, the U.S. Department of Transportation Hours of Service (HOS) rules will be changed to provide drivers and fleets with more flexibility for their hours on and off the road. In less than a week, drivers can start operating under the new regulations, allowing them to stop their 14-hour clock for up to three hours. It also allows them to split the 10-hour off-duty period into two different portions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hours of service regulations control how long a commercial driver can operate without resting. They were put into place to ensure drivers are well rested while behind the wheel and to reduce the risk of fatigue-related trucking accidents on our roads. These new regulations are a major step forward in allowing drivers to rest and does not compromise safety. The new guidelines are designed to be less complex and allow truck drivers the ability to customize their shift to meet their individual needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here is a breakdown of the changes <\/span>:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n