FMCSA HOS News Updates

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Truck Parking Club Aims for 10,000 New Parking Lots in 2026

Started in 2022, Truck Parking Club has a goal of establishing 10,000 new truck parking lots in 2026, an increase from the approximately 3,800 it now has in operation across 49 states. 

January 14, 2026
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DOT Pilot Programs to Explore HOS Rest-Break Flexibility

The Split Duty Period and Flexible Sleeper Berth pilot programs were included in the Department of Transportation's so-called Pro-Trucker Package.

September 17, 2025
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FMCSA Continues Waivers for Expired CDLs, Medical Certifications

As part of its continued response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a waiver offering regulatory relief to commercial driver license and commercial learner permit holders.

December 21, 2020
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OOIDA Granted Motion for Leave to Intervene in HOS Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has granted the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association’s motion for leave to intervene in the court case about the updated federal hours-of-service regulations.

November 12, 2020
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FMCSA Publishes Final HOS Rule, Granting Flexibility to Drivers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published its long-awaited final rule on changes to hours-of-service regulations in a move intended to increase flexibility for truck drivers.

May 14, 2020
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FMCSA Extends HOS Emergency Declaration for Second Time

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has again extended its emergency declaration relaxing hours-of-service rules for motor carriers that are providing direct assistance in support of coronavirus-related relief efforts.

May 13, 2020
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FMCSA Extends HOS Emergency Declaration Through May 15

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended and expanded its emergency declaration providing regulatory relief to truck drivers who are transporting emergency supplies during the coronavirus outbreak.

April 9, 2020
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FMCSA Advances Final Rule on HOS to the White House

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has sent a final rule on changes to hours-of-service regulations to the White House.

March 3, 2020
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Security-Sensitive Carrier PTS Worldwide Seeks Sleeper Berth Exemption

Security-sensitive motor carrier PTS Worldwide Inc. has asked the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for an exemption from the hours-of-service requirement to allow its drivers to split their 10 hours of sleeper berth time into periods of 4-6, 5-5 or 6-4 hours.

October 15, 2019
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FMCSA’s Martinez Announces Driver Assistance Systems Project at MCE

SAN DIEGO — Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator Ray Martinez announced the launch of a project to promote advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) on Oct. 5. The initiative was unveiled at American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition.

October 5, 2019

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