U.S. Suspends Truck-Driving Limits to Speed Coronavirus Shipments

3/16/2020 (Permalink)

U.S. highway-safety regulators are suspending rules that limit daily driving hours for truck drivers moving emergency supplies such as medical equipment, hand sanitizer and food in response to the nationwide coronavirus outbreak.

This is the first time FMCSA has issued a nation-wide response, and is receiving mixed reviews.

Typically, drivers may not drive after 60 to 70 hours on duty in 7 or eight consecutive days. And drivers cannot start a new round of trips until they take at least 34 hours off duty.

The concern with the overturn of rules is that truckers may be too tired to drive safely, which is why those rules are in place.

Our posts on Facebook regarding this change is pretty much split 50/50. Some of our readers understand the need for a quicker response, while others state the safety factors.

As always in times of disaster, trust the experts at SERVPRO of Wichita Falls to keep you informed, and to respond quickly to all your fire, water, and storm damage.

Original article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-suspends-truck-driving-limits-to-speed-coronavirus-shipments-11584200091