Important Announcements for the Trucking Industry

DOT Physicals

Remember that all driver’s medical cards have to be issued by a doctor listed on the National Registry as of May 21, 2104. EOS is listed on that National Registry, but if you cannot come to us, be sure to look on the National Registry website to find a qualified doctor near you.

Attention All Truck Drivers

This coming week, members of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee will be reconsidering an amendment brought to the floor by Senator Susan Collins of Maine last Thursday requiring a 34 hour restart per week to include two stops between the hours of 1 am to 5 am. Because the provisions were not completely studied by FMCSA prior to issuing the rule, another amendment is expected on the Senate floor that would remove this requirement. The trucking industry will be drastically affected, should this amendment stand as written. We need to let our Senators know how these amendments would affect your industry.

Looking For Million Mile Drivers

Companies with drivers that have logged at least one million miles safely on or after January 1, 2012 are in demand! The Wyoming Trucking Association is attempting to collect all million mile safe driver information to submit to FMCSA in an effort to prove Wyoming drivers are not reckless or dangerous on the road. You can contact Samantha at samantha@wytruck.org with the driver details to include driver’s name, company, state, and when the million mile safe “milestone” was achieved.

FMCSA Grants Exemption to Livestock Haulers

Livestock drivers have been granted a one-year exemption from the required 30 minute break rule during the first 8 hours of each shift. FMCSA recognized the problem of livestock being left in the standing truck becoming severely over heated during hot summer months. The original hours of service requirements were intended to prevent fatigue-related crashes, but most livestock drivers never go more than 150 miles for delivery.

All information in this blog provided by the Wyoming Trucking Association Newsletter June 2014.