The Rules Of The Road
Trucking regulations are intricate and complex. Some of the major areas they impact include:
- Hours of service: Truck drivers are subject to various rules regarding the maximum number of hours they can serve on a daily or weekly basis, including the 14-hour duty limit, the 11-hour driving limit, the 60/70-hour duty limit and the 34-hour restart rule.
- Driver logs: To keep track of time spent on the road, drivers are generally required to maintain detailed logbooks.
- Driver qualifications: When hiring truck drivers, trucking companies must ensure that the drivers maintain the necessary licensure and training as well as clean driving records.
- Maintenance: Truck drivers and trucking companies must conduct regular maintenance and safety inspections on their fleets.
- Safety: Drivers cannot operate trucks or tractor-trailers under the influence of alcohol or drugs, including prescription drugs that jeopardize their ability to safely operate the vehicle.
- Speed: Truck drivers must observe local speed limits, and they must reduce their speeds to safely traverse through hazardous road or weather conditions.
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