The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended the COVID-19 exception to hours of service regulations for certain pandemic-related loads to May 31.
Specifically, FTA will extend access to emergency relief funding for operations and allow more time for transit agencies to meet certain regulatory requirements.
The Federal Register notice requests comments on a new pilot program that would allow younger drivers to operate in interstate commerce.
The regulatory guidance document for hyperloop is the first of its kind in the world, further proving that the U.S. intends to be the leader in the industry, according to the U.S. DOT.
The new rule will eliminate the need for a driver to file, and a motor carrier to maintain, a no-defect DVIR.
The PTASP regulation requires transit agencies to incorporate Safety Management System policies and procedures as they develop safety plans to manage safety risks.
Some key achievements include, Hours of Service proposal, improving regulatory efficiency, and fighting human trafficking.
The extension will provide more time to thoroughly study the impacts of e-scooters and how e-scooters should continue to be allowed in Portland.
The bill addresses a myriad of reforms, from amending the mission statement of the FMCSA to insurance requirement reforms to fair treatment when assessing corrective actions.
Current regulations require commercial bus drivers to submit DVIRs even if there are no vehicle defects to report.