WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a notice called: Hours of Service of Drivers: Association of American Railroads and American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association; Application for Exemption Renewal.
The notice was published in the Federal Register on Dec. 19 by Derek Barrs, Administrator.
Summary: FMCSA announces its decision to renew provisionally for six months the exemption requested by the Association of American Railroads and the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association and member railroads (collectively "the Associations") from the prohibitions against driving after the 14th hour from the beginning of the work shift (the 14-hour rule) and against driving after accumul...