Business · 10/12/2013

Oregon Trucking Associations Seek Limited Exemption from Hours of Service Regulations

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced that the Oregon Trucking Associations (OTA) has submitted an application for a limited exemption from the 30-minute rest-break requirement for motor carriers and their drivers transporting timber from Oregon forestlands during periods of fire safety restrictions. The FMCSA is seeking public comment on the application.