FMCSA Seeks Public Comment on Railroad Industry's Request for Hours of Service Exemption

Summary

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced that it is soliciting public comment on an application from the Association of American Railroads and American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (AAR/ASLRRA) to temporarily exempt railroad employees from the maximum driving time requirements under the hours-of-service regulations, allowing them to respond to unplanned events outside of regular working hours.