Regulation & law · 17/09/2025Updated: 10/16/2026 · 1 min read
FMCSA Proposes Pilot Program to Allow Commercial Drivers to Pause Their 14-Hour Driving Window
Summary
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposes a pilot program allowing commercial drivers to temporarily extend their 14-hour driving window by 30 minutes to 3 hours, with the goal of improving safety. The program, known as the 'Split Duty Period Pilot Program,' would be limited to 256 CDL holders and apply only to property-carrying CMVs.
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