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FMCSA today announced details of the long-awaited hours-of-service final rule. The final rule will be published in the Federal Register on December 27, 2011.
The new rule:
- Retains the current 11-hour daily driving limit;
- Reduces a driver's work week from 82 hours within a seven-day period to 70 hours;
- Prohibits drivers from driving after working eight hours without first taking a break of at least 30 minutes;
- Limits drivers' use of the "34-hour restart" to once during a seven-day period;
- Requires truck drivers who maximize their weekly work hours to take at least two nights' rest from 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.
The effective date of the final rule is February 27, 2012, and the compliance date of selected provisions is July 1, 2013.
The entire rule may be viewed at: http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/topics/hos-final/hos-final-rule.aspx
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Hub Truck Rental Corp. is proud to introduce and welcome our new Linden New Jersey facility to the Hub Family of full service leasing centers. Stop by or call to say hello at 801 East Edgar Road (Route 1&9) or call 908-862-0414. We are eager to serve you
PENALTIES ON THE RISE
FOR CELL PHONE USAGE
STARTING JANUARY 3, 2012 ALL COMMERCIAL DRIVERS USING HAND HELDS WHILE OPERATING A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE AND ARE CITED WILL FACE FINES UP TO $2,750 FOR EACH OFFENSE AND THE COMPANIES THEY DRIVE FOR WILL FACE FINES UP TO $11,000. THEY MEAN BUSINESS AND WILL ENFORCE THIS.
CONVEX MIRROR BILL UPDATE
Taking effect this month is the new section of Vehicle and Traffic Law (section 375-10e) concerning trucks registered in New York, operating in New York City. According to the legislation, trucks must have a mirror mounted on the front of the tractor which is adjusted such that it enables the driver to see "all points on an imaginary horizontal line which: (a) is three feet above the road (b) is one foot directly forward from the midpoint of the front of such motor vehicle, and (c) extends the full width of the front of such vehicle or combination of vehicles."
While most operators in New York City are aware of the new law, the NYSMTA office has received several questions regarding the consequences or penalties for a violation.
Under the current equipment violation section of Vehicle and Traffic Law (section 375), any complaint issued for any violation of sections 375, 376 or 381, relative to required equipment, (with the exception of certain safety violations including brakes) is considered a "fix it" ticket. As long as the violator provides acceptable documentation to the court that the violation has been corrected within one business day of the receipt of the ticket, it is subject to dismissal. This documentation must be provided to the court before the return date on the summons.
A defect that is not fixed within the allotted timeframe is subject to a fine of up to $150 for the first offense, plus court fees.
* Under the CSA guidelines, a "fix it" ticket is not written up on roadside inspection reports, and is therefore not included in CSA scores.
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