"As a driver of fireworks trucks each year I support the exemption. I drive under CDL requirements a grand total of probably 3 days every year. The cost associated with complying with ELD requirements relative to the number of days being used far outweights any safety factors that might be gained."
Because we really want this guy hauling explosive with NO HOS? Are these placarded loads, or do they waive that too?
Rick
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
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A specific segment of the trucking industry is just two weeks away from enjoying the benefit of a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration waiver mandating the use of electronic logging devices and observance of the 14-hour rule.
HOS waiver coming soon for fireworks haulers
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.