{"id":1011,"date":"2016-08-19T17:53:19","date_gmt":"2016-08-19T17:53:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/quicktransportsolutions.com\/blog\/?p=1011"},"modified":"2017-02-07T23:12:41","modified_gmt":"2017-02-07T23:12:41","slug":"the-latest-update-on-trucking-regulations-and-the-fast-act","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quicktransportsolutions.com\/blog\/the-latest-update-on-trucking-regulations-and-the-fast-act\/","title":{"rendered":"The Latest Update On Trucking Regulations and the FAST Act"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s been a while since we took a comprehensive look at the various trucking regulations set to affect our industry, so in that spirit we want to update you, our loyal readers, regarding what\u2019s going on in Washington.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s no secret that the past few years have been a regulatory roller coaster ride for the trucking industry. From the FAST Act<\/a> to the 34-hour restart rule, the trucking industry has a lot to prepare for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The 34-hour Restart Rule<\/strong><\/p>\n

The first item on the table is the 34-hour restart rule. In a prior house bill, the Department of Transportation (DOT) was told that before they could reinstate the 34-hour restart provisions, they had to complete a comprehensive study showing how the rule improved safety and operator fatigue. In the end, the results would have to be certified by the DOT inspector general.<\/p>\n

But a subsequent law removed the statement that the 34-hour restart rule would stay in place. It is expected that when the FMCSA reports to Congress in the second quarter of this year, the 34-hour restart will be removed entirely and reverted back to the 2003 hours-of-service rules.<\/p>\n

Now it seems a deal has been struck in the Senate to instead put a cap on on-duty time after 73 hours in a week. This would be in exchange for trading out the 34-hour restart rule. Yet in an election year, things could change. We\u2019ll see what happens with hours-of-service after November.<\/p>\n

Next up is the latest highway bill, otherwise known as the FAST Act. Did you know the FAST Act made some provisional changes to the CSA program?<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s dig a little deeper.<\/p>\n

CSA and the FAST Act<\/strong><\/p>\n

The FAST Act changes the CSA program<\/a> in the following ways:<\/p>\n