HOS changes start on Tuesday — Here’s what you need to know
Major changes to truck driver Hours of Service regulations will go into effect in just a few days, so we rounded up the information you need to be ready.
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Ready for new HOS rules on Sept. 29? This ‘cheat sheet’ can help.
Ready or not, truckers will need to operate under a new set of Hours of Service (HOS) requirements starting at the end of September -- and if you're not prepared, this fact sheet can help you get up to speed.