As you know on September 24, 2018, ATA filed a petition with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) seeking determination that California's meal-and rest-break rules may not be enforced with respect to commercial drivers who are subject to the U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) authority to regulate hours of service. Following the petition, the FMCSA quickly opened up a comment period regarding the petition. The deadline to submit comments is Monday, October 29, 2018.  

Since 2011, because of its incompatibility with Federal rules, California’s meal and rest break rules have posed safety issues and hindered interstate commerce for the trucking industry. The comment period allows the trucking industry the opportunity to provide comments to the FMCSA and express the safety hazards that your company and drivers face on a day to day basis because of the conflicting rules. 

CTA is strongly encouraging its members to submit comments before the comment period closes. Please share with your Safety Managers and drivers and encourage them to provide comments and share their safety concerns. This is a California issue that needs to be fixed! 

 

SUBMIT COMMENTS 

 

For more information please contact Eric Sauer at esauer@caltrux.org.