Railroad Crews Get Extra Driving Time for Crises
Published Date: 3/10/2025
Notice
Summary
FMCSA is giving R.J. Corman Railroad Services, Cranemasters, and the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association a 6-month pass to let some drivers work longer hours than usual during unexpected events. This helps their employees handle emergencies without breaking the usual driving time rules. If you have thoughts, FMCSA wants to hear from you soon!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Six‑Month HOS Exemption for Two Firms
If you work for R.J. Corman Railroad Services or Cranemasters and operate a property‑carrying commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in response to unplanned events outside or beyond your normal hours, FMCSA has provisionally renewed an exemption for six months that lets you drive beyond the 14th hour after coming on duty and beyond 60 hours in 7 days or 70 hours in 8 days.
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