Truckers Skip Naps: FMCSA Extends Exemption for Super-Heavy Hauls
Published Date: 6/20/2025
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Summary
The FMCSA is giving a 6-month extension to the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association’s special rule that lets certain truck drivers skip the usual 30-minute rest break. This affects drivers hauling super big or heavy loads that need special permits. After six months, FMCSA will decide if this break exemption stays until 2030, so keep an eye out for updates!
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Six-Month Renewal: Skip 30-Minute Break
If you drive for or operate a specialized carrier that moves oversize/overweight loads requiring a state or local permit, FMCSA has provisionally renewed an exemption that lets certain drivers skip the usual 30-minute rest break for six months. After that six-month period, FMCSA will review public comments and decide whether to renew the exemption through June 2030.
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