Railroad Crews Get Extended Hours for Crisis Mode
Published Date: 7/24/2025
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Summary
FMCSA is renewing a special rule for R.J. Corman Railroad Services, Cranemasters, and the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association. This lets their drivers work longer hours during unexpected events without breaking the usual time limits. The change helps keep things safe while giving these workers the flexibility they need, with no extra costs or delays.
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Drivers Allowed Extra Hours for Unplanned Events
If you are a driver employed by R.J. Corman Railroad Services or Cranemasters, Inc., FMCSA renewed an exemption that lets you operate a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle beyond the 14th hour after coming on duty and beyond 60 hours in 7 consecutive days or 70 hours in 8 consecutive days when responding to unplanned events that occur outside or extend beyond your normal work hours. FMCSA concluded the renewal is likely to achieve a level of safety equivalent to or greater than without the exemption.
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