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Hours-of-Service Final Rule Adds Flexibility to Truck Drivers' Workdays - Heavy Duty Trucking

Detected July 6, 2026 · in Trucking / FMCSA Compliance

FMCSA's final rule on Hours-of-Service adds flexibility for short-haul drivers and adverse conditions, effective immediately. Operators can adjust schedules without violating HOS rules.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on July 6, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. All motor carriers and drivers subject to HOS rules, especially short-haul operators and those driving in adverse conditions. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediately; enforcement begins upon publication in Federal Register.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Trucking / FMCSA Compliance continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

Short-haul air-mile radius expanded from 100 to 150 miles; on-duty period extended from 12 to 14 hours; adverse driving conditions exception now allows up to 2 extra hours; 30-minute break requirement now satisfied by on-duty not driving time.

Who it affects

All motor carriers and drivers subject to HOS rules, especially short-haul operators and those driving in adverse conditions.

What you must do

Update internal HOS policies, driver training, and ELD settings to reflect new flexibilities.

Deadline

Immediately; enforcement begins upon publication in Federal Register.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxOek05aXB5MUZoakgxMmNhYkJnNndzOXJPbnRuX2dpQkNHcUxRLWNBeTE4TWx4aXF1M1IzckZfdkxNZWNXUjBSODI3bHNUdG5nb2xXVnVnSDU0ZHlWck1SbEZBOHFwMWtJb3pNY05CY2dlQ3FBRXIwYVVUTXY2V3RXZ3dmM0lBTW5ta05jYjUtVHhpdnE5MkNuS05zQkF5Y08yS0MtczVCaw?oc=5

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