Hours of Service Archives

ELDs, HOS Compliance, and the Technology Transforming the Trucking Industry

November 10, 2026
Fleet Management, Hours of Service, Trucking Regulatory Compliance

How ELDs, fleet management platforms, and emerging technologies help trucking companies improve regulatory compliance, driver safety, and operational efficiency. For trucking companies, compliance with federal Hours of Service (HOS) regulations is more than a legal obligation. It is an essential component of driver safety, operational efficiency, risk management, and long-term business success. Electronic Logging Devices

10 November

Understanding and Handling a DOT Violation

December 5, 2025
Fleet Management, Hours of Service, Trucking Regulatory Compliance

Receiving a Department of Transportation (DOT) violation can have varying consequences depending on its severity and the carrier’s overall compliance record. Minor violations, such as incomplete logbooks or missing paperwork, are documented but usually do not halt operations. In contrast, serious violations—like mechanical failures or safety infractions—can lead to immediate enforcement actions, including placing a

5 December

International Roadcheck 2025 Coming May 13-15

March 19, 2025
Fleet Management, Hours of Service, Trucking Regulatory Compliance, Trucking Safety

The CVSA International Roadcheck returns this May with enhanced focus on RODS (record of duty status) and tire safety. The 37-point, high-visibility inspection is designed to keep drivers and fleet managers aware of critical safety and compliance issues. Hours of Service and documentation will play an important role as usual, and vehicle condition inspections will

19 March

4 Tips for Truck Drivers to Achieve Better Sleep

May 22, 2024
Hours of Service, Trucker Health, Trucking Safety

Many drivers start their day in the early morning hours, sometimes before the sun rises, while others truck on well into the night. Too often you can find red-eyed commercial drivers yawning as they buy coffee at a truck rest stop. Chronic fatigue isn’t just bad for drivers’ health; it’s also a significant hazard while

22 May

4 Major Changes to HOS Rules for Truck Drivers

September 14, 2020
Fleet Insurance, Fleet Management, Hours of Service

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently announced changes to the hours of service (HOS) rules earlier this summer, which will go into effect on September 29, 2020. FMCSA made the changes to grant drivers more flexibility without sacrificing safety. With the end of September rapidly approaching,

14 September

FMCSA Issues National Emergency Declaration for HOS Relief

March 16, 2020
Fleet Management, Hours of Service, Owner Operators, Transportation News, Trucking Regulatory Compliance

The DOT (U.S. Department of Transportation) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a national emergency declaration to provide HOS relief (hours-of-service regulatory relief) to commercial vehicle drivers who are transporting emergency relief in response to the coronavirus epidemic (COVID-19). FMCSA’s declaration provides for regulatory relief for commercial motor vehicle operations providing direct assistance supporting

16 March