Weather-Based HOS Exception
Under FMCSA rules, there is a weather-based exception to the HOS rules. The exception is for unforeseeable, adverse weather conditions that allow drivers an extra 2 hours of driving to finish their run or reach a safe stopping place. However, this exception does not extend the 14-hour limit.
According to the exception, the driver of a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle who encounters adverse conditions may not drive:
"More than 13 hours (11 + 2) following 10 consecutive hours off duty, or after the end of the 14th hour after coming on duty, following 10 consecutive hours off duty."
According to the FMCSA, adverse driving conditions means snow, sleet, fog, other adverse weather conditions, a highway covered with ice, or unusual road and traffic conditions; none of which were apparent on the basis of information known to the person dispatching the run at the time it was begun
This is explained by a driver in the remarks section of his log, but what do you do with electronic logs?
Under FMCSA rules, there is a weather-based exception to the HOS rules. The exception is for unforeseeable, adverse weather conditions that allow drivers an extra 2 hours of driving to finish their run or reach a safe stopping place. However, this exception does not extend the 14-hour limit.
According to the exception, the driver of a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle who encounters adverse conditions may not drive:
"More than 13 hours (11 + 2) following 10 consecutive hours off duty, or after the end of the 14th hour after coming on duty, following 10 consecutive hours off duty."
According to the FMCSA, adverse driving conditions means snow, sleet, fog, other adverse weather conditions, a highway covered with ice, or unusual road and traffic conditions; none of which were apparent on the basis of information known to the person dispatching the run at the time it was begun
This is explained by a driver in the remarks section of his log, but what do you do with electronic logs?