How long will it take for the carriers to build in 30 minutes eta for every 450 miles. I can just see 6 mos of frustration explaing why it now takes an hour longer to complete an 800 mile trip.
That's an interesting point. If the new rules stick, there will certainly be times when that mandated 30 minute stop, or number of stops on long runs, will bump a driver beyond the point when the shipping and receiving department closes, pushing the pick up or delivery into the next day, or forcing the department to keep staff on after hours to accommodate the shipment.
I have not followed this issue much because we do not expect to be driving after the new rule goes into effect, but out of curiosity I contacted my carrier today to see what guidance applies on loads where "in attendance" security protocols are in effect but the freight, because it is not of a certain hazard class, does not fall under the exception that the rules now provide.
No word yet, was the reply. Higher-ups in the carrier are talking to the appropriate people at the appropriate agencies about it, but have received no guidance. They are asking the same questions we are asking, and, so far at least, no answers have been provided.
