FMCSA’s New Pilot Programs: Split Duty Period & Flexible Sleeper Berths
The U.S. FMCSA is launching pilots for more flexible hours-of-service rules: allowing drivers to pause their 14-hour duty window for 30 minutes to 3 hours, and testing new sleeper berth splits (like 6/4 or 5/5 rest/duty). FMCSA
Angle: How flexibility could help with driver satisfaction, safety, and capacity.