FMCSA Sets June Date to Publish its Proposed Hours-of-Service Changes - Heavy Duty Trucking
FMCSA announced it will publish proposed changes to Hours-of-Service (HOS) rules in June 2024. The proposal may affect driving limits, rest breaks, and on-duty time. Stakeholders should monitor the Federal Register for the exact text and prepare to submit comments.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on July 7, 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 FMCSA HOS regulations, including owner-operators, small fleets, and large carriers. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Publication expected June 2024; comment period typically 30-60 days after publication.. 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
FMCSA will publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in June 2024 proposing changes to HOS rules. Specific changes are not yet known, but may include adjustments to the 14-hour on-duty window, 30-minute break requirement, or sleeper berth provisions.
Who it affects
All motor carriers and drivers subject to FMCSA HOS regulations, including owner-operators, small fleets, and large carriers.
What you must do
Monitor the Federal Register for the NPRM publication in June 2024. Review proposed changes and submit comments during the public comment period.
Deadline
Publication expected June 2024; comment period typically 30-60 days after publication.
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