Hours of Service Pilot Programs: FMCSA Readies for 2027 Rollout

Two pilot programs could eventually reshape hours-of-service rules, giving truck drivers options to pause their 14-hour clock or use longer split sleeper rest periods.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration gave a progress update on two Hours of Service Pilot Programs designed to evaluate whether providing truck drivers greater flexibility and control in scheduling their work can maintain or improve safety.

Launched in September 2025, the pilot programs could eventually reshape hours-of-service rules, giving truck drivers options to pause their 14-hour clock or use longer split sleeper rest periods.

FMCSA to Pilot 14-Hour Clock Pause, Split Sleeper Options for Truck Drivers

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