Does Federal law limit the hours that a trucker can operate their truck?
Yes. Since 1939, FMCSA regulations have placed restrictions on the “hours of service” that a trucker may operate his their trucks. The hours of service regulations have been the source of several court cases and administrative action over the past several years. Hours of services laws are important to promoting safety by helping to ensure that truck drivers are getting the needed rest to operate their big rigs safely.
