#NEW FMCSA PERSONAL CONVEYANCE RULE DRIVERS#
Specifically, the modification lets drivers drive off-duty, in personal conveyance, with a laden truck. Instead of focusing on whether the vehicle is laden or unladen, the agency now focuses on the purpose behind the driver’s operation of the CMV while off-duty. This led to a need for greater clarity on the rules.įMCSA personal conveyance rules were modified to give drivers the flexibility to locate and obtain adequate rest while in personal conveyance status. With the introduction of ELDs, the method of recording personal conveyance changed. What are the personal conveyance rules?īefore the electronic logging device (ELD) rule was established in December 2015, designating drive time as personal conveyance could be documented by hand.
Of course, they must still responsibly operate the CMV, but there is no commercial benefit for the motor carrier from the movement of the CMV. When a driver records time for personal conveyance, they must be relieved of work and all responsibility for performing work by the motor carrier. Personal conveyance is the term the FMCSA applies to “the movement of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) for personal use while off-duty.” Personal conveyance would fall under the off-duty hours-of-s ervice (HOS) a driver documents, along with on-duty not driving, driving, or sleeper berth (49 CFR 395.8). This article outlines what you need to know to understand the personal conveyance limit. Informed by industry feedback on changes first proposed in 2017, the guidelines clarify and expand the use of the off-duty driving status.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA)’s updated its personal conveyance rules to add more flexibility for commercial drivers.
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