News

Hours of Service - Final Rule
posted on: November 20, 2008

FMCSA 07-08
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Contact: Kristin Schrader
Tel.: (202) 366-9999

WASHINGTON - The nation's 3.5 million truck drivers will be limited to driving for only 11 hours and working for no more than 14 hours each day under a new rule issued today by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The final rule is based on an exhaustive scientific review and designed to ensure truck drivers get the necessary rest to perform safe operations and the quality of life they deserve, the agency's Administrator, John Hill, noted.

The Final Rule is available at:

http://www.federalregister.gov./OFRUpload/OFRData/2008-27437_PI.pdf

Training
posted on: September 16, 2008 NHP will be conducting Shipping Papers & Proper Documentation for Hazardous Transport training in Reno on 10/16/08 at the NMTA office.  This same training will be held in Las Vegas on 10/22/08 at Opportunity Village ARC, 6300 West Oakey Blvd., Las Vegas, NV.  The time for both sessions is 1-4:30pm.  Please contact this office at least 5 days prior to training date(s) if you will be attending either session.  Contact Vance at (775) 673-6111 or vance@nmta.com.

Safety Management Council
posted on: September 16, 2008 The SMC meets monthly to exchange information and ideas to promote safety in the trucking industry.  There will be guest speakers from different agencies (NHP, DOT, FMCSA, etc.) who will present information to keep our members abreast of the latest or upcoming changes to rules and regulations.  See Meetings Tab.