What are the new rules for truck drivers?

4 new trucking laws you need to know for 2021

• Hours of Service (HOS) Changes. Hours of service are regulations designed to eliminate drowsiness in truck drivers that led to crashes.
• Greenhouse gas standards.
• COVID-19 sick leave changes.
• AB5.

Can you get a CDL with a medical card?

You are entitled to your MMJ card, even if you have a CDL. The DOT explicitly states that its ‘Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation’ does not allow the use of medical marijuana under state law (49 CFR Part 40).

How do I get my CDL back after my medical card expires?

How can I get my CDL privileges back if I am non-certified? If the medical examiner’s certificate has expired, you must obtain a new one and provide it to the Department. If the variance (waiver) has expired, you must renew it with FMCSA and it must be provided to the Department.

What is the new HOS rule?

Under the new HOS rule, the 30-minute on-duty break taken between 5 and 5:30 a.m. will suffice for the mandatory 30-minute break, and the property-carrying driver is allowed to drive up to the maximum of 11 hours (6 more hours in this example), before needing 10 consecutive hours off-duty.

Does CBD show up on CDL drug test?

CBD will not show up in a drug test because drug tests are not screening for it. CBD products may well contain THC, however, so you can fail a drug test after taking CBD products. If you take CBD oil, you should plan accordingly if your work or activities require you to undergo drug testing.

What are the requirements to become a truck driver?

Technically, no formal education is required to become a truck driver. No college degree is necessary, although a high school diploma or GED is typically recommended.

Are there physical requirements for truck drivers?

there are certain mental and physical components that are not always apparent when you are just starting

Back Pain. Back pain is one of the most frequent trucker problems that arises from doing this job.

Dietary Needs.

Sleep Deprivation.

What are the CDL requirements?

The basic requirements for all CDL are to be 18 years of age or older, have a basic driver’s license (Class D), you need 20/40 quality of visionper eye with or without glasses, you need to tell the difference betweengreen, red, and amber colors, and be physically fit.

What are CDL restrictions?

CDL Restrictions. A restriction placed on your commercial driver’s license may keep you from operating certain types of vehicles. Common federal CDL restriction codes are listed below: E Restriction: Prohibits you from operating vehicles with a manual transmission.