The 150-air-mile exemption is an FMCSA’s hours-of-service (HOS) provision designed for a particular category of short-haul commercial drivers that permits them to operate without having to maintain a logbook or utilize the ELD. Other short-haul drivers, who operate within a 150-air-mile radius of operation from their work reporting location and complete their daily workday within 14 hours, qualify to be exempted. Exemptions like this have the power to foster safety and economic rewards for short-haul operations while at the same time, decreasing the administrative burden on drivers, dispatchers, and their fleet managers.
TruckX’s fleet management solutions are tailored for fleets with the 150-air mile exemption, auto-filling drivers’ routes, and informing operators if the fleet or driver has reached the 150-air mile limit or 14-hour workday limit in real-time, streamlining compliance.
In addition to tracking and alerts, TruckX provides reporting capabilities meant to help fleet managers document and review short-haul exemption usage and maintain FMCSA compliance. Proactive short-haul exemption usage helps prevent violations and penalties and can improve the operational efficiency of a fleet.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the 150-air mile exemption?
The 150-air mile exemption allows short-haul drivers to operate without an ELD or logbook if they stay within a 150-air-mile radius and complete their workday within 14 hours.
How does TruckX help manage the 150-air mile exemption?
TruckX monitors driver routes and driving hours in real time; it also notifies and reports on exceeding limits on the 150-air-mile radius and the 14-hour daily allowance.
Who qualifies for the 150-air mile exemption?
Drivers who operate within a 150-mile radius of their reporting location and return within 14 hours qualify for this exemption under FMCSA rules.
Why is the 150-air mile exemption important?
The exemption exempts short-haul drivers from having to use electronic logging devices or logbooks by making it easier for drivers to reset their on-duty periods and comply with FMCSR logging rules.
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