The short-haul exemption is a provision by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) designed to simplify compliance for drivers operating within a 150-air-mile radius of their work reporting location. Drivers who qualify for this exemption are not required to use electronic logging devices (ELDs) to track their hours of service (HOS), provided they complete their workday within 14 consecutive hours and return to the same location.
The exemption reduces the compliance burden for haul operators by eliminating detailed ELD record-keeping, provided operators adhere to the following criteria: documenting the beginning and end of all duty periods, documenting on-duty time and total hours of duty each day, if these use a logbook, the logbook must be carried in the truck, and must be available for inspection by enforcement officials within 15 minutes of requesting it. Frequent violations could cause an operator to forfeit the exemption and attendant fines. It will be incumbent on fleet managers to review these operations to ensure ongoing compliance.
TruckX fleet management tools enable firms to take full advantage of the short-haul exemption and yet remain compliant. The product permits a fleet manager to track all the drivers moving on the short circuit, to ensure that their hours are compliant with the limit for the short exemption (and to report on and manage exceptions), and to document all driver movement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the short exemption?
The short-haul exemption allows drivers operating within a 150-air-mile radius and completing their workday within 14 hours to be exempt from using ELDs for hours-of-service tracking.
How does TruckX help with haul exemption compliance?
TruckX allows operators to track driver routes, hours of service and to stay within short-haul exemption operation guidelines, creating less need for paperwork.
Why is the short exemption beneficial for fleets?
The exemption does not let these drivers off the hook of ELD compliance; rather, it reduces the associated enforcement and administrative burdens, so that these short-haul operators can work as efficiently as possible within the rules.
Can TruckX assist with managing exceptions to the short-haul?
Yes, TruckX’s platform offers automated alerts and reporting features to help manage exceptions, ensuring compliance with FMCSA regulations.
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