Department of Transportation Secretary Rodney Slater has announced two major actions relative to the hours-of-service docket.
Department of Transportation Secretary Rodney Slater has announced two major actions relative to the hours-of-service (HOS) docket (see “Seaming,” Roofing Contractor, October 2000). The time for written comments has been extended to December 15, 2000, and Slater has also announced that the DOT will sponsor three “roundtable” discussions that will involve leaders from the trucking industry, organized labor and safety groups.
This postponement of rulings will result in a decision being made on the regulations well after the election and possibly after the inauguration.