{
  "id": 3806323,
  "title": "FMCSA tests giving truckers power to pause 14-hour clock",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/fmcsa-tests-giving-truckers-power-to-pause-14-hour-clock",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-27T19:13:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FreightWaves",
    "slug": "freightwaves",
    "url": "https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fmcsa-tests-giving-truckers-power-to-pause-14-hour-clock"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has completed pre-tests for two pilot programs aimed at giving truck drivers more flexibility in their work schedules. The programs, the Flexible Sleeper Berth and Split Duty Period pilots, are being reviewed ahead of a potential full launch in 2027. The Split Duty Period Pilot Program, in particular, could allow drivers to pause their 14-hour on-duty limit for up to three hours per day during non-driving time, such as off-duty or sleeper berth periods. However, safety advocates have raised concerns that this flexibility could effectively extend drivers' working day to up to 17 hours, potentially compromising safety. The programs, part of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's Pro Trucker Package, involve 512 participants from September 2025, with drivers receiving up to $1,600 for completing their roles. FMCSA plans to monitor shippers to ensure the added flexibility doesn't lead to increased driver exploitation.",
  "summary": "Federal regulators are moving forward with a pilot that could let truckers pause their 14-hour driving window for as long as three hours. The post FMCSA tests giving truckers power to pause 14-hour clock appeared first on FreightWaves .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}