Driver Coercion Rule: What Shippers and Carriers Need to Know

In November 2015, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) adopted regulations that prohibit drivers from being coerced to operate commercial motor vehicles in violation of certain provisions of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, including those that relate to hours of service, drug and alcohol testing, and hazardous materials transport. The regulations were effective Jan. 29, 2016.