Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:Docket No. FMCSA-2020-0171
Hours of Service of Drivers: Association of American Railroads and American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association; Application for Exemption Renewal
Transportation Department, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — observed across 2 documents over 119 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.
In plain English
The federal government is renewing an exemption that lets railroad associations and their member railroads operate under different driving hours rules instead of following standard federal regulations. If you operate a railroad or short line, verify this exemption applies to you and adjust your driver scheduling and rest-period policies as needed.
First seen
Jun 24, 2026
Last seen
Oct 21, 2026
Latest stage
Notice
PRORULE → RULE
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Effective on
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Stage timeline
Notice·Jun 24, 2026·91 FR 38075
Hours of Service of Drivers: Association of American Railroads and American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association; Application for Exemption Renewal
effective Jun 19, 2026#2026-12672
Notice·Oct 21, 2026·91 FR 66614
Hours of Service of Drivers: Association of American Railroads and American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association; Application for Exemption Renewal
effective Oct 20, 2026#2026-21488