Us rules against driver coercion - article

[Salma]

http://www.todaystrucking.com/us-rules-against-driver-coercion-to-soon-take-effect

One snippet from the article says: “Any time a motor carrier, shipper, receiver, freight-forwarder, or broker demands that a schedule be met, one that the driver says would be impossible without violating hours-of-service restrictions or other safety regulations, that is coercion.”

Does anyone think that enforcement of this will actually work in the "real" world? Is this even realistic?
I'm interested to hear everyone's opinion on this.

 

[chica123]

You better bet it's realistic!

 

[Salma]

This seems to refer to potential HOS violations related only to coercion tactics, but what about a different type of situation such as when unloading or loading of the truck is taking FOREVER and the driver runs out of hours? Legally, he/she cannot move. Most shippers/consignees have a company policy that no trucks can remain on the property once loaded/unloaded. I suppose there are a lot of "what if" scenarios that are not covered by this new rule.

I'm also curious if there is some sort of FMSCA hotline where complaints can be made?

 

[martinetav]

we need to start refusing to leave if our hours are expired. Let them call the cops. I'd like to see how law enforcement would handle it.