BigCat
Expert Expediter
I took advice of some and voiced my opinion to my congressman a few months ago and just received this reply today.
ABOUT CONTACT SERVICES MEDIA CENTER LEGISLATION ISSUES RESOURCES
Dear Jacob:
Thank you for contacting me regarding the Hours of Service rule promulgated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). I truly appreciate the time you took to share your views, and understand your frustration.
In July 2013, the FMCSA promulgated a new Hours of Service rule which decreases the amount of time spent driving by 12 hours to 70 hours per work week. A driver can resume driving after reaching 70 hours if he or she rests for 34 consecutive hours. Finally, the new Hours of Service rule requires drivers to take a half-hour break during the first eight hours of driving. The American Transportation Research Institute estimates that implementation of this rule would cost the trucking industry over $375 million. Over burdensome regulations, such as the Hours of Service rule, are unacceptable as our nation continues to recover from a stagnant economy.
As such, I recently cosponsored H.R. 3413, the True Understanding of the Economy and (TRUE) Safety Act. The TRUE Safety Act prohibits the FMCSA from applying the Hours of Service rule until the Government Accountability Office completes an evaluation of the rule which supports the methodology upon which the rule was based. Presently, H.R. 3413 has 53 cosponsors and is being considered by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Should this legislation be considered by the U.S. House of Representatives, please know that I will vote in support of it.
Again, I appreciate the time you have taken to reach out to me. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any additional questions or concerns. I am honored to have the opportunity to represent the Eighth Congressional District of Missouri and encourage you to visit my website at www.jasonsmith.house.gov/contact/newsletter to sign up for my e-newsletter and receive regular updates from Washington, D.C.
Sincerely,
Jason Smith
Member of Congress
CAPE GIRARDEAU
2502 Tanner Drive, Ste. 205
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Phone: (573) 335-0101
Fax: (573) 335-1931 FARMINGTON
22 East Columbia Street
Farmington, MO 63640
Phone: (573) 756-9755
Fax: (573) 756-9762 ROLLA
830A S. Bishop
Rolla, MO 65401
Phone: (573) 364-2455
Fax: (573) 364-1053 WEST PLAINS
35 Court Square, Ste. 300
West Plains, MO 65775
Phone: 417-255-1515
Fax: 417-255-2009
WASHINGTON DC
2230 Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-4404
Fax: (202) 226-0326
ABOUT CONTACT SERVICES MEDIA CENTER LEGISLATION ISSUES RESOURCES
Dear Jacob:
Thank you for contacting me regarding the Hours of Service rule promulgated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). I truly appreciate the time you took to share your views, and understand your frustration.
In July 2013, the FMCSA promulgated a new Hours of Service rule which decreases the amount of time spent driving by 12 hours to 70 hours per work week. A driver can resume driving after reaching 70 hours if he or she rests for 34 consecutive hours. Finally, the new Hours of Service rule requires drivers to take a half-hour break during the first eight hours of driving. The American Transportation Research Institute estimates that implementation of this rule would cost the trucking industry over $375 million. Over burdensome regulations, such as the Hours of Service rule, are unacceptable as our nation continues to recover from a stagnant economy.
As such, I recently cosponsored H.R. 3413, the True Understanding of the Economy and (TRUE) Safety Act. The TRUE Safety Act prohibits the FMCSA from applying the Hours of Service rule until the Government Accountability Office completes an evaluation of the rule which supports the methodology upon which the rule was based. Presently, H.R. 3413 has 53 cosponsors and is being considered by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Should this legislation be considered by the U.S. House of Representatives, please know that I will vote in support of it.
Again, I appreciate the time you have taken to reach out to me. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any additional questions or concerns. I am honored to have the opportunity to represent the Eighth Congressional District of Missouri and encourage you to visit my website at www.jasonsmith.house.gov/contact/newsletter to sign up for my e-newsletter and receive regular updates from Washington, D.C.
Sincerely,
Jason Smith
Member of Congress
CAPE GIRARDEAU
2502 Tanner Drive, Ste. 205
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Phone: (573) 335-0101
Fax: (573) 335-1931 FARMINGTON
22 East Columbia Street
Farmington, MO 63640
Phone: (573) 756-9755
Fax: (573) 756-9762 ROLLA
830A S. Bishop
Rolla, MO 65401
Phone: (573) 364-2455
Fax: (573) 364-1053 WEST PLAINS
35 Court Square, Ste. 300
West Plains, MO 65775
Phone: 417-255-1515
Fax: 417-255-2009
WASHINGTON DC
2230 Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-4404
Fax: (202) 226-0326