Federal Register #FMCSA-2024-0317

FMCSA Requests Public Comment on Exemption for Vehicle Marking and Hours of Service Rules for Huntsman Transport

This opportunity involves a request for public comment on an exemption application submitted by Colorado Huntsman Transport, Inc. (Huntsman Transport) to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation. - Government Buyer: - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), U.S. Department of Transportation - Applicant/Vendor: - Colorado Huntsman Transport, Inc. (dba Huntsman Transport) - Products/Services Requested: - Exemption from federal regulations requiring: - Commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) to display the carrier's name and USDOT number - Compliance with the 60-hour/7-day hours of service (HOS) driving limit - Proposal to operate with unmarked vehicles and a 10-day on/10-day off schedule, with a maximum of 7 hours driving per day - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Exemption is sought to enhance safety for prisoner transport drivers by using unmarked vehicles - Seeks flexibility in HOS rules to accommodate a specific work schedule while maintaining safety - No OEMs, commercial products, or specific services are being procured - No contract value or period of performance is associated with this request - FMCSA is soliciting public input before making a decision on the exemption

Description

FMCSA requests public comment on an application from Colorado Huntsman Transport, Inc. doing business as Huntsman Transport for reconsideration of the Agency's denial of its original request. Huntsman seeks exemptions from commercial motor vehicle marking requirements and hours of service prohibition against driving after accumulating 60 hours of on-duty time within 7 consecutive days. The exemption request includes operating without prominent name and USDOT markings to reduce safety threats and a proposed 10-day on/10-day off schedule with a maximum 7-hour daily driving limit for prisoner transport operations. FMCSA will grant or deny the exemption after reviewing the application, safety analyses, and public comments.

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