The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is another step closer to loosening its hours of service (HOS) requirements. FMCSA published its proposed HOS pilot programs in the Federal Register this week, outlining in greater detail what the pilots could look like. The agency is developing two pilot programs that allow fleets and drivers more HOS flexibility: one allowing drivers to pause their 14-hour driving window and one to split their sleeper berth time. The agency said the pilots will help it determine if greater HOS flexibility can reduce fatigue and improve safety. “These pilot programs will help identify real solutions for America’s drivers without compromising safety.”Pilot 1: Pausing the 14-hour driving limit to reduce detention time and improve driver efficiency