1/8/07-Gov. Jennifer Granholm has signed a bill into law that revises the maximum work day law for certain truck drivers who operate solely in the state. The new rule now is in effect.
The new law, previously HB6663, is intended to prevent truck drivers operating within the state's borders and engaged in seasonal construction-related activities from driving too many hours.
It prohibits motor carriers operating entirely in intrastate commerce from requiring drivers to be behind the wheel after having been on duty 70 hours in any seven-day period. The rule also applies to drivers who have been on duty 80 hours in any eight-day period.
In addition, motor carriers are prohibited from requiring drivers to drive more than 12 hours or be on duty more than 16 hours in any day.
The restrictions apply regardless the number of motor carriers using the driver's services.

12/18/06-A bill that would revise the maximum work day law for certain truck drivers who operate solely in the state has been sent to Gov. Jennifer Granholm's desk.
The Senate overwhelmingly approved HB6663 last week before sending it back to the House for approval of changes. House lawmakers signed off on the final version on a 99-3 vote.
Sponsored by Rep. Philip LaJoy, R-Canton, the bill is intended to prevent truck drivers operating within the state's borders and engaged in seasonal construction-related activities from driving too many hours.
Motor carriers operating entirely in intrastate commerce would be prohibited from requiring drivers to be behind the wheel after having been on duty 70 hours in any seven-day period. The rule also would apply to drivers who have been on duty 80 hours in any eight-day period.
In addition, motor carriers would be prohibited from requiring drivers to drive more than 12 hours or be on duty more than 16 hours in any day.
The restrictions would apply regardless the number of motor carriers using the driver's services. The bill can be considered up until the end of the year.

12/14/06-The Senate has overwhelmingly approved a bill that would revise the maximum work day law for certain truck drivers who operate solely in the state. HB6663 now heads back to the House for approval of changes. If approved, it would move to Gov. Jennifer Granholm's desk.
Sponsored by Rep. Philip LaJoy, R-Canton, the bill is intended to prevent truck drivers operating within the state's borders and engaged in seasonal construction-related activities from driving too many hours.
Motor carriers operating entirely in intrastate commerce would be prohibited from requiring drivers to be behind the wheel after having been on duty 70 hours in any seven-day period. The rule also would apply to drivers who have been on duty 80 hours in any eight-day period.
In addition, motor carriers would be prohibited from requiring drivers to drive more than 12 hours or be on duty more than 16 hours in any day.
The restrictions would apply regardless the number of motor carriers using the driver's services. The bill can be considered up until the end of the year.

12/6/06-The House voted 93-12 Tuesday, Dec. 5, to revise the maximum work day law for certain truck drivers.
Sponsored by Rep. Philip LaJoy, R-Canton, HB6663 is intended to prevent truck drivers operating within the state’s borders and engaged in seasonal construction-related activities from driving too many hours.
The bill would prohibit motor carriers operating entirely in intrastate commerce from requiring drivers to be behind the wheel after having been on duty 70 hours in any seven-day period. The rule also would apply to drivers who have been on duty 80 hours in any eight-day period.
In addition, motor carriers would be prohibited from requiring drivers to drive more than 12 hours or be on duty more than 16 hours in any day.
The restrictions would apply regardless the number of motor carriers using the driver’s services.
The bill has been sent to the Senate Transportation Committee. For bill status, call (517) 373-0630.