New Legislation to Ease Livestock Hauling Regulations
Introduction Recent developments in U.S. legislation present an exciting opportunity for livestock haulers. New measures aim to alleviate the burdensome regulations that currently govern hours of service and electronic logging devices for these important drivers. Overview of the New Bill The legislation, known as the Hauling Exemptions for Livestock Protection (HELP) Act, was introduced by U.S. Representative Jeff Hurd from Colorado. This proposal seeks to provide livestock haulers with additional relief from regulations concerning hours of service and obligations related to electronic logging devices. This is essential because it recognizes the unique challenges faced by those transporting
