Beginning July 1, a new requirement from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration was put into place for hours of service allowable for commercial motor vehicle operators.  If more than eight hours have passed since last off duty period, a driver must take a break of at least 30 minutes. 

TO: Teamsters Union Contractors FROM: Michael A. Nystrom, Executive Vice President/Secretary DATE: July 2, 2013 RE: Road Table Agreement Reached between MITA and the Michigan Teamsters Joint Council 43 After several failed ratification attempts by the Teamsters, MITA has finally reached a new table agreement with the Michigan Teamsters Joint

Beginning July 1, a new requirement from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration was put into place for hours of service allowable for commercial motor vehicle operators.  If more than eight hours have passed since last off duty period, a driver must take a break of at least 30 minutes.