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162 - 14-Hour Pause Pilot — 3 Extra Hours Coming in 2027?

1h 4m | Sep 7, 2026

FMCSA is testing a Split Duty Period rule that would let drivers pause the 14-hour clock for up to three hours of non-driving time. It's not law yet — just a pilot, with a few small paid trials already run. We walk through what the test covers, when it might actually take effect, and what it could mean for your schedule if it sticks.



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