The Driver Coercion rule, which took effect in January 2016, prohibits coercing a driver to violate federal motor carrier regulations. One unique aspect of the rule is that it not only applies to carriers coercing one of its drivers, but also to brokers, shippers and receivers who have contact with the driver.
Former FMCSA inspector John Seidl says that ELDs–with their inflexibility regarding hours of service–could be an additional stumbling block for those wanting to avoid driver coercion. Watch Video.
