| Audience | Fleet Admins, Fleet Managers, Drivers |
| Applies To | Driver App, Fleet Dashboard |
Release Date
The Agriculture Exception feature is being implemented through a phased rollout and is expected to be completed by mid-December 2024.
Introduction
The Agriculture Exception feature is designed to support commercial motor vehicle Drivers transporting agricultural commodities and farm supplies. This feature allows Drivers to operate under the Agriculture Exception within a 150-air-mile radius from the source, as specified in 49 CFR § 395.1(k).
Overview
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What’s new?
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- With the Agriculture Exception feature, Motive now enables Drivers to log their operations as Off Duty within the regulatory limits of 150 air miles. This exception helps Drivers manage Hours of Service (HOS) compliance during planting and harvesting seasons more easily.
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How does this feature help users?
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- This feature is built to simplify compliance with FMCSA’s Agriculture Exception rules, improving flexibility and accuracy for Fleet Managers and Drivers.
- By using the Agriculture Exception, Drivers can track agricultural hauls without affecting HOS calculations and without waiting for trip annotations or manual updates from Fleet Administrators.
- Fleet Managers can easily monitor trips under this exception directly in the Fleet Dashboard for clear visibility and accurate reporting.
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