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FMCSA waiving Temporary Operating Authority Registration fees for Hurricane Dorian
The waiver of the fees will continue until the end of the agency’s regional emergency declaration, which will expire at the end of the emergency or Sept. 28, whichever is sooner, unless the declaration is extended.
September 3, 2019
Business
Truckers hauling post-hurricane relief loads granted the usual regs waiver
The U.S. DOT’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a regional emergency declaration that suspends hours of service regulations and size/weight regs for drivers hauling relief loads and supplies to areas affected by Hurricane Barry, which made landfall in Louisiana on Saturday.
July 15, 2019
Business
I-10 reopens in Florida after post-Hurricane closures
Get the latest details from Overdrive about I-10, bridge, and truck stop closures caused by Hurricane Michael in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.
October 12, 2018
Business
FMCSA suspends regs in 8 states ahead of Hurricane Michael
The FMCSA's Southern Service Center issued a regional emergency declaration for Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee ahead of the hurricane.
October 9, 2018
Business
Hurricane Michael prompts hours regs suspension in Florida, Alabama
Florida Gov. Rick Scott issued a state of emergency for 26 counties in Florida, prompting hours of service regulations to be suspended for direct assistance.
October 8, 2018
Custom Rigs
Bandit truck racing series cancels race ahead of hurricane
As Hurricane Florence makes its way closer to the Carolina coasts, Bandit Big Rig Series officials cancel the penultimate race event scheduled for 9-15-18.
September 13, 2018
Business
Threat of Tropical Storm Nate prompts HOS waivers in Alabama, Florida
As of Friday morning, the storm is forecast to reach hurricane status before it makes landfall along the Gulf Coast over the weekend.
October 6, 2017
Business
I-95 fully reopened throughout North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has announced I-95 is completely open in both directions throughout the state.
October 19, 2016
Business
I-95 closures remain in effect as flooding continues in North Carolina
Portions of I-95 in North Carolina remain closed because of flooding, according to the latest updates from the North Carolina DOT.
October 12, 2016
Business
Analysts: Hurricane-caused I-95 closures to cost trucking big money, rates could rise
The disruptions to freight flow on Interstate 95 due to Hurricane Matthew-caused closures will cost the trucking industry millions in lost revenue and driver wages, says one analyst. However, rates could remain elevated in the region, as inbound freight climbs and truck availability remains tight in affected states.
October 12, 2016
Business
Hours, size/weight reg suspensions now in effect in six states after hurricane landfall
Virginia and Kentucky have joined Florida, South Carolina, Georgia and North Carolina in temporarily suspending certain trucking regulations in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew’s weekend landfall.
October 10, 2016
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