Tag: emergency declaration

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Indiana governor suspends hours regs for propane haulers in state

The executive order notes that Indiana is experiencing unseasonably cold weather, which has caused increased demand for propane to heat homes and businesses, causing a propane shortage in the state.

November 11, 2019

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Regs suspended in Midwest for truckers hauling heating fuel

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced Friday, Nov. 1, it is suspending Parts 390 through 399 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for haulers transporting heating fuel, including propane, natural gas and heating oil, or providing other direct assistance, into eight Midwestern states.

November 4, 2019

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Dallas-area tornadoes prompt regs suspension for emergency relief

A Regional Emergency Declaration issued by FMCSA’s Western Service Center exempts carriers providing direct relief to Texas from Parts 390 through 399 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

October 23, 2019

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FMCSA extends emergency declaration in Plains, Midwest due to flooding

With the extension, the emergency declaration will be effective through July 2, or until the emergency ends, whichever is sooner. The declaration suspends hours of service regulations for truckers providing “direct support of relief efforts” to affected areas.

May 23, 2019

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FMCSA extends emergency declaration for flooding in Plains, Midwest

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration this week announced it is extending the declaration because emergency conditions have not abated in the affected states.

April 10, 2019

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Hours regs suspended in 16 states for flooding emergency

Drivers hauling supplies, equipment, fuel and more to and from the affected states can operate under the declaration, which waives Parts 390 through 399 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

March 20, 2019

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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

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Hours regs suspended in three states due to wildfires

Wildfires in the pacific northwest have engulfed parts of California, Oregon and Washington and truck drivers have been given temporary exemption from HOS.

August 3, 2018

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East Coast states loosen hours rules, restrict truck access ahead of major winter storm

Governors in six states have issued hours of service waivers for fuel haulers and truckers carrying emergency supplies to affected areas. Some states have placed restrictions on truck travel due to heavy snow fall and extreme temperatures.

January 4, 2018

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Propane shortage prompts emergency declaration, hours suspension in Wisconsin

Carriers and drivers “in the process of obtaining and transporting propane” are eligible to operate under the hours suspension on all highways in Wisconsin, including intestates.

November 7, 2017

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Hours regs suspensions extended in Texas, Montana, Dakotas for natural disaster relief

The Texas emergency declaration for Hurricane Harvey relief was extended through Dec. 22, and the emergency declaration for Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota in response to severe drought conditions was extended through Dec. 15.

October 26, 2017

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Pacific Northwest wildfires prompt HOS suspensions, highway closures

Oregon and Washington have issued emergency declarations, suspending hours of service regulations for some truckers providing emergency relief and hauling supplies to the states due to wildfires. Several highways, including a section of I-84, have been closed because of the fires.

September 6, 2017