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FMCSA waives HOS rules for fuel haulers after oil refinery fire threatens supply in four midwestern statesThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued an emergency declaration providing regulatory relief for certain fuel haulers following the unexpected closure of a major oil refinery in Indiana. On August 24, 2022, a fire occurred at the BP oil refinery in Whiting, Indiana, resulting in a loss of the facility’s electrical power and cooling systems. No injuries were...0 Comments 0 Shares 15K Views
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HOS, weight restrictions still waived for truckers responding to tornado-affected areas in KentuckyCertain restrictions on motor carriers will continue to be waived as efforts to recover from devastating tornadoes in Kentucky continue. The December 2021 tornadoes killed 80 people across 16 western Kentucky counties. The order was originally issued in April 1st, 2022 and was set to expire June 1st, but will now remain in effect through 12:01 a.m. on August 1st, 2022. The order...0 Comments 1 Shares 13K Views
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Trucker files request for personal exemption from HOS rulesA truck driver of 30 years has applied for an exemption to the Hours of Service rules. The request was filed on the morning of Wednesday, June 8th. Leland Schmitt Jr. is an owner operator leased to D & E Transport in Clearwater, Minnesota and has been driving for 30 years. He is requesting a five year exemption from the 10 consecutive hours off duty requirement,...0 Comments 0 Shares 12K Views
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US can waive HOS rules for formula deliveries if necessaryThe US Department of Transportation is allowed to waive Hours of Service rules for drivers delivering baby formula according to a statement from Buttigieg. The possibility of waiving HOS was announced on May 16th in response to the current baby formula shortage in the United States. No official move to waive the HOS has been made yet, reported Reuters. “This is...0 Comments 0 Shares 11K Views
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California CHP Increases Truck Stops and Inspections Near Border After Spike in Crashes and Log ViolationsEL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA — The California Highway Patrol Border Division's Commercial Vehicle Unit has announced increased enforcement efforts in response to a rise in commercial vehicle collisions, unsafe driving behaviors, and hours-of-service violations in the region. Officers are conducting inspections and enforcement operations to ensure commercial drivers and vehicles are operating in...0 Comments 0 Shares 946 Views
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