Requirements on truckers’ service hours were temporarily waived for those providing assistance in several states related to two storm systems, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said Aug. 24.
Emergency Declaration No. 2020-04, which took effect Aug. 24, covers truck drivers in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, which were affected by the tropical storm systems Laura and Marco that developed into hurricanes.
The measure granted regulatory relief for truckers bringing supplies, goods, equipment, and fuel to those states. Truckers transporting people into or out of the states and providing related emergency services also were covered.
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