Brutal winter weather and frigid temperatures continue to impact much of the country. In response to these extreme conditions, many states have decided to waive the Hours-of-Service rules for truckers transporting fuel loads to or in these states.
Here are just a few of the states issuing exemptions to the Hours-of-Service (HOS) rules:
Arkansas: Mike Beebe, governor of Arkansas, has declared a state of emergency impacting drivers and carriers that transport loads of liquefied petroleum gas, as well as those truckers who carry loads to be used for emergency relief. These drivers will be exempt from the HOS rules until Jan. 17.
Connecticut: Starting Jan. 10, an exemption was granted by the state’s DMV for truckers carrying loads of gasoline, diesel fuel, heating oil and propane throughout the state. Truckers are required to carry a copy of the exemption with them while out on the road. The exemption is scheduled to expire on Jan. 16.
Kentucky: A declaration of emergency has been announced by the Department of Transportation, granting exemptions from HOS rules for truckers transporting propane. The exemption will expire on Jan. 28.
Maine: An emergency proclamation has been issued by Gov. Paul LePage, waiving HOS rules for truckers hauling loads of heating fuel and bulk petroleum. The exemption is set to expire on Jan. 18.
A complete list of states issuing exemptions to the HOS rules:
1. Arkansas
2. Connecticut
3. Kentucky
4. Maine
5. Massachusetts
6. Michigan
7. Minnesota
8. Missouri
9. New Hampshire
10. New Jersey
11. Ohio
12. Oklahoma
13. Vermont
14. Wisconsin
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