FMCSA waives hours-of-service and ELD rules for truckers hauling fertilizer - CDLLife
FMCSA has issued a waiver from hours-of-service and ELD rules for truckers hauling fertilizer, effective immediately, to address supply chain disruptions.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on July 9, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Motor carriers and drivers transporting fertilizer (including owner-operators, small fleets, large carriers) should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Effective immediately; waiver duration specified in the official notice (typically 30 days or until rescinded).. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Trucking / FMCSA Compliance continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
FMCSA waives hours-of-service (HOS) and electronic logging device (ELD) requirements for drivers hauling fertilizer, allowing more flexible driving and on-duty time.
Who it affects
Motor carriers and drivers transporting fertilizer (including owner-operators, small fleets, large carriers)
What you must do
Carriers must ensure drivers are transporting fertilizer and comply with waiver conditions (e.g., direct transportation, no other cargo).
Deadline
Effective immediately; waiver duration specified in the official notice (typically 30 days or until rescinded).
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