Hours of service weather-related FMCSA waivers now cover 20 states - freightwaves.com
FMCSA hours-of-service waivers due to weather now cover 20 states, providing temporary relief from certain HOS rules for affected drivers.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on September 1, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Trucking companies and drivers operating in the 20 covered states. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the source.. 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
Expansion of weather-related HOS waivers to 20 states, allowing more flexibility in driving hours during adverse weather conditions.
Who it affects
Trucking companies and drivers operating in the 20 covered states.
What you must do
Review the specific waiver terms and ensure drivers are aware of the new coverage and any conditions.
Deadline
Not specified in the source.
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