Hours of service weather-related FMCSA waivers now cover 20 states - freightwaves.com
FMCSA has expanded weather-related hours of service waivers to cover 20 states, providing temporary relief from certain HOS rules for affected drivers.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on July 31, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Truck drivers and motor carriers 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 provided text.. 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
Weather-related HOS waivers now apply in 20 states, allowing more flexibility during adverse weather conditions.
Who it affects
Truck drivers and motor carriers operating in the 20 covered states.
What you must do
Review the waiver details to understand which HOS rules are relaxed and ensure your operations comply with the waiver conditions.
Deadline
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