Hours regs waived for heating fuel haulers in five states - ccjdigital.com
FMCSA has waived hours-of-service regulations for heating fuel haulers in five states, allowing them to exceed normal driving limits to expedite fuel delivery during a declared emergency.
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 High urgency. Motor carriers and drivers transporting heating fuel in the five affected states. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the excerpt; check the official waiver notice for effective dates.. 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
Temporary suspension of hours-of-service limits for heating fuel haulers in five states.
Who it affects
Motor carriers and drivers transporting heating fuel in the five affected states.
What you must do
Review the waiver details to confirm eligibility and ensure compliance with any conditions (e.g., carrying a copy of the waiver, notifying FMCSA).
Deadline
Not specified in the excerpt; check the official waiver notice for effective dates.
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