Hours regs waived for heating fuel haulers in five states - Commercial Carrier Journal
Hours of service regulations have been temporarily waived for heating fuel haulers in five states (likely due to cold weather emergency). This allows drivers to exceed normal driving limits to deliver heating fuel.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on July 8, 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 (propane, home heating oil, etc.) in the affected states. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediately; waiver is effective upon declaration and typically lasts for 30 days or until the emergency ends.. 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 has issued a regional emergency declaration waiving hours of service rules for heating fuel delivery in five states.
Who it affects
Motor carriers and drivers transporting heating fuel (propane, home heating oil, etc.) in the affected states.
What you must do
Carriers must ensure they are operating under the specific emergency declaration, maintain records of the waiver, and comply with any state-specific requirements.
Deadline
Immediately; waiver is effective upon declaration and typically lasts for 30 days or until the emergency ends.
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