West Virginia added to FMCSA’s emergency exemption following interruption of Colonial Pipeline - TheTrucker.com
West Virginia has been added to FMCSA's emergency exemption due to the Colonial Pipeline interruption, allowing relaxed hours-of-service rules for motor carriers delivering fuel to the state.
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 delivering fuel to West Virginia should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediately; exemption is effective until further notice, typically 30 days unless extended.. 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
West Virginia is now covered under the FMCSA emergency exemption, temporarily suspending certain hours-of-service regulations for drivers transporting fuel to the state.
Who it affects
Motor carriers delivering fuel to West Virginia
What you must do
Carriers must ensure drivers have a copy of the exemption in the vehicle and comply with its terms, including direct involvement in fuel delivery.
Deadline
Immediately; exemption is effective until further notice, typically 30 days unless extended.
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