emergency HOS waiver

Multi-month exemption will apply to groceries, livestock, and medical supplies.

Delays caused by civil unrest will not be considered in violation of regulations.

Latest extension in place through July 14.

States must submit plan detailing use of technology that supports social distancing.

Fertilizer, food packaging, feed products now covered following industry requests.

Relaxing of driver work restrictions provides breathing room to handle volume surge.

Exemption needed to protect against COVID-19-related fuel shortages, groups assert.