Wednesday, September 16, 2020 – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has granted an Hours of Service (HOS) waiver in response to Hurricane Sally for Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi effective immediately and shall remain in effect for the duration of the emergency or until October 14, 2020, whichever is less. 

Click here to read the notice. The waiver applies to all CDL drivers nationwide who deliver designated emergency supplies including fuel into the emergency areas covered by the declaration. FMCSA Regulations Exempted: Parts 390 through 399 of FMCSA regulations as limited by the waiver.

PMAA will continue to work closely with the FMCSA and other federal agencies to ensure regulatory waivers important to petroleum marketers are in place throughout the duration of the storm related emergency. 

PMAA Staff Contact: Mark. S. Morgan, Regulatory Counsel markmorgan@verizon.net