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FMCSA, States, Issue Emergency Declarations and Driver Hours of Service Waivers

Admin December 15, 2025

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a Regional Emergency Declaration for four Mid-Atlantic states that allows a temporary waiver of the driver hours of service regulations. In addition, several other states have issued their own emergency HOS waivers. The ...

FMCSA Emergency Declaration for Driver Hours of Service Relief Set to Expire on January 15

Admin January 13, 2026

The Emergency Declaration issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration extending the Hours‑of‑Service (HOS) waiver is expiring January 15, 2026. It had been issued for the following states: Connecticut...

FMCSA Proposes Rule to Expand Future Emergency Declarations from 14 to 30 Days

Admin January 13, 2026

In response to several petitions for reconsideration, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing to revis...

FMCSA Extends Emergency Declaration to February 28

Admin February 17, 2026

On Friday, February 13, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) declared that an emergency exists that warrants extension and amendment of the ...

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FMCSA, States, Issue Emergency Declarations and Driver Hours of Service Waivers

FMCSA Emergency Declaration for Driver Hours of Service Relief Set to Expire on January 15

FMCSA Proposes Rule to Expand Future Emergency Declarations from 14 to 30 Days

FMCSA Extends Emergency Declaration to February 28

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