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 ...

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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...

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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...

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