The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has suspended hours of service regulations for truckers providing relief for victims of Hurricane Gustav.


The governors of Louisiana, Texas, Alabama and Mississippi have declared a state of emergency. This means that motor carriers and drivers providing direct emergency relief to, from or within the areas covered by the declarations are temporarily relieved from Parts 390-399 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, including Hours of Service, regardless of commodity carried.

Drivers and carriers should coordinate with State and Federal emergency officials before providing assistance.

For answers to frequently asked questions about disaster relief and FMCSA regulations, go to http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency/faq-disaster-relief.htm.
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