Whenever the supply chain is under significant strain, the FMCSA works hard to ensure exemptions are made.
The conclusion of 2022 brought about some unique challenges for truckers. The FMCSA issued several exemptions extending into the new year to combat the effects of challenging market conditions.
To ensure you are aware of any qualifying exemptions you may be missing, we’ve compiled some of the recent emergency hours of service exemptions you should know for 2023.
Review the list below to see if emergency exemptions have been made in your state.
Colorado
Exemption title: Colorado December 2022 HOS Exemption for Heating Fuel Transporters
Effective dates: 12/20/2022 – 01/31/2023
Description: Hours of service exemptions for propane, heating fuels, and natural gas are permitted to accommodate a shortage.
Kansas
Exemption title: Kansas Executive Order No. 22-09
Effective dates: 12/21/2022 – 01/20/2023
Description: Hours of service exemptions for propane, heating fuels, and natural gas are permitted to accommodate a shortage.
Kentucky
Exemption title: Kentucky Official Emergency Order 113082
Effective dates: 12/27/2022 – 01/20/2023
Description: Hours of service exemptions for agricultural and feed products are permitted to accommodate a shortage.
Louisiana
Exemption title: Louisiana Proclamation Number 183 JBE 2022
Effective dates: 12/13/2022 – 01/12/2023
Description: Hours of service exemptions for goods “necessary to respond to [tornado, storm, and weather hazards].”
Minnesota
Exemption title: Minnesota Executive Order 22-24
Effective dates: 12/28/2022 – 01/12/2023
Description: Hours of service exemptions for propane are permitted to accommodate a shortage.
Missouri
Exemption title: Minnesota Executive Order 22-24
Effective dates: 12/21/2022 – 01/03/2023
Description: Hours of service exemptions for propane are permitted to accommodate a shortage.
North Carolina
Exemption title: North Carolina Executive Order No. 274
Effective dates: 12/20/2022 – 01/19/2023
Description: Hours of service exemptions for propane, heating fuels, and natural gas are permitted to accommodate a shortage.
North Dakota
Exemption title: North Dakota Executive Order 2022-11
Effective dates: 12/19/2022 – 01/18/2023
Description: Hours of service exemptions for propane, heating fuels, and natural gas are permitted to accommodate a shortage.
South Carolina
Exemption title: South Carolina Executive Order No. 2022-40
Effective dates: 12/21/2022 – 01/20/2023
Description: Hours of service exemptions for heating fuels and essential commodities are permitted to accommodate a shortage.
South Dakota
Exemption title: South Dakota Executive Order No. 2022-11
Effective dates: 12/16/2022 – 01/15/2023
Description: Hours of service exemptions for propane, heating fuels, and natural gas are permitted to accommodate a shortage.
Utah
Exemption title: Utah Executive Order 2022-07
Effective dates: 12/16/2022 – 01/15/2023
Description: Hours of service exemptions for propane, heating fuels, and natural gas are permitted to accommodate a shortage.
West Virginia
Exemption title: West Virginia State of Emergency 12.22.22
Effective dates: 12/16/2022 – 01/15/2023
Description: Hours of service exemptions for essential emergency services regarding heavy winds and freezing rains.
Wyoming
Exemption title: Wyoming Executive Order 2022-06
Effective dates: 12/15/2022 – 01/14/2023
Description: Hours of service exemptions for propane, heating fuels, and natural gas are permitted to accommodate a shortage.
For comprehensive information regarding each exemption, visit https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency-declarations#FMCSA for more information.
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