President Declares National Emergency in Immediate Aftermath of SBTC's March 12th Request
SBTC's Request to President for Nationwide Emergency Suspension of HOS Rules APPROVED by Federal Officials
The SBTC has effected the following emergency suspension on behalf of industry...
"Motor carriers and drivers providing direct assistance in support of relief efforts related to the COVID-19 outbreaks are granted emergency relief from Parts 390 through 399 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, except as restricted herein. Direct assistance means transportation and other relief services provided by a motor carrier or its driver(s) incident to the immediate restoration of essential services, such as medical care, or essential supplies such as food, related to COVID-19 outbreaks during the emergency."
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has established a toll free hotline at 1-877-831-2250 for anyone seeking inquiries pertaining to FMCSA Regulations during a declared National Emergency.
