Federally regulated carriers hauling Covid-19 relief items get HoS exemption

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OTTAWA, Ont. – Similar to measures taken in the U.S., federally regulated carriers in Canada will now see an hours-of-service (HoS) exemption related to the fight against Covid-19. Transport Canada, along with the provinces and territories, approved the exemption through the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators, which will be available until April 30 or […]

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[imx_kang]

anyone know where we can get the list of commodities that are exempt?

 

[dad2andrew]

This should summarize it.

Hours of service regs suspended for COVID-19 response loads

In an emergency declaration, the FMCSA has suspended hours of service regulations nationwide for drivers hauling COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak response loads.

www.ccjdigital.com

Emergency Declaration Under 49 CFR § 390.23 No. 2020-002 | FMCSA

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration March 13, 2020 EMERGENCY DECLARATION UNDER 49 CFR § 390.23 No. 2020-002

www.fmcsa.dot.gov

 

[imx_kang]

Thanks, appreciate it. I found the one for Canada as well.

 

[Rob]

All fine and dandy until you are in a wreck and a slimeball lawyer gets ahold of you and your out of date logbook. My trucks will continue to run legal HOS at all times. Safety first.