FMCSA adds ethanol and heating oil to its fuel hauler hours waiver
Transport Topics reports FMCSA's waiver now covers ethanol and some heating oil, with up to 16 driving hours in 24 through Dec. 16.
What happened
The waiver now covers diesel, gasoline, ethanol and denatured ethanol, plus some heating oil in compartmented loads, with up to 16 driving hours in 24 through Dec. 16.
Why it matters
It does not apply to carriers with an out-of-service order or a conditional rating, drivers must carry a copy, and carriers must report a crash under the waiver to FMCSA within two business days.
Sources
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