HOS Exemption for emergency delivery and transport of certain products
Pursuant to the declaration of emergency issued by the Governor's office, HOS rules have been amended for certain products. Below is the HOS exemption for transportation of essential food, dairy products, and pharmaceuticals to food distribution, retail and wholesale food establishments, and transportation and distribution of agricultural feed, and transportation of motor fuels, heating fuels, and propane. This waiver also applies to the carriers of agricultural feed and the transport of motor and home heating fuels. This exemption is effective immediately and will be in place until February 16, 2021. Maximum driving time is extended from 11 to 14 hours with 10 consecutive hours off and exempts the 60/70 rule. Haulers will be required to have a copy of this information with them while utilizing this exemption.