Regulations Lifted for Truckers Providing Direct Relief for Coronavirus

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May 21st, 2020

In response to the coronavirus, and the unique needs surrounding the pandemic, the federal government is easing some of its regulations on truckers in order to meet those needs.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a nation-wide emergency declaration allowing truckers to stretch some of the guidelines they normally work under. Specifically the number of hours they spend behind the wheel.

Read the full article here.

Article provided by WSFA.