Extra Driver Hours Approved for North Carolina Storm Cleanup
Published Date: 5/12/2025
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Summary
Northern Clearing Inc. wants special permission to let their truck drivers work longer hours than usual while helping with cleanup and rebuilding in North Carolina. This change would keep their work going smoothly during an emergency period that ran from October to December 2024. If approved, it could speed up recovery without extra costs for the company or drivers.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Temporary HOS Exemption for Northern Clearing Drivers
Northern Clearing Inc. asked for an exemption from hours-of-service (HOS) maximum driving-time limits so its drivers could continue restoration, cleanup, and reconstruction work in North Carolina under the FMCSA Regional Emergency Declaration that was in effect from October 4 through December 26, 2024. The company says allowing longer driving hours would help speed recovery and continue operations without extra costs for the company or drivers.
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