Fireworks Haulers Seek Extra Hours Behind the Wheel
Published Date: 6/18/2026
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Summary
The American Pyrotechnics Association (APA) wants to add North Star Fireworks LLC to its special group that’s exempt from certain driver hours-of-service rules. This means drivers for North Star could have more flexible work hours, helping them deliver fireworks safely and on time. The public can share their thoughts by July 20, 2026, before the government decides.
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Pyrotechnics Driver HOS Exemption Addition
If you drive for North Star Fireworks LLC (DOT #3753525), the APA has asked that your company be included in existing hours-of-service exemptions that apply each year from June 28 through July 8. If FMCSA grants the request, drivers for this carrier would be exempt from 49 CFR 395.3(a)(2) and 395.8(a)(1)(i) under the same terms as other APA members, with the exemptions set to expire on July 8, 2029.
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