Emergency relief waiver extends hours of service for truck transport drivers in Pennsylvania

Pursuant to the Proclamation of Disaster Emergency issued by Governor Corbett on October 26, 2012, the Secretary of Transportation, Barry J. Schoch, has signed a waiver extending the hours drivers may drive in a single shift from 11 to 14 hours.  This waiver applies to drivers carrying motor fuels, heating oil, or propane.

These drivers are also exempted from the 60/70 hour rule.  This waiver is in effect until November 14th, 2012.

 Special Bulletin Hours of Service Waiver

 Special Bulletin PENNDOT EXTENDS EXTENSION OF EXPIRATION DATES

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