Hours-of-service (HOS) waivers for the delivery of groceries, paper products and other essential items have been reinstated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) as of August 11.

These waivers had been removed in June, but as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to plague many areas of the U.S., regulators once again will allow carriers to work under the exemption when moving essential cargo. The current exemption is now in effect until Sept. 14.

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