Trucking news and briefs for Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020:
Hurricane Delta prompts HOS suspension in five states
Another hurricane is forecast to hit the Gulf Coast near the Texas-Louisiana state line Friday evening. In preparation for potential damage to the region, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued an emergency declaration, suspending hours of service regulations for emergency relief haulers responding to the storm.
States included in the declaration are Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. The waiver covers drivers providing direct relief transporting supplies, goods, equipment and fuel into the affected areas.
According to the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Delta is expected to make landfall as a major hurricane Friday evening. Strong winds, storm surge and rain totals of up to 15 inches in some areas are expected.
Over 128k Freightliner Cascadias recalled for potential brake light issue
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling more than 128,000 Freightliner Cascadia trucks over a potential brake lights issue, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents.
Daimler is recalling approximately 128,269 model year 2017-2021 Cascadia tractors due to the brake lights possibly remaining illuminated after the brake pedal has been released.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 3-pin brake pressure switch with a 2-pin switch along with a jumper harness for free.
