Trucking news and briefs for Wednesday, July 5, 2023:
The Colorado State Patrol has issued a temporary hours of service exemption for fuel haulers in the state, effective through July 15.
The exemption only applies to drivers hauling heating fuels, propane, natural gas, gasoline, diesel and aviation fuels, as well as non-blended ethanol products intended for use in the production of gasoline products.
“The Colorado State Patrol recognizes the importance of timely and consistent heating and transportation fuel deliveries in Colorado for Public Safety Functions as well as consumer needs,” CSP said in the exemption notice.
Drivers are required to continue logging their hours of service during the exemption period, CSP added.
South Dakota fuel haulers have a similar waiver in place until July 9, while Nebraska fuel haulers can operate under an HOS exemption through Sept. 4.
[Related: Low fuel inventories prompt HOS waiver for fuel haulers]
