Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Sec. Greg Thomas today issued an emergency order waiving the hours of service requirement for commercial motor vehicle operators delivering relief supplies and emergency services to areas affected by Hurricane Matthew.
The order, issued Friday, temporarily relieves drivers of commercial motor vehicles and utility vehicles from restrictions on hours of service while they are responding to affected areas for power restoration and debris removal, and while transporting food, water, medicine and other relief supplies through Kentucky.
It authorizes operators transporting relief supplies from stopping at any Kentucky weigh station on their route, as well paying permit fees for oversized/overweight vehicles, however carriers must obtain the necessary permits for route verification.
Drivers are required to have a copy of the order in the truck cab if delivering supplies and relief personnel beyond their normal hours of service. Drivers are required to follow state and federal safety regulations at all times.
Kentucky’s emergency order will expire on Nov. 7 at midnight. The order can be downloaded at: http://go.usa.gov/xk43X.
(story provided by the Kentucky Department of Transportation)
