Texas and Louisiana have declared state emergencies due to Harvey. These declarations
automatically waive select FMCSRs, including hours-of-service (HOS) regulations, for motor
carriers hauling resources to aid in restoration efforts. The declarations exempt FCMSR in every state along the motor carrier’s route as long as the final destination is with the declared disaster areas in Texas or Louisiana.
Motus has promise despite kinks
David Heller Key takeaways FMCSA’s Motus system aims to modernize carrier registration, strengthen identity verification, and reduce fraud. Login problems, account verification steps, and registration errors have complicated the transition for carriers....