Missouri Expedites Relief Trucks to Joplin | Journal of Commerce
William B. Cassidy | May 24, 2011 3:38PM GMT
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State lifts HOS restrictions, speeds permitting for truckers aiding tornado victims
Missouri’s departments of transportation and public safety are helping truckers expedite shipments of equipment and relief supplies to tornado victims in Joplin as rescue workers and survivors cope with more storms and power outages.
The state is waiving truck driver hours of service requirements for carriers participating in the Joplin relief efforts, and expediting oversize-overweight permits. Permits will be issued at no charge and requests will be taken around the clock.
The hours of service suspension applies to truckers hauling supplies to Joplin and returning empty to their terminals, the state said. Out-of-state carriers that don’t have authority to operate in Missouri can request registration and fuel permits (see below).
William B. Cassidy | May 24, 2011 3:38PM GMT
The Journal of Commerce Online - News Story
State lifts HOS restrictions, speeds permitting for truckers aiding tornado victims
Missouri’s departments of transportation and public safety are helping truckers expedite shipments of equipment and relief supplies to tornado victims in Joplin as rescue workers and survivors cope with more storms and power outages.
The state is waiving truck driver hours of service requirements for carriers participating in the Joplin relief efforts, and expediting oversize-overweight permits. Permits will be issued at no charge and requests will be taken around the clock.
The hours of service suspension applies to truckers hauling supplies to Joplin and returning empty to their terminals, the state said. Out-of-state carriers that don’t have authority to operate in Missouri can request registration and fuel permits (see below).
