July 09, 2025

FMCSA issues emergency hours waiver for Texas flood relief truckers

Steve Smith

FMCSA issues emergency hours waiver for Texas flood relief truckers

The FMCSA has issued a special exemption for truck drivers moving supplies and equipment for Texas flood relief. This emergency waiver began on July 7, 2025.

What's new: Drivers aiding flood recovery across Texas do not have to follow certain federal rules, like hours-of-service limits, vehicle inspections, and parking regulations, but only if they're directly helping with the flood response.

The order covers all truckers providing direct assistance to Texas, no matter where the load starts from.
Normal hauls and long-term rebuilding do not qualify—this is just for initial emergency relief.

Timeline: The exemption lasts until August 4, 2025, according to an FMCSA emergency order.

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