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Burgum Waives Restrictions for Truckers Helping ND Livestock Producers

Published September 25, 2021

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum issued an executive order waiving the hours of service, weight, width, height restrictions and fees for commercial truckers hauling hay, water and livestock in North Dakota. While the dry conditions are improving slightly, nearly all…

HOS Extension in SD

Published July 19, 2021

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has issued an executive order, extending the hours of service for truckers hauling petroleum products in the state. The 30-day order is designed to safeguard the fuel supply for the agriculture and tourism industries.

Hours of Service Waiver Granted in ND

Published May 5, 2021

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has issued an executive order, granting an hours-of-service waiver for truckers hauling anhydrous ammonia and other fertilizers. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring requested the waiver, saying warm, dry conditions have increased the demand for fertilizer statewide.…

Final HOS Rule Released

Published May 18, 2020

The Department of Transportation has released a final Hours-of-Service rule. The revised rule includes increased safety and flexibility for break rules, along with sleeper-berth and adverse driving conditions exceptions. Additionally, the maximum on-duty period for commercial drivers was lengthened from…

Burgum Waives HOS Rules for 30 Days

Published January 20, 2020

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is waiving the hours-of-service requirements for commercial vehicles hauling livestock and hay supplies. The ongoing hay shortage has forced North Dakota ranchers to purchase supplemental hay supplies from other states or move livestock to areas…

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Livestock Industry Continues to Push for ELD Implementation Delay

Published November 19, 2019

Although the Dakotas and Minnesota have a hefty number of cattle, but a lot of those animals are fed in the Central and Southern Plains. "When electronic logging devices were implemented for livestock haulers, problems started to arise," says Jara…

HOS Requirements Waived in ND for Hay and Livestock Hauling

Published November 7, 2019

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has signed an executive order waiving hours-of-service requirements for commercial vehicles hauling hay and livestock. An October blizzard, record fall rains and cold temperatures have resulted in a shortage of feed supplies to sustain livestock…

Hours of Service Legislation Introduced

Published October 31, 2019

Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in Congress to provide flexibility and relief from Hours of Services rules for agricultural haulers. The Responsible and Efficient Agriculture Destination Act adds the same 150-air-mile radius to the back end of a hauler’s destination,…

Walz Issues Emergency Executive Order

Published October 31, 2019

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has issued an emergency executive order to support farmers in the western part of the state. With this effort, the restrictions are lifted on drivers and carriers hauling propane and liquid fuels. The assistance is designed…

HOS Regs Up For Public Comment

Published July 23, 2019

The Transportation Department is seeking public comment on the hours-of-service regulations for agriculture. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said the agriculture industry is vital to our nation and additional flexibility is being considered for farmers and commercial drivers. North Dakota Senator…

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Burgum Waives Restrictions for Truckers Helping ND Livestock Producers

HOS Extension in SD

Hours of Service Waiver Granted in ND

Final HOS Rule Released

Burgum Waives HOS Rules for 30 Days

Livestock Industry Continues to Push for ELD Implementation Delay

HOS Requirements Waived in ND for Hay and Livestock Hauling

Hours of Service Legislation Introduced

Walz Issues Emergency Executive Order

HOS Regs Up For Public Comment

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