The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has not renewed the hours-of-service (HOS) exemptions for livestock haulers.
While an emergency declaration exempted haulers over 10 times since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the agency has not extended exemptions after Oct. 15. According to the California Cattlemen’s Association (CCA), the expired emergency declaration means California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) executive order that exempted haulers engaged in intrastate or interstate transportation from California’s HOS regulations has also expired.
CCA said the organization and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association will “continue to work to provide continued flexibility for livestock producers relative to hours of service regulations.” For additional information, contact the CCA office at 916-444-0845.
