Neb. Gov. Pillen Temporarily Waves Regulations for Truckers Hauling Critically Needed Fuel Due to Extreme Cold Temperatures
January 13, 2024
January 13, 2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 13 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2024:
Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued Executive Order 24-1 to provide an emergency waiver of federal hours of service requirements for fuel truck drivers, to prevent shortages. Nebraska is experiencing extreme cold temperatures, increasing electricity demand, which in turn increases pressure on power districts' reserve fuel supplies. The order temporarily allows drivers to work . . .
Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued Executive Order 24-1 to provide an emergency waiver of federal hours of service requirements for fuel truck drivers, to prevent shortages. Nebraska is experiencing extreme cold temperatures, increasing electricity demand, which in turn increases pressure on power districts' reserve fuel supplies. The order temporarily allows drivers to work . . .