Federal regulators have extended an exemption from hours-of-service rules for drivers hauling pandemic-related freight, citing the need to provide capacity in the wake of a potential rise in COVID-19 infections.
“Although the number of COVID-19 cases began to decline in the U.S. following widespread introduction of vaccinations, persistent issues arising out of COVID-19 continue to affect the U.S., including impacts on supply chains and the need to ensure capacity to respond to variants and...
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