Johnson Praises Expanded Trucking Hours of Service Amid Pandemic

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U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) praised the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) decision to expand commercial drivers' hours-of-service during the national COVID-19 pandemic.

"During uncertain times, our nation's supply chain must remain strong," said Johnson. "Our truck drivers play a crucial role -- they make sure our grocery stores are stocked and our medical supplies are delivered. I'm grateful for FMCSA's swift action to relieve trucking hours-of-service to ensure Americans have the supplies they need during this outbreak."

On Wednesday, Johnson urged FMCSA Acting Administrator Jim Mullen to provide trucking hours-of-service relief in order to expedite emergency relief shipments during the COVID-19 outbreak. The expanded hours apply to vehicles carrying emergency supplies like medical equipment, sanitation products, and food and agriculture commodities that keep Americans fed.

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