FMCSA changes emergency exemption regulations
January 3, 2024 By Brian Richesson
NPGA and Suburban Propane solicited comments on the FMCSA rule that revises the emergency exemptions to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Read More NPGA evaluates options after FMCSA denies hours-of-service exemption
May 9, 2023 By Brian Richesson
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration denied an application from the National Propane Gas Association for an hours-of-service special exemption.
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FMCSA expands COVID-19 declaration to include propane
June 7, 2022 By Brian Richesson
Propane, natural gas and heating oil are among the fuels listed in the declaration, which aims to address hampered supply chains.
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Insurance coverage and hours of service
February 14, 2022 By Brian Richesson
Sarah Reboli, senior director of regulatory affairs at NPGA, addresses insurance coverage as it relates to hours-of-service issues.
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FMCSA proposes changes to hours-of-service regulations
August 19, 2019 By Joe McCarthy
Proposed changes to hours-of-service regulations from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration may save the propane industry time and money.
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FMCSA grants hours-of-service relief for 37 states, D.C.
December 31, 2017 By Brian Richesson
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration responded to an anticipated shortage of home heating fuels due to severe winter weather and the demand for increased usage by declaring a regional emergency.
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Crestwood responds to FMCSA’s new electronic logging device rule
December 21, 2017 By Brian Richesson
While short-haul operations – those driving within a 100-air-mile radius of the driver’s work-reporting location – are exempted from the FMCSA’s electronic logging device rule, companies like propane supplier Crestwood face impacts.
Read More Additional hours-of-service regulations blocked
March 15, 2017 By Kevin Yanik
The inspector general released a research study that prevents the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration from implementing additional regulations on hours-of-service requirements
Read More Hours-of-service restart rule for truckers preserved
December 12, 2016 By Kevin Yanik
A bill that will fund the federal government into April 2017 also provides some relief for the trucking industry, including operational propane vehicles.
Read More Congress approves legislation extending alternative fuels tax credit
December 17, 2015 By Kevin Yanik
Congress passed combined tax-relief and government funding legislation that has positive implications for the propane industry, the National…
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