Bipartisan bill seeks regulatory relief for livestock haulers

Bill seeking permanent HOS exemption for livestock haulers

A bill seeking a permanent HOS exemption for livestock haulers was introduced and referred to committee earlier this month.  The Hauling Exemptions for Livestock Protection (HELP) Act, HR 4500, was introduced on July 17th and referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.  The HELP Act would allow truck drivers who haul livestock, insects, and aquatic animals to be permanently exempt from Hours of Service requirements in o…

Bipartisan bill seeks regulatory relief for livestock haulers

HELP Act builds on a successful COVID-era FMCSA Emergency Declaration that allowed drivers flexibility while still operating safely.