Hours of Service Rule Waived 90 Days for Livestock and Poultry Drivers

Hours of Service Rule Waived 90 Days for Livestock and Poultry Drivers

Jul 22, 2013
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)

The U.S. Department of Transportation has granted a 90-day waiver of the new Hours of Service rule for truck drivers transporting livestock and poultry, in part to ensure that drivers can better care for animals during hot summer months. To read more, click HERE.

Latest in Regulations
Fort Robotics Remote Control Warehouse Environments
The Rise of Human-Robot Interaction: Next Generation of Warehouse Safety
December 24, 2025
Tania Adobe Stock 1739781662
Top 10 Trends Impacting Food Logistics
December 24, 2025
Wimonrat Adobe Stock 1511090326
4 Ways to Prevent Arc Faults: The Hidden Danger in Today’s Warehouses
December 23, 2025
Wladimir1804 Adobe Stock 281325920
M&As to Drive Industry Reconfiguration in 2026: PwC
December 22, 2025
Related Stories
Andrews1 10325362
Transportation
American Trucking Associations Slams FMCSA Over Hours Of Service Changes
US DOT logo 5582da0316574
Regulations
DOT Grants Agriculture 2-Year Waiver From Hours Of Service Rule
Lawmakers in both chambers have said the temporary patch will provide time for them to finish work on a long-sought multiyear highway funding bill.
Trucking
Houston, We Have A Problem
Larasowinski 10658397
Ocean Ports & Carriers
The Week Ahead in 60 Seconds: "Nation’s Ports at Risk from Cyber Attacks"
More in Regulations
Robotics
The Rise of Human-Robot Interaction: Next Generation of Warehouse Safety
FORT Robotics
The biggest challenge in today's automated warehousing environment is ensuring that safety systems can keep pace with the constant change and the unique demands of the supply chain.
Fort Robotics Remote Control Warehouse Environments
Grocery Retail
Top 10 Trends Impacting Food Logistics
From tariffs and risk mitigation to last-mile grocery, updated food safety standards and supporting women in the supply chain, 2025 brought a slew of trends impacting the food logistics space.
Tania Adobe Stock 1739781662
Plant Safety
4 Ways to Prevent Arc Faults: The Hidden Danger in Today’s Warehouses
Siemens
Arc flashes are the hidden danger in warehouse facilities, but with a preventative, safety-first approach, warehouses can reduce the risk to workers, assets, goods and business continuity.
Wimonrat Adobe Stock 1511090326
Regulations
M&As to Drive Industry Reconfiguration in 2026: PwC
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC)
In 2026, the winners won’t be those who buy the most, but those who buy what’s next.
Wladimir1804 Adobe Stock 281325920
Automation
How Plastic Pallets and Totes Power Warehouse Automation
ORBIS Corporation
Here's how plastic pallets and totes are evolving to meet customer needs.
Orbis 2025 Gtxplant (3)
Risk/Compliance
Financial Risk Top Concern for F&B Industry: Study
Ideagen
Financial risks are dominating the industry’s Top 10 concerns with 64% of businesses citing credit as their top anxiety.
Stock Finance
Training/Onboarding
CM Labs Simulations Acquires GlobalSim to Strengthen Simulation-Based Training
CM Labs Simulations
This joining of forces reflects a shared vision for the future of simulation-based training.
Auremar Adobe Stock 388838052
Carbon Footprint
Secaro Data Reveals Decline in Completed Decarbonization Actions
Secaro (formerly Manufacture 2030)
Despite the challenging market conditions, businesses are still committing to, and pursuing, decarbonization targets.
Pcess609 Adobe Stock 740586372
Supply Chain Visibility
How Predictive Shelf-Life Analytics Redefines Freshness in the Cold Chain
DeltaTrak
As we head into 2026, the cold chain’s next breakthroughs won’t come from more efficient warehouses or trucks, but from smarter data and connected decisions.
Sittipol Adobe Stock 838966182
Food Safety
How Technology Shapes Food Recall Readiness in 2026
SC Codeworks
When a recall hits, the difference between a fast, controlled response and a drawn-out one often comes down to how well teams use technology to track and act on their data.
Profit Image Adobe Stock 226304097
3PL/4PL
5 Ways Strategic Alignment Drives M&A Activity in Transportation and Logistics: Study
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC)
Here's what defined dealmaking in late 2025.
Sandwish Adobe Stock 1150504072
Risk/Compliance
Cyber Threats to be Largest Supply Chain Disruption in 2026: NMFTA
National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA)
The dynamics illustrate a threat landscape that no longer affects only back-office systems, but also physical operations and cargo integrity.
Adam121 Adobe Stock 315095274
Page 1 of 124
Next Page