The Fuel Line

News for Vermont's Oilheat and Propane Industry

Emergency Declaration in New York

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The state of New York has issued a Declaration of Emergency Notice for CDL operators who are transporting heating oil, kerosene, propane, gasoline and diesel fuel.  

Click here to download the waiver.

Make sure a copy of the waiver is in your driver files and in vehicles on the road where the hours of service of the driver may be questioned.

This declaration of emergency provides relief from federal Hours of Service (HOS) restrictions while driving in New York. The waiver will remain in effect until the end of the emergency or until 11:59 pm on November 30, whichever comes earlier.

The waiver is NOT in effect in Vermont. If you would like to request a waiver in Vermont, download and print this survey. Fill it out, sign and send back to us ASAP.