Minnesota Governor Amends Executive Order to Extend Relief from Regulations to Motor Carriers and Drivers Operating Within the State

Summary

NOTE: The exemption above amends Executive Order 14-04.

Now, Therefore, I hereby order that: 

1. A state of emergency exists in Minnesota that requires relief from regulations incorporated in Minnesota Statues, section 221.0314, subdivision 9, pertaining to hours of service for motor carriers and drivers providing direct assistance in emergency relief efforts. 
2. Motor carriers and drivers transporting propane, liquid heating fuels, #1 fuel oil, kerosene, gasoline, diesel fuel, ethanol, and biodiesel to affected areas of the state and providing direct assistance for emergency relief efforts, are exempted from the regulations incorporated in Minnesota Statutes, section 221.0314, subdivision 9, pertaining to hours of service. 
3. Nothing in this order shall be construed to relieve motor carriers and drivers transporting supplies and materials and providing direct assistance for emergency relief efforts from regulations pertaining to driver qualifications; driving of commercial motor vehicles; commercial drivers' licenses; drug and alcohol testing for drivers; or equipment, parts, and accessories necessary for the safe operation of vehicles. 
4. No motor carrier or driver operating under the terms of this order shall require or allow an ill or fatigued driver to operate a motor vehicle. Any driver who informs a carrier that he or she needs immediate rest shall be given at least ten consecutive off-duty hours before the driver is required to return to service. 
5. Upon the expiration of this order, or when a motor carrier or driver ceases to provide direct assistance to the emergency relief effort, a driver that has had at least thirty-four consecutive hours off-duty must be permitted to start his or her on-duty status hours and 60/70-hour clock at zero.