Emergency Notices

TXTA has created this page to consolidate weather related waivers, notices, suspensions, declarations and news as it becomes available. If you have regulatory related questions, contact Dana Moore dana@texastrucking.com

• October 8, 2021 – FMCSA Information on Emergency Declaration No. 2020-002 and Monthly Required Reports
• September 14, 2021 – Suspension of Motor Carrier Vehicle Size and Weight Requirements Under Disaster Declaration Regarding Tropical Storm Nicholas
• September 14, 2021 – Governor Abbott Adds Counties to Disaster Declaration. Waives Permits to Accelerate Recovery
• September 13, 2021 – Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration for 17 Counties
• September 13, 2021 – Texas State Disaster Declaration in Response to Nicholas
• September 2, 2021 – TxDMV Federal Disaster Relief Permit
• September 2, 2021 – White House Louisiana Disaster Declaration (Must be printed and carried with Federal Disaster Relief Permit)
• August 31, 2021 – FMCSA Third-Party CDL Testing Waiver
• August 31, 2021 – FMCSA CDL/CLP/Medical Certificate Extension Waiver
• August 31, 2021 – FMCSA Extension and Amendment of COVID-19 Emergency Declaration
• August 29, 2021 – Hours of Service Suspended for Hurricane Ida Emergency Relief Haulers
• August 6, 2021 – Hours of Service Exemption for Port of Houston
• August 2, 2021 – TxDPS Declaration of Emergency Notice, Port of Houston
• May 26, 2021 – FMCSA Waiver for States Concerning Third Party CLD Skills Test Examiners
• May 26, 2021 – FMCSA Three-Month Waiver for States and CLP Holders Operating CMVs
• May 26, 2021 – FMCSA Notice of Enforcement Policy on Expiring CDLs and Medical Certificates
• May 26, 2021 – FMCSA Waiver on Expiring CDLs and Medical Certificates
• May 26, 2021 – FMCSA Guidance on Cross-Border Transportation and Coronavirus Disease
• May 26, 2021 – FMCSA Notice of Enforcement Discretion Determination Concerning Certain Requirements for States
• May 26, 2021 – FMCSA Revised Expanded FAQ for State Driver License Agencies and Commercial Drivers Regarding Permissible Actions During COVID-19 Emergency
• May 10, 2021 – FMCSA Issues Emergency Declaration to June 8 Due to Pipeline Cyberattack
• February 18, 2021 – TxDMV Update Regarding IRP and Permitting Requirements for Disaster Recovery
• February 18, 2021 – TxDPS Suspension of Motor Carrier Vehicle Hours and Service Requirements
• February 18, 2021 – Governor Abbott Waives Certain Regulations To Help Deliver Resources To Texas Families
• February 17, 2021 – FMCSA Regional Emergency Declaration
• February 14, 2021 – President Joseph R. Biden Approves Emergency Declaration for Texas
• February 12, 2021 – Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration in Response to Severe Winter Weather in Texas
• February 12, 2021 – Suspension of Motor Carrier Vehicle Size and Weight Requirements
• February 12, 2021 – Notice to LPG, CNG and LNG Operators Transport Waiver for Alternative Fuels

• Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Emergency Declaration Portal