 A record rainfall has fallen in Texas as the storms continues. With the pouring rain causing historic flooding, transportation officials are encouraging people in the areas to stay off the highways and roads. There are currently 350 roads that are now flooded including the highways: I-10, I-45, I-69, I-610. The weather channel has reported that as many as 50 inches of rain can be expected in certain areas. As a result of these record breaking rains and damage being inflicted, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) declared a state of emergency to Texas and Louisiana, which would exempt truck drivers from following DOT regulations. This would include avoiding hours of service and other regulations. This applies to all drivers that are transporting aid and emergency assistance towards the victims even if they are coming from other states. Learn more about this on Commercial Carrier Journal’s website.
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