Part 390 § 390.23 Relief from regulations Are motor carriers required to obtain approval from the FMCSA prior to participating in the emergency relief effort?
Are motor carriers required to obtain approval from the FMCSA prior to participating in the emergency relief effort?
No. With one exception, any motor carrier providing direct assistance, as defined in the regulations, to the emergency relief effort may participate. However, motor carriers that have an Out-of-Service (OOS) Order must continue to comply with that order during the emergency and are prohibited from providing any transportation of freight or passengers while the order is in effect.