Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 21-03 temporarily relaxing hours of service regulations for commercial motor vehicles transporting residential heating fuels.

A news release says federal and state regulations limit the number of hours commercial truck drivers can operate to 11 consecutive hours. Executive Order 21-03 temporarily suspends these regulations for motor carriers transporting heating fuel such as propane, natural gas and heating oil. No other petroleum products or fuels are covered under the order.

To date, 14 other states have taken similar action to temporarily waive or relax maximum driving hours associated with the transportation of residential heating fuels.

Executive Order 21-03 maintains all other regulations and safety requirements associated with commercial transportation. The order took effect February 11, 2021, and will remain in effect until February 21, 2021, unless otherwise extended.