Governor Pillen Temporarily Waives Regulations for Truckers Hauling Critically Needed Fuels

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Governor Pillen Temporarily Waives Regulations for Truckers Hauling Critically Needed Fuels

 

LINCOLN – Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued Executive Order 23-09 to provide emergency relief in response to regional fuel shortages. The order temporarily allows drivers to work extended hours to haul gasoline or gasoline blends, diesel, fuel oil, ethanol, propane, and biodiesel.

 

The Governor’s order will help reduce delays at petroleum product terminals, facilitating timely delivery of fuels to consumers. It is effective immediately and will remain in effect through June 4, 2023 at 11:59 pm.

 

The complete text of the executive order is attached.

 

Executive Order