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Trump Administration Expands Truck Driver Hours

Updated 2026-09-17 15:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

The Trump administration has temporarily increased the number of hours gas and diesel truck drivers can work, citing elevated fuel costs amid the Iran conflict. The move is part of a 90-day waiver from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

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The Hill
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Wednesday the Trump administration will temporarily increase how long gas and diesel truck drivers can drive, as fuel costs remain elevated amid the Iran war. Under the 90-day waiver from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), truck dri
2026-09-17 14:32 UTC
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