Waived Restrictions on Heating Oil, Propane Deliveries Extended

The temporary waiver on certain restrictions for commercial drivers delivering heating oil and propane has been extended, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced Friday.

The waiver was put in place in response to the region’s bitter cold to “allow for the smooth delivery of heating oil and propane gas to homes and businesses for heating purposes,” PennDOT said.

Under normal federal guidelines, drivers are required to take a mandatory rest after 11 hours behind the wheel, PennDOT said. Under this waiver, they may drive for 14 hours, PennDOT said.

“Governor Wolf’s emergency declaration last month allows us the flexibility to meet people’s home-heating demands through this challenging weather,” Acting PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards said. “With this temporary waiver, drivers have more time to reach the customers who need these supplies.”

The waiver is now in place until March 14.

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