2021-May Waiver for Carriers Transporting Gasoline and Petroleum Products

 Wavier for Carriers Transporting Gasoline and Petroleum Products

May 11, 2021

TO:               Affected Agencies and Shippers/Carriers

SUBJECT:       Waiver for Carriers Transporting Gasoline and Petroleum Products

Based on the Colonial Pipeline shutdown and the potential result in fuel supply disruptions to the Commonwealth the Governor declared a State of Emergency on May 11, 2021 as a measure for uninterrupted gasoline distribution thereby seeking relief for all carriers transporting fuel and other oil-derivatives in and through areas of the Commonwealth in order to prevent any resource shortage occasioned by this disaster. As a result, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles authorizes a temporary waiver of registration and licensing requirements for carrier, and the Commissioner of Highways authorizes a temporary waiver of normal weight and width restrictions on roads controlled by the Virginia Department of Transportation, for the express purpose of preventing any potential resource shortages or fuel supply disruptions caused by this situation. This waiver is effective beginning 5 PM May 11, 2021 until 11:59 PM June 8, 2021 and includes an exemption, in coordination with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, which activates the FMSCA Section 390.23 Relief of Regulations associated with hours of service. This waiver only pertains to statewide shippers and carriers directly associated with transporting gasoline and petroleum based products.

 

TRUCK
TYPE

MAX
G.V.W.

SINGLE
AXLE

TANDEUM
AXLE

3 AXLE
GROUP

4 AXLE
GROUP

3 AXLES

60,000

24K

44K

54.5K

64.5K

4 AXLES

70,000

24K

44K

54.5K

64.5K

5+ AXLES

90,000

24K

44K

54.5K

64.5K

6+ AXLES

100,000

24K

44K

54.5K

64.5K

Loads are restricted to a maximum of 12 feet wide provided they follow the hauling permit regulations and safety guidelines as published in the Virginia Hauling Permit Manual. This information is for immediate dissemination to preclude inadvertent ticketing or detention. Multi-agency support and cooperation is appreciated. If there any questions, please contact Mr. Earl Sharp at (804) 786-4692.

Sincerely,

Steven C.  Birch, P.E.

VirginiaDOT.org
WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING

download Refined Petroleum Waiver & Executive Order
NUMBER SEVENTY-EIGHT (2021)

from:  US Department of Transportation
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

 

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