FMCSA Extends Flood Response Emergency Declaration
Published: Sep 15, 2025 | Source: FMCSA Emergency Declarations
What changed
FMCSA extended the multi-state emergency declaration supporting flood recovery through Oct 15, 2025. The extension keeps HOS waivers in place for relief loads moving in the Gulf and Southeast corridors, while tightening reporting for carriers hauling mixed freight.
Why it matters
- Applies to carriers we dispatch in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.
- Waived HOS requires documentation of commodity type, dispatch time, and proof of relief mission.
- State weigh stations are enforcing documentation audits within 48 hours of delivery.
What to do
- Today: Flag active relief loads in ROC with “Flood-Relief” tag and update the Coda incident tracker.
- This week: Sync compliance playbooks with the updated FMCSA declaration and confirm proof packets for any mixed freight loads.
- Next 30 days: Capture relief mileage, driver waivers, and exception reports in the monthly operations pulse.
Operator next steps
- Send the declaration summary to the compliance lead and Amerit vendor desk.
- Audit driver coaching notes to ensure fatigue-related events are briefed within 24 hours.
- Schedule a review of HOS waiver documentation in next Monday’s compliance standup.
