Transportation officials temporarily waive restrictions for storm relief carriers

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) — As part of preparations for the weekend’s winter storm, Transportation Cabinet Secretary Jim Gray signed an official order temporarily suspending certain restrictions on motor carriers providing power restoration and transporting gasoline, propane, and other supplies to affected areas.

The order will remain in effect for 14 days or until the state of emergency is lifted. It eases limits on maximum drive times and waives weigh station stops for commercial drivers hauling relief supplies.

“Preparation is critical to an effective response in emergency situations,” Gray said. “Signing this order allows us to move resources and ensure help can get to Kentuckians and surrounding states as quickly as possible.”

Carriers must still follow all safety requirements and keep a copy of the order inside the truck cab while operating under the authority of the official order.