Trucking news and briefs for Friday, Jan. 20, 2023:
The unanticipated shutdown of the Suncor refinery in Colorado, severe winter storms and high demand for gasoline, diesel and jet fuel have prompted the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to declare a regional emergency, waiving certain hours of service rules for carriers providing direct support to the emergency.
The Suncor refinery was shut down following a fire that broke out on Christmas Eve and injured two workers. According to the company, the fire was put out in a timely manner, but the refinery will likely be down until March after the completion of maintenance.
FMCSA said its regional emergency declaration “addresses the emergency conditions creating a need for immediate transportation of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel and provides necessary relief.”
Drivers hauling those fuels in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah and Wyoming are exempt from Part 395.3 (maximum driving time) of the hours of service regulations through Feb. 15, or until the end of the emergency, whichever is earlier.
Armour Excavating, a provider of excavating, cedar clearing, and aggregate delivery services, announced it has acquired John D. Adams Trucking (JDAT), an aggregate delivery trucking company based in Kerrville, Texas.
“In looking for a potential acquirer of my business, Armour Excavating checked all the boxes for me,” said John “JD” Adams, Founder of JDAT. “They have an intense focus on customer satisfaction, are loyal to their employees, and they operate some of the newest and best maintained equipment. I look forward to remaining involved in the business and helping Armour Excavating grow in the Kerrville area.”
