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U.S. raises fuel delivery drivers' hours for 90 days as diesel prices soar

Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced a temporary 90-day increase to federal driving limits for truckers delivering gasoline and diesel.

Published Sep 17, 2026, 11:26 AM EDT | WFMZZ

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy on Wednesday announced a 90-day increase in federal driving limits for truckers hauling gasoline and diesel fuel. The temporary change is intended to help restrain soaring energy costs and stabilize domestic supply chains.