Temporarily waives restrictions for motor carriers involved in relief efforts.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 23, 2026) – As part of Team Kentucky’s preparedness efforts to protect Kentuckians ahead of the forecasted weekend winter storm, Transportation Cabinet Secretary Jim Gray has signed an official order to temporarily suspend certain restrictions on motor carriers that will be engaged in providing power restoration and transporting gasoline, diesel, propane and other critical supplies to affected areas.
“Preparation is critical to an effective response in emergency situations,” Secretary Gray said. “Signing this order allows us to move resources and ensure help can get to Kentuckians and surrounding states as quickly as possible.”
The order is effective for 14 days or until the state of emergency no longer exists. It temporarily relieves maximum driving times and weigh station stops for commercial drivers transporting approved relief supplies, crops, agricultural products or those involved in power restoration efforts.
Carriers must comply with safety requirements and have a copy of the order in the truck cab if operating under the authority of the official order.
Click to View the Official Order No. 114272
(Naitore Djigbenou – Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet)