Coverage dated September 17, 2026

Trump administration allows truck drivers hauling gas, diesel to work longer hours

Headline from WGN Chicago

Truck drivers hauling gasoline and diesel can drive for up to 16 hours within a 24-hour window.

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  1. WGN Chicago

    Trump administration allows truck drivers hauling gas, diesel to work longer hours (opens WGN Chicago)

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    WGN Chicago's feed description

    Truck drivers hauling gasoline and diesel can drive for up to 16 hours within a 24-hour window.

  2. Jalopnik

    Gas And Diesel Truckers Can Now Work 16 Hours A Day So We Can Have 'Cheaper' Gas (opens Jalopnik)

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    Jalopnik's feed description

    Prior to this new "flexibility of service," transport drivers were only allowed to run 14 hours within a 24 hour period.

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