Florida truckers helping ease gas outage
May 12, 2021 at 5:46 PM EDT - Updated May 12 at 5:46 PM
Florida truckers are working to boost supply as gas demand continues to spike in the Sunshine State.
The Florida Trucking Association said Tuesday evening's
Approved and signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, it allows tanker trucks to waive weight requirements and deliver more gas. Federal officials have also loosened restrictions permitting drivers to work longer hours.
Association President Ken Armstrong was hopeful changes would ensure normality returns by this weekend. But, he said a lot of it depends on Floridians who need to stop panic-buying fuel.