Hours of Service of Drivers; Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation;…

FMCSA announces its decision to provisionally renew and consolidate two exemptions previously granted to Cleveland-Cliffs Steel LLC (Cliffs), formerly ArcelorMittal Indiana Harbor, LLC, from certain hours-of-service (HOS) and parts and accessories requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs).

The provisional renewal allows Cliffs' employee-drivers with commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) who transport steel coils or scrap metal between the company's production and shipping locations to work up to 16 consecutive hours in a duty period and return to work following at least 8 hours off duty when necessary.

The exemption also allows Cliffs to continue using certain specialized coil carrier commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) that do not meet the definition of a "heavy hauler trailer," the requirements concerning the height of rear side marker lamps, tire loading restrictions, and the commodity-specific cargo securement requirements for metal coils.

The relief from the requirements of 49 CFR part 393 applies only to Cliffs' specialized coil carrier CMVs; the scrap trucks remain subject to the applicable parts and accessories requirements.

FMCSA requests public comment on the provisional renewal and consolidation of the exemptions.

Notice of provisional renewal of exemption; request for comments.

This exemption is effective September 23, 2026, through March 23, 2027, 11:59 p.

local time, unless revoked earlier.

Comments must be received on or before October 30, 2026.

Issuing agencies: Transportation Department, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Federal Register document number: 2026-20048.

Federal Register citation: 91 FR 61916.

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