Freight Industry Briefing: FMCSA Fuel Hauler Waiver and Last-Mile Logistics Expansion

## Freight Industry Briefing ### FMCSA Grants Three-Month HOS Waiver for Fuel Haulers The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a temporary hours-of-service (HOS) waiver for commercial truck operators hauling motor fuels, according to FreightWaves. The exemption, valid for a period of three months, relaxes standard HOS regulations that govern how long drivers may operate their vehicles without mandatory rest periods. Such waivers are typically granted in response to supply chain pressures or regional fuel supply concerns, and serve to increase the operational flexibility of carriers moving petroleum products across the road network. For the broader freight and energy supply chain — including marine fuel distribution networks that rely on overland transport links — the waiver offers short-term relief to operators managing tight delivery schedules. The HOS rules, administered by the FMCSA, are designed to reduce driver fatigue and improve road safety. Temporary exemptions are periodically granted for essential commodities, particularly when supply disruptions or elevated demand threaten fuel availability in key markets. --- ### Link Logistics Acquires 700,000 Sq Ft Last-Mile Portfolio in Dallas-Fort Worth and Atlanta Final-mile logistics operator Link Logistics has announced the acquisition of a four-property portfolio totalling approximately 700,000 square feet, with assets located in the Dallas-Fort Worth and Atlanta metropolitan areas, FreightWaves reports. The move underscores continued investor confidence in last-mile warehouse infrastructure, particularly in high-growth Sun Belt markets that serve as critical distribution hubs for both domestic freight and import cargo flowing through nearby Gulf Coast and Atlantic seaports. Dallas-Fort Worth and Atlanta are significant inland logistics nodes, with strong connectivity to ports including Houston, Savannah, and Charleston. As e-commerce demand sustains pressure on last-mile delivery networks, acquisitions of this scale reflect a broader industry trend toward securing strategically located warehouse capacity close to major consumer populations. For maritime stakeholders, the expansion of inland distribution infrastructure is directly relevant to the efficiency of containerised cargo moving from port to end consumer. Link Logistics, which operates one of the largest last-mile real estate portfolios in the United States, did not disclose the financial terms of the transaction. --- *Sources: FreightWaves*