In response to a supply chain snag affecting many residents in Missouri, Governor Mike Kehoe took decisive action this week by signing Executive Order 25-36. This move, aimed squarely at shoring up the delivery of residential heating fuel amid dropping temperatures, allows commercial vehicles to skirt the usual hours of service mandates that typically govern their operation times. According to a statement from the Governor's office, disruptions in the pipeline distribution system, which the state relies on for essential heating fuels, are to blame for the potential shortfall.
While the icy grasp of winter tightens, transporters are now expected to drive extended hours to secure and deliver propane, natural gas, and heating oil to keep homes and businesses from the cold's embrace. "During a time when Missourians rely on heating fuel the most, we want to ensure we're doing all we can to assist with these challenging supply issues to keep homes and businesses warm," Governor Kehoe noted according to the Governor's press release.
The temporary suspension applies strictly to vehicles involved in the transportation of residential heating fuels and excludes any other petroleum products. In a move prepared to take immediate effect, Executive Order 25-36 has been slated to remain in effect through the first turn of the new year, sunsetting on January 2, 2026, unless it sees an extension.
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