Emergency Declaration – Smitty’s Supply Inc. Incident

Emergency Declaration – Smitty’s Supply Inc. Incident
September 21 - October 4, 2025.
Truckers,
Please be advised that the Louisiana State Police has issued an emergency declaration in response to the incident at Smitty’s Supply Inc. in Roseland, Tangipahoa Parish.
This declaration provides exemptions from certain Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (Parts 390–399) for carriers providing direct assistance in Louisiana, including essential services such as power restoration, delivery of groceries, fuel, propane, and waste removal.
The emergency declaration took effect at 12:01 a.m. on September 21, 2025, and will remain in place until the end of the emergency as defined in Title 49 CFR Part 390.5, or 11:59 p.m. on October 4, 2025.
Please note this does not exempt carriers from controlled substance and alcohol testing, CDL requirements, financial responsibility rules, hazardous materials regulations, or Louisiana size, weight, and traffic safety laws.
For more details, please review the official declaration.