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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 1, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Kansas, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Response and Recovery website, the Department of Health and Environment's Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response portal, the Kansas Chamber of Commerce or the Kansas Health Foundation.

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Description of Program and Relief

Temporary Relief From Certain Motor Carrier Rules and Regulations

The Governor of Kansas has lifted certain weight restrictions and permitting requirements to allow needed medical supplies, food shipments and other items to move through Kansas as quickly as possible. The order allows for the following modifications or suspensions to certain Kansas State regulations for motor carriers and persons operating commercial vehicles that are actively participating in COVID-19 relief and restoration efforts:

  • Motor carriers and persons operating commercial vehicles may now haul up to 10% more than their licensed weight on Kansas highways, not to exceed 90,000 pounds.

  • Licensing, certification, and permitting rules and regulations required by the Kansas Corporation Commission are temporarily suspended.

  • Registration and fuel tax permits enforced by the Kansas Department of Revenue are temporarily suspended for motor carriers and persons operating commercial vehicles.

Government or Lead Agency

Kansas Governor’s Office

Dates Available

Effective immediately until rescinded, until June 15, 2020, or until the statewide State of Disaster Emergency proclaimed on May 26, 2020 expires, whichever is earlier

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

N/A

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

For more information, contact the Office of the Governor at (785) 296-3232.

List of Additional Information

The order can be found here and the revised order can be found here.

The press release for the order can be found here.


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