GPS Data Shows Critical Truck Deliveries Continue Despite COVID-19
Analysis of Data Finds Unprecedented Performance Year-Over-Year ATLANTA, GEORGIA – Today, the American Transportation Research Institute is releasing new data showing that trucks are continuing to move – in many cases faster than usual – to respond to the demands placed on the industry by the COVID-19 pandemic. “ATRI’s real-time GPS data comes from more […]
Governor Ducey Announces Arizona Together Initiative, Linking Arizonans To Resources During COVID-19 Outbreak
PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey today launched the Arizona Together initiative to support Arizonans during the COVID-19 outbreak, connecting individuals and businesses to resources, raising money for community organizations and providing information on volunteer opportunities. A website, ArizonaTogether.org, serves as the centralized location for Arizonans to find help or provide support. “As we work to combat […]
Enforcement Notice on Expiring CDLs 3.24.20
Enforcement Notice on Expiring CDLs 3.24.20.pdf U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 NOTICE OF ENFORCEMENT POLICY REGARDING Expiring Driver’s Licenses and medical examiner’s certificates during COVID-19 National Emergency The President has declared a national emergency under 42 U.S.C. § 5191(b) related to Coronavirus Disease […]
PHMSA Enforcement Policy Notice Regarding Hazardous Materials Training
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 PHMSA continues to monitor the effects the COVID-19 outbreak is having on regulated hazardous materials entities. As a result, PHMSA decided to temporarily halt enforcement actions against shippers and carriers that are unable to comply with training requirements included in the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). The Notice is limited to recurrent training […]
FMCSA CDL Waiver-3.24.20
FMCSA CDL Waiver-3.24.20.pdf U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Waiver in Response to the COVID-19 Emergency – For States, CDL Holders, CLP Holders, and Interstate Drivers Operating Commercial Motor Vehicles March 24, 2020 AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Grant of […]
Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order Detailing “Essential Services”
Order Provides Clarity And Certainty For Business Owners, Workers PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey today issued an executive order clarifying businesses and operations deemed “essential” by the state and providing certainty to business owners, employees and families. The order is a proactive and administrative measure to ensure consistent guidance across the state. “Arizona is focused on limiting […]
Virginia Governor Orders Statewide Closure of Certain Non-Essential Businesses
In addition to announcing that Virginia schools would be closed for the rest of this academic year, Governor Northam today issued a statewide order that closes certain non-essential businesses and bans all gatherings of more than 10 people. The Governor also urged all Virginians to avoid non-essential travel outside the home, if and when possible. […]
Illinois’ stay at home executive order
On Friday, March 20, Governor JB Pritzker issued a “Stay at Home” Executive Order for Illinois residents. The order takes effect at 5PM on Saturday, March 21 and is effective through April 7. Essential services will continue to be available however non-essential businesses will be required to close temporarily or work from home. The trucking […]
Frequently Asked Questions Related to the FMCSA Emergency Declaration 03/19/2020
By FMCSA FMCSA Emergency Declaration FAQ 3-19-20.pdf Are loads that include supplies related to direct assistance under the emergency declaration mixed with other, un-related materials covered under the declaration? Generally, yes, however, mixed loads with only a nominal quantity of qualifying emergency relief added to obtain the benefits of this emergency declaration are not covered. […]
Governor Ducey Announces Latest COVID-19 Actions
Executive Order: Limiting In-Person Motor Vehicle Division Visits For Driver License Renewals PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey today announced additional mitigation strategies to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Arizona. “We remain focused in the state of Arizona on proactively limiting the spread of COVID-19,” said Governor Ducey. “These latest actions are based on the facts […]