ALL NON-LIFE-SUSTAINING BUSINESSES IN PENNSYLVANIA TO CLOSE PHYSICAL LOCATIONS AS OF 8 PM TODAY TO SLOW SPREAD OF COVID-19
Gov. Wolf’s order is here. A video statement from Gov. Wolf is here. Sec. of Health’s order is here. A list of life-sustaining businesses is here. Trucking is included on list of life sustaining businesses as are support activties for road transportation.
CISA Releases Guidance on Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During COVID-19
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Please see the announcement below from Christopher Krebs, Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), regarding the Identification of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During COVID-19, found here. March 19, 2020CISA Releases Guidance on Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During COVID-19 As the Nation comes together to slow the […]
Executive Order on Prioritizing and Allocating Health and Medical Resources to Respond to the Spread of Covid-19
EXECUTIVE ORDER – – – – – – – PRIORITIZING AND ALLOCATING HEALTH AND MEDICAL RESOURCES TO RESPOND TO THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended (50 U.S.C. […]
Keep Calm and Keep on Trucking
By Chris Spear President & CEO American Trucking Associations March 18, 2020 The coronavirus pandemic invokes fear. That’s understandable. We’re confronted with a novel virus that represents a serious threat to public health. We’re also faced with uncertainty. Uncertainty gives rise to misinformation, and it’s in these environments that rumors run rampant. Hysteria, more so […]
VIDEO: Governor Ducey, Statewide Leaders, Medical Professionals Share Updates On Arizona’s COVID-19 Response
Governor Doug Ducey and Arizona Department of Health Services Director Dr. Cara Christ today provided updates on Arizona’s response to COVID-19. Earlier in the day, the governor released a statement related to new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Watch the full briefing HERE. The Governor was joined by Arizona Department of Health Services […]
Update on Administration Efforts on COVID-19, 03/16/20
This afternoon, President Trump and the White House Coronavirus Task Force issued new guidelines to help protect Americans during the global Coronavirus outbreak. The new recommendations are simple to follow and could have a resounding impact on public health. More information can be found in the attached document and the President’s and Vice President’s remarks can be […]
Emergency Declaration Under 49 CFR § 390.23 No. 2020-002
Dear ATA Members: The FMCSA has issued the following emergency declaration. For up-to-date information, visit: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency-declarations Tony ========== FMCSA Emergency Declaration 3.13.20.pdf Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration March 13, 2020 EMERGENCY DECLARATION UNDER 49 CFR § 390.23 No. 2020-002THE FIFTY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA The President has declared an emergency under […]
ATA Special: COVID-19 Update. FMCSA Emergency Declaration Pending
Dear Arizona Trucking Association Members: It is our understanding that after the President’s address earlier today, that FMCSA will be issuing and emergency declaration that will extend Hours of Service. At this point, we do not know to what extent HOS will be affected, so please take caution to read the text of the emergency […]