Selected COVID-19 and trucking industry news that may impact your business.
As of March 26, 2020:
CVSA Postpones Roadcheck Due to Coronavirus Crisis
Transport Topics
This year’s International Roadcheck, originally set for May 5-7, has been postponed due to coronavirus concerns. A rescheduled date will be announced later, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance said in a March 25 statement. Read More
Trucking Industry Events Cancelled, Postponed Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
HDT TruckingInfo
This listing shows the latest news on trucking industry events or trade shows that have either been cancelled or postponed in the ongoing effort to contain the COVID-19 virus. Read More
GPS data shows that truckers are driving much faster due to COVID-19 closures
CDL Life
New data released by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) shows that truckers are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic by delivering the goods that Americans need — at a much quicker than usual pace. Read More
Truck stop suspends paid parking at all 17 locations for COVID-19
CDL Life
A popular truck stop chain has announced that it will temporarily provide free truck parking at all locations due to the COVID-19 crisis. On March 24, Sapp Brothers announced that they were suspending paid parking at all 17 of their truck stop locations in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Read More
Drivers Struggle to Stay Healthy as COVID-19 Spreads
HDT TruckingInfo
Truck drivers have moved back into the national spotlight as they keep freight moving during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, however, they are at risk for exposure to the virus themselves. Read More
Options on the road for a speedy coronavirus consult
Overdrive
A new telemedicine option: a new service, detailed in a recent announcement by the UrgentCareTravel network of truck-stop-based clinics. Its telemedical service is designed specifically with the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19 in mind. Read More
ATBS CEO: Owner-operators should prepare for a ‘freight cliff’
FreightWaves
Owner-operators are seeing strong freight volumes now but should prepare for a “freight cliff,” according to Todd Amen, CEO and president of American Truck Business Services (ATBS). That was one of the messages from Amen during ATBS’ annual Independent Contractor Benchmarks and Trends conference call on Wednesday.
ATRI wants fleet input in coronavirus study
CCJ
A new study being conducted by the American Transportation Research Institute is aimed at understanding the impacts the novel coronavirus pandemic is having on trucking operations. Read More
Coronavirus’ grip on the economy will impact used truck market
CCJ
With every North American truck maker winding production through at least this week, the near-term forecast for new truck builds is dismal, and coronavirus-fueled trepidation will soon filter its way into the used market. Read More
Motor carriers in Italy share lessons learned from COVID-19 outbreak
CCJ
Transportation companies in Italy are moving freight in the epicenter of the world’s COVID-19 pandemic, but that center could soon shift to the United States. Read More