Selected COVID-19 and trucking industry news that may impact your business.
As of April 30, 2020:
FMCSA updates distribution list for protective masks
Land Line
On Wednesday, April 29, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published an updated list of distribution locations where truckers can receive free protective masks. FMCSA said the distribution list will continue to be updated. In all, the agency said it plans to give out about 1 million masks. Read More
FMCSA distributes 1M protective masks to drivers
FleetOwner
FMCSA has been working with states, industry stakeholders, and motor carriers to distribute one million protective face masks for truckers. The masks were were provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Read More
Drivewyze Indiana rest area alerts provides number of parking spots available
Fleet Equipment
Fleets utilizing Drivewyze PreClear weigh station bypass and its included Drivewyze Safety Notifications service now have in-cab notifications to inform drivers of the number of parking spots available at 10 rest areas throughout Indiana. Read More
Central states coordinate to simplify trucking during COVID-19 pandemic
Land Line
As COVID-19 continues to put pressure on the trucking industry, the Mid-America Association of State Transportation Officers is stepping up to the plate to ensure truckers can proceed to deliver essential goods in the central states. Read More
Here Is Where Your Trucks Are Getting Backed Up During Deliveries
Fleet Equipment
With stay at home orders in effect across the country, less vehicles on the road means more room for your trucks to runs, so deliveries should be made faster, right? It’s not that simple. Read More
Idaho community steps up to provide food, essentials for truck drivers
The Trucker
The generosity of the community has been overwhelming for one trucking company in Idaho. “It took us by surprise,” said Whitney Polson, human-resource director for Super T Transport. “To see the outpouring of love and support for the drivers, and the outpouring from communities across the country, it has been a moving experience. This is hard for them too, and you don’t know until you are in the driver’s seat.” Read More
Michigan-based carrier footing bill to feed its drivers
CCJ
Countryside Transportation, a family-owned fleet based in Sebewaing, Michigan, has come up with a way to feed its 70 drivers while at the same time helping independent local restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More