Truckers are having hard time out fighting the pandemic, the placement of more stringent restrictions across the states on travel and social distancing has changed the dynamics in the commercial trucking industry. Carrier engaged in grocery deliveries or in the medical supply chain have been busy delivering essentials. The freight rates are dipping many truckers and owner operators finding it difficult to meet their needs. Carrier that hauls primarily fuel or to manufacturing centers seeing anything from a slowdown to a cratering of demand. Staying safe and social distancing can help us to stop the spread of COVID-19.
To help the truckers, OOIDA and Land Line Media are compiling the latest updates from federal and state governments on the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. Here are the handy information for you to get all the needed information at one place… Click on the links below to be taken directly to the official documents.
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U.S. federal
- FMCSA Distribution of Protective Masks for Truck Drivers (Updated locations where truckers can get free masks)
- EXTENDED: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration extends the national emergency declaration for commercial vehicles delivering relief in response to the coronavirus outbreak (April 8, 2020)
- FMCSA Emergency Declaration FAQ – Part 3 (April 13, 2020)
- FMCSA waiver for states concerning third party CDL skills test examiners (April 9, 2020)
- Federal Highway Administration notice of enforcement discretion on operation of commercial food trucks in federally funded interstate highway rest areas (April 3, 2020)
- Guidance on State and Local Shelter in Place and Other Restrictions on Movement Relating to COVID-19, delivering to hot spots (April 1, 2020)
- FMCSA Emergency Declaration FAQ – Part 2 (March 25, 2020)
- Notice of enforcement policy regarding expiring driver’s licenses and medical examiner certificates during COVID-19 national emergency (March 24, 2020)
- Waiver for states, CDL holders, CLP holders, and interstate drivers operating commercial motor vehicles (March 24, 2020)
- Federal Highway Administration letter asking states to keep rest areas open for truckers. (March 23, 2020)
- DOT Guidance on Compliance with DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations (March 23, 2020)
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration posts FAQ page on the National Emergency Declaration. (March 19, 2020)
- U.S. Department of Transportation Expands National Emergency Declaration for Commercial Vehicles Delivering Relief in Response to the Coronavirus Outbreak (March 24, 2020)
- More from Land Line: FMCSA updates distribution list for protective masks(April 29, 2020)
- More from Land Line: OOIDA tells Congress: Show truckers you truly care (April 6, 2020)
- More from Land Line: OOIDA to President Trump: Protect truck drivers (April 3, 2020)
- More from Land Line: TSA announces hazmat endorsement renewal exemption (April 3, 2020)
- More from Land Line: House passes $2 trillion emergency relief package (March 27, 2020)
- More from Land Line: PODCAST – Got a problem? Let OOIDA know (March 26, 2020)
- More from Land Line: FMCSA provides additional guidance for drug and alcohol testing (March 25, 2020)
- More from Land Line: FHWA urges state transportation officials to keep rest areas open (March 25, 2020)
- More from Land Line: OOIDA to President Trump: Take action to help truckers (March 20, 2020)
- More from Land Line: U.S. income tax filing deadline extended until July 15 (March 20, 2020)
- More from Land Line: FMCSA expands national emergency declaration for HOS relief (March 18, 2020)
- More from Land Line: Let truckers use the restroom, group tells shippers, receivers (March 17, 2020)
- More from Land Line: FMCSA emergency declaration outlined for drivers (March 16, 2020)
- More from Land Line: FMCSA issues national emergency declaration for coronavirus relief (March 14, 2020)
Centers for Disease Control
- CDC’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) landing page
- State & territorial health department websites
- More from Land Line: CDC: Truckers in New York City do not need to self-quarantine (March 27, 2020)
Homeland Security
- Exemption to extend the expiration date of certain Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC) cards (April 14, 2020)
- Announcement delaying REAL ID enforcement deadline until October 2021 (March 26, 2020)
- Guidance on identification of essential critical infrastructure workers, from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (March 23, 2020)
Internal Revenue Service
- Economic impact payments: What you need to know (March 30, 2020)
- Order postponing federal income tax filing and payment due dates to July 15. Applies to federal tax returns only. (March 18, 2020)
Department of Labor
- Unemployment Insurance Relief During COVID-19 Outbreak (March 27, 2020)
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Paid Leave Rights (Effective April 1 to Dec. 31, 2020)
U.S. Customs & Border Protection
- Travel Alert: The temporary restriction on non-essential travel at US land border ports of entry has been extended an additional 30 days. Essential travel and trade will continue unimpeded. Examples of essential travel here. (April 20, 2020)
U.S. Small Business Administration
- Disaster Loan Assistance Application (Expires September 30, 2020)
- Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- More from Land Line: Economic Injury Disaster Loan program accepting applications (March 31, 2020)
Looking for COVID-19 testing?
- Website: https://www.ucaoa.org/Resources/Find-an-Urgent-Care
- Search: ZIP Code and Distance (wider the search, the better)
- Results: Will show in Map and list (use the list, as the map is only going to give you a name and website.)
- In List, click company name. On most, you will get address, hours of service, phone number, and website (if available).
- Check website for general COVID info first. It will usually tell you:
- If they are not testing
- How to schedule an appointment
- Some websites will have:
- Prescreen instructions
- Where to go instead of their facility (assuming they don’t test)
- The site is slow doing the search, but will quickly pull contact and website info, once you’ve made a selection.
Canada Federal
- Personal Protective Equipment and Sanitation Products Inventory Survey – Truck Drivers encouraged to participate (Ends 8 p.m. EST, Friday, May 1)
- Guidance: Considerations Relating to the Use of Face Coverings by Commercial Vehicle Drivers and Motor Carrier, and Intercommunity Bus Passengers (April 17, 2020)
- Transport Canada temporary certificates for hauling hand sanitizer under Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act (April 15, 2020)
- CCMTA’s Jurisdictional Enforcement Interactions with Commercial Drivers During COVID-19 (April 8, 2020)
- Transport Canada issues temporary certificates for Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act inspections and training (March 27, 2020)
- Hours of service waiver for extra-provincial truckers and carriers hauling essential relief supplies. (March 24, 2020)
- Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Outbreak update
- More from Land Line: Canada extends hours of service flexibility to carriers providing COVID-19 relief (March 25, 2020)
- More from Land Line: U.S.-Canada border closure won’t affect trade, leaders say (March 18, 2020)
Cross-border Trucking
- Border restrictions won’t hinder commerce, White House says (March 20, 2020)
More about COVID-19 state & provincial notices, check here.