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Summary of Select Federal COVID-19 Emergency Actions Affecting Trucking

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This summary of select federal COVID-19 emergency actions & regulatory relief affecting trucking was created by Scopelitis Transportation Consulting LLC: Updated April 6, 2020 As the COVID-19 national emergency continues, the federal government is using its authority to grant carriers and drivers flexibility to expedite emergency relief. Below is a compilation and summary, in date […]

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COVID-19 and Trucking: Industry News for April 3

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Selected COVID-19 and trucking industry news that may impact your business. As of April 3, 2020: Freight volumes plummeting as fast as they soared FreightWaves Both freight volumes and tender rejections are falling as fast as they rose. While both remain elevated above what we would expect for this time of the year, the indices

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COVID-19 and Trucking: Industry News for April 2

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Selected COVID-19 and trucking industry news that may impact your business. As of April 2, 2020: FMCSA’s Statement on State and Local Shelter in Place and Other Restrictions on Movement Relating to COVID-19 Scopelitis Transportation Consulting On April 1, 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a guidance document to provide additional clarity to:

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COVID-19 and Trucking: Industry News for April 1

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Selected COVID-19 and trucking industry news that may impact your business. As of April 1, 2020: FMCSA Issues Guidance for Drug Testing During Emergency Transport Topics Federal trucking regulators have issued “reasonable flexibility” guidance for motor carriers and drivers to follow for drug and alcohol testing during the COVID-19 emergency. Read More The guidance available:

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COVID-19 and Trucking: Industry News for March 31 (Update)

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Selected COVID-19 and trucking industry news that may impact your business. As of October 22, 2020: As the COVID-19 national emergency continues, the federal government is using its authority to grant carriers and drivers flexibility to expedite emergency relief. Below is a compilation and summary, in date order, of specific federal emergency relief actions directly

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COVID-19 and Trucking: Industry News for March 30

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Selected COVID-19 and trucking industry news that may impact your business. As of March 30, 2020: The Latest FMCSA Action – Another FMCSA Waiver Issued Scopelitis Transportation Consulting On Saturday, March 28, 2020, FMCSA issued a 3-month CDL-related waiver to prevent a possible shortage of CMV drivers from becoming a transportation emergency, and to continue

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COVID-19 and Trucking: Industry News for March 27

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Selected COVID-19 and trucking industry news that may impact your business. As of March 27, 2020: FMCSA clarifies, expands range of cargo included under HOS waiver FreightWaves The FMCSA expanded its original order, issued on March 13 in response to supply chain disruptions caused by the coronavirus emergency, to include raw materials such as paper, plastic

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COVID-19 and Trucking: Industry News for March 26

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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

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COVID-19 and Trucking: Industry News for March 25

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Selected COVID-19 and trucking industry news that may impact your business. As of March 25, 2020: Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Update During COVID-19 Emergency Dave Osiecki, Scopelitis Transportation Consulting: On March 24, 2020, FMCSA published drug and alcohol testing related guidance to motor carriers if they are unable to perform a required test during the

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COVID-19 and Trucking: Industry News for March 24

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Selected COVID-19 and trucking industry news that may impact your business. As of March 24, 2020: CVSA Offers Coronavirus Guidance to Roadside Inspectors Transport Topics From decontamination of their uniforms daily to keeping their distance from truck cabs and drivers, roadside inspectors face increasingly challenging conditions in keeping the nation’s highways safe in the midst

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