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FMCSA Issues Guidance for Drug Testing During Emergency

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.

March 31, 2020
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Truck Stops, State Associations Offer Free Food, Parking to Drivers

Travel center chains along one of the nation’s busiest freight corridors are offering free meals and parking to truck drivers making deliveries to help the nation battle the COVID-19 virus.

March 31, 2020
Business

Automakers Are About to Give an Inkling of the Sales Collapse Ahead

A year that started off well for the U.S. auto market, with only a subtle downshift expected following years of strong demand, is suddenly shaping up to be a disaster.

March 31, 2020
BusinessSafety

Multiple States Cancel Truck Driving Championships

Arizona, New Hampshire, Vermont and Connecticut have canceled their state truck driving championships over coronavirus-related concerns.

March 31, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Revives Infrastructure Ideas, Urges $2 Trillion Spending

President Donald Trump called on Congress to provide $2 trillion for U.S. infrastructure, seizing on the coronavirus outbreak to try once again to advance one of his longest-standing priorities.

March 31, 2020
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DOT Opens Funding Opportunity for University Transportation Centers

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced a competitive grant solicitation that makes nearly $5 million available as part of its University Transportation Centers program.

March 31, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

Mnuchin Asks Airlines to Propose Financial Stake in Aid Bid

Airlines will be required to propose up-front how the federal government could retain financial stakes in their companies in exchange for a share of $61 billion in coronavirus aid designated for the industry, according to guidelines released by the Treasury Department.

March 31, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

ATA's Chris Spear: Industry Thankful for Cooperation, but Challenges Remain

American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear is proud of the work his industry is doing to help the nation through the COVID-19 crisis, but notes that challenges lie ahead for business and government as the country remains stymied by the virus.

March 31, 2020
BusinessEquipment

VTNA, Fontaine Modification Partner on Day Cab

Volvo Trucks North America is partnering with Fontaine Modification Co. to offer its Auto Hauler 300 model, a day cab, at an unladen 94.5-inch height.

March 31, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

FMCSA Issues COVID-19 Waiver for Truck Drivers With Learner Permits

Federal trucking regulators have issued a three-month waiver that will allow truck drivers with commercial learner permits to operate during the COVID-19 emergency without a commercial licensed driver in the front seat of the cab, provided the CDL driver is in the truck.

March 31, 2020