Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao told Transport Topics during an exclusive interview that her agency stands ready to build on the actions it already has taken to help trucking support the country through the coronavirus crisis.
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Colorado DOT to Expand Truck Parking at Two Rest Areas
The Colorado Department of Transportation is conducting a project to expand truck parking availability at two rest areas.
April 3, 2020Minnesota DOT Announces 188 Construction Projects
The Minnesota Department of Transportation unveiled the 188 road and bridge projects it will undertake during this year’s construction season.
April 3, 2020Airlines Ordered to Refund Cost of Flights Canceled by Virus
Airlines must fully refund airfare to passengers whose flights have been canceled during the outbreak of COVID-19, the U.S. Transportation Department ordered on April 3.
April 3, 2020Amazon Diverts Masks to Hospitals, Pledges Warehouse Safety
Amazon .com Inc. said it will divert sales of masks and other medical supplies to hospitals and government entities.
April 2, 2020US Unemployment Claims Hit 6.6 Million, Competition Mounts for Masks
The economic damage from the coronavirus crisis piled up as an unprecedented 6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits in a single week, and the competition for masks and other protective gear intensified amid growing evidence that people who are infected but have no symptoms can spread the virus.
April 2, 2020Pelosi Looks to Infrastructure for Next Coronavirus Crisis Response
House Democrats’ next legislative response to the coronavirus pandemic will focus on reviving long-standing infrastructure priorities, such as improving freight and commuter mobility.
April 1, 2020Mariners Take Extra Precautions as Great Lakes Shipping Season Begins
As the coronavirus pandemic locked down countries and disrupted global supply chains, the Great Lakes shipping season got underway last week, with extra precautions in tow.
April 1, 2020Transportation Nominees Await Action in Senate
The consideration of senior transportation nominees is among the pending matters before a Republican-led Senate scheduled to resume its legislative agenda April 20.
March 31, 2020FMCSA 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