Coronavirus
Trucking group asks for relief from gun laws during COVID-19 crisis
A trucking trade group has asked the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for relief from state and local gun regulations to give drivers hauling supplies during uncertain times caused by Coronavirus a better chance to protect themselves.
Truckers asked for rapid responses to survey on how COVID-19 is changing trucking
Two trucking groups are hoping for quick responses from drivers and other members of the trucking industry in completing a survey on the impact of Coronavirus on their operations.
High school converts to rest area to support truckers during COVID-19
A high school in Washington state has been converted into a temporary truck stop to support drivers who are hauling supplies during the COVID-19 emergency.
GPS data shows that truckers are driving much faster due to COVID-19 closures
New data released by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) shows that truckers are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic by delivering the goods that Americans need -- at a much quicker than usual pace.
Nation’s biggest truck enforcement blitz postponed for Coronavirus
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced that they'll postpone their three day truck inspection campaign until a later date due to Coronavirus.
Truck stop suspends paid parking at all 17 locations for COVID-19
A popular truck stop chain has announced that it will provide free truck parking at all locations due to the COVID-19 crisis.
J.B. Hunt to pay truck drivers, staffers, Coronavirus bonus
One of the nation's largest trucking companies is rewarding drivers and supporting staff members who are on the front lines of the Coronavirus emergency with a bonus.
Report: NYPD towed semis while drivers slept amid Coronavirus emergency
A New York City Police Department precinct towed trucks from a residential roadway while the drivers waiting for a load were trying to get some much-needed rest amid the Coronavirus crisis, according to a new report.
McDonald’s rolls out new ordering system just for truckers
In an effort to try to keep America's truckers fed, fast food giant McDonald's has created a new Coronavirus-friendly ordering system.
FMCSA grants CDL renewal waiver due to Coronavirus crisis
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a waiver intended to help truck drivers who are unable to renew their Commercial Drivers License (CDL) due to the Coronavirus crisis.
PennDOT reopens more rest area locations closed for COVID-19
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced on Tuesday that they will reopen more of the rest areas they they closed earlier this month due to COVID-19 concerns.
Hotels are offering truckers deep discounts amid COVID-19 outbreak
A number of hotels are working to support truckers hauling supplies during the Coronavirus outbreak by offering discounted (or even free) rooms.