Coronavirus
Three states issue new travel restrictions as COVID-19 cases rise
Government officials in three northeastern states have issued new travel restrictions in response to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
FMCSA extends waiver to allow student truck drivers to operate without co-driver in passenger seat
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has extended an expiring waiver to relax restrictions on student drivers due to the continuing Coronavirus crisis.
If You’re A Truck Driver and You Contract Covid, Here’s the Info You Need to Know
For months, truck drivers were on the frontline of Covid. While most of America sheltered in place, truck drivers were putting their lives on...
FMCSA extends historic 50 state HOS waiver again, but fewer truckers will be covered
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has once again extended an unprecedented national Hours of Service (HOS) regulation waiver for drivers hauling some COVID-19 relief supplies.
COVID-19 testing available for Arkansas truckers (at no out of pocket cost!) at 30 locations statewide
An Arkansas trucking group announced that they've partnered with local health officials to identify clinics where truckers can be tested for COVID-19.
Husband and wife team talk about trucking while ill with COVID-19 in new report
A married team trucker duo talks about the challenges they faced after contracting Coronavirus while on the road in a new PBS segment. Kansas...
ELD provider lays off 18% of workers amid COVID-19 crisis
This week, a major fleet management solutions provider announced that they would lay off hundreds of workers due to financial struggles triggered by the Coronavirus outbreak.
Fate of Uber Freight unclear following losses and major layoffs at parent company
Uber is reportedly "re-evaluating" its trucking operations after steep financial losses and thousands of layoffs amid the Coronavirus crisis.
Trump signs executive order giving federal agencies ‘tremendous power’ to cut regulations
On Tuesday, President Trump signed an executive order intended to speed economic recovery by cutting unnecessary regulations.
President says honking D.C. truckers are Trump supporters, not protesters
During a Fox Business interview on Thursday, President Trump said that a group of truckers were honking in support of him, and not protesting cheap freight.
COVID-19 forces Walcott Truckers Jamboree to go online only
One of the most beloved annual events in the trucking industry will be held virtually instead of in person because of the Coronavirus crisis.
Feds say reality star stole PPP funds meant to pay trucking company workers
A TV reality star is facing federal bank fraud charges for an alleged scheme involving a Georgia trucking company.