The COVID-19 outbreak has put pressure on carriers to find a way to keep the U.S. supply chain moving to provide essential supplies to Americans while at the same time protecting drivers and staffers from exposure to the virus.
On Wednesday, Tyson Foods announced that they will be giving out millions of dollars worth of bonuses as a "thank you" to their driver and other workers who are operating during the COVID-19 crisis.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a new waiver relaxing restrictions on student drivers during the Coronavirus crisis.
Hundreds of people have signed a petition asking the U.S. government to take steps to protect truck drivers from COVID-19 as they deliver essential supplies to the American people.
An Idaho truck stop that has made a name for itself by serving the trucking community is fighting to keep the dining area open to serve truckers who are on the front lines in the fight against Coronavirus.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says that truckers are not required to follow a domestic travel advisory intended to slow the spread of Coronavirus from states that are outbreak hotspots.
Authorities in Rhode Island are attempting to slow the spread of Coronavirus by stopping cars with New York license plates, but they say truckers are exempt.