Coronavirus

Sign offers big thanks to three professions waging war against COVID-19

A heartwarming hotel sign in Dallas, Texas, is giving thanks to essential workers who are keeping the country running during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Trucking companies are dramatically overhauling hiring because of COVID-19. Here are the biggest changes.

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.

Face covering or $1000 fine: Texas city takes drastic measures against Coronavirus

City leaders in Laredo, Texas, are now requiring people to wear face coverings out in public -- or risk a large fine.

Tyson Foods announces $60 million in bonuses for truckers and other frontline workers in pandemic

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.

Semi crash leaves Texas interstate scattered with toilet paper

No one was hurt when a semi truck hauling toilet paper crashed and burned near Dallas early this morning.

Student truck drivers can operate without co-driver in passenger seat under new FMCSA waiver

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a new waiver relaxing restrictions on student drivers during the Coronavirus crisis.

Petition calls on Trump to help truckers who get ill from COVID-19 while on the road

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.

Truck stop fights for the right to serve truckers a sit-down dinner during pandemic

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.

Truckers exempt from CDC’s three state domestic travel advisory for 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.

Rhode Island troopers will stop cars with NY plates, but not trucks

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.

CDC issues guidance for truckers who don’t want to go to New York City due to Coronavirus

On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued guidance for truck drivers delivering to New York City during the Coronavirus emergency.

Clinic gives truckers access to COVID-19 evaluation from the road

A medical clinic service specializing in serving the trucking community is providing drivers with access to testing for the Coronavirus.

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