The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has sent a letter to congress asking for transparency in broker transactions. There is currently a protest at the White House where truckers are asking to be paid fairly during this pandemic. Truckers are currently delivering goods and essentials for the rest of the country…
With any job, there are rules to follow and truckers have a long list of rules to follow out there on the road. Even if truckers are behind schedule, they are only allowed to drive a certain amount of hours each day. This is to ensure a proper amount of…
The Michigan Department of Transportation has lifted all remaining Spring weight restrictions on its state highways. Permits will still be necessary for all loads exceeding the normal legal limits. There may be some county and city roads that still have weight restrictions, but signs are generally posted to indicate which…
Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao put out a call to the transportation industry to help stop human trafficking. The United States Department of Transportation’s initial goal was to get “100 Pledges in 100 Days” from organizations around the country and they have currently announced that they have doubled their goal….
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has put together an online repository for active emergency declarations from around the country, along with Mexico and Canada. Due to the pandemic, the U.S., Canada, and Mexico have relaxed or changed some of their commercial vehicle regulations so essential products and services can get…
In a statement made by Acting Secretary Chad Wolf of Homeland Security on April 20, the Mexican and Canadian borders are going to remain closed for an additional 30 days. This agreement between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada was made to help slow the spread of COVID-19. To keep the…
A small selection of leaders from the trucking industry have been chosen to work with the White House to help reboot the economy. Those chosen include American Trucking Associations CEO and President Chris Spear, Fred Smith of FedEx, David Abney of UPS, John Roberts III of J.B. Hunt, and Darren…
As a way to help curb the spread of COVID-19, the Government of Canada is now requiring anyone who is entering the country to wear a non-medical mask or face covering. If available, a mask will be provided to those who don’t have one. This goes along with the requirement…
KeepTruckin has put out an Economic Relief Petition asking for the American Government to provide economic relief to trucking companies across the country. They are asking for help with truck/trailer lease loan payments and insurance costs. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone around the country, especially the trucking industry which…
The Transportation Security Administration has announced a temporary exemption for expired Transportation Worker Identification Credentials. Cards that have expired on or after March 1, 2020, will be extended for 180. This exemption went into effect April 10 and will remain in effect through July 31 unless modified later. This comes…